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[07/05/24 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Week of July 1-5
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
Looking to keep track of all the various projects in development? Click here to visit our signature "Devwatch" section. There visitors can view our listings by network, genre, studio and even development stage (ordered to pilot, cast-contingent, script, etc.). It's updated every day!
BLADE RUNNER 2099 (Amazon) - Dimitri Abold and Lewis Gribben are the latest to be named regulars on the film-turned-TV series. Additionally, Katelyn Rose Downey, Daniel Rigby, Johnny Harris, Amy Lennox, Sheila Atim and Matthew Needham are slated to recur. No character details however were given. (Deadline.com, 7/2)
CHICAGO MED (NBC) - Original cast members S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt and Marlyne Barrett have new closed deals to continue on the series for the foreseeable future. (Deadline.com, 7/1)
HIGH POTENTIAL (ABC) - Garret Dillahunt will recur on the newcomer as Lieutenant Melon, "a bit of a jerk who heads up the Robbery Division of the LAPD precinct, but he'd much rather be running Major Crimes. He believes he was unfairly passed over in favor of Selena and finds every opportunity to remind her." (Deadline.com, 7/1)
MAKE OR BREAK (Apple TV+) - The documentary series has been canceled after two seasons. (TVLine.com, 7/3)
MORNING SHOW, THE (Apple TV+) - Oscar winner Jeremy Irons is bound for the show's fourth season as Martin Levy, Alex Levy's (Jennifer Aniston) father. (Deadline.com, 7/2)
NOT COPS (Hulu, New!) - Onyx Collective has shuttered a proposed single-camera comedy pilot from Prentice Penny which "revolves around residents of the Los Angeles neighborhood of Leimert Park who take charge of the safety in their community after defunding the police." Casting had reportedly been underway with Bethlehem Million, Suzy Nakamura and Chi McBride among those signed on. Filming was slated to begin shortly in Atlanta however "the project did not have a deal with the local teamsters in Atlanta" and there was concern "the pilot would not be finished quickly enough for the potential series to meet its target delivery." (Deadline.com, 7/3)
OUTER RANGE (Amazon) - The streaming has pulled the plug on its "sci-fi/neo-western drama" after two seasons. (Deadline.com, 7/3)
POKER FACE (Peacock) - Writer/director Tony Tost is taking over as showrunner of the series' second season, replacing Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. Said duo "are pursuing other projects" but will remain as executive producers. (TVLine.com, 7/1)
PRETTY FREEKIN SCARY (Disney Channel) - The freshman comedy will not return for a second season. (TVLine.com, 6/30)
REASONABLE DOUBT (Hulu) - Essence Atkins, Melissa Ponzio and Vaughn W. Hebron will all recur on the upcoming season. Atkins will play Dr. Brandy Michaels: "She is an expert on domestic violence which is abundantly clear when she is on the stand, pointedly explaining to the court how many victims stay in abusive relationships." Ponzio is Lucy Wargo, "a new District Attorney who's just come to Los Angeles from Las Vegas. By-the-book, officious, Lucy is extremely ambitious and driven, but hides those qualities behind an icy determination to do the right thing." And Hebron is Adrian Hunter: "An NFL player and the late JT's mentee, he assists Jax in going through his mentor's memorabilia and affixing price tags to items." (Deadline.com, 7/3)
UMBRELLA ACADEMY, THE (Netflix) - Co-creator Steve Blackman is the focus of allegations by 12 former writers and support staffers on the show of "fostering a hostile workplace" while serving as showrunner. Blackman denies the claims while producer UCP gave no comment. (RollingStone.com, 6/30)
UNTITLED ARKHAM ASYLUM PROJECT (Max) - The proposed DC Comics series is no longer moving forward the streamer. Originally ordered in July 2020, the project went through multiple writers (Terrence Winter, Joe Barton and Antonio Campo) and formats (Gotham PD, Arkham Asylum) over the years. (Variety.com, 7/5)
WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO) - Rudy Mancuso will recur on the "It" prequel series in a yet-to-be-revealed role. (Deadline.com, 7/1)
YOUNG DYLAN (Nickelodeon) - The comedy series has been renewed for a fifth season of 13 episodes with production set to begin next week in Atlanta at Tyler Perry Studios. (Variety.com, 7/3)
YOUNG SHERLOCK (Amazon) - Zine Tseng will star opposite Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the upcoming series as Princess Gulun Shou'an: "Chinese Princess, Oxford University Scholar and skilled martial-artist." (Deadline.com, 7/2)
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[07/18/25 - 09:09 AM]
"Bobby's Triple Threat" Is Back With Brand-New Addition to Bobby Flay's Hand-Picked Trio of Culinary Titans
The 10-episode season premieres Tuesday, September 2 at 8pm ET/PT on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max.
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[07/18/25 - 08:06 AM]
Jaw-Dropping Custom Builds and Outrageous Family Antics Collide in "Truck Dynasty" Premiering Tuesday, August 12 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
Florida's Apocalypse Manufacturing owner Joe Ghattas is a self-made boss in the custom truck industry, known for his bold designs and loyal following that includes hardcore enthusiasts, world-famous rappers, sports superstars, and elite supermodels.
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[07/18/25 - 08:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel Adds Hit Series "Gilmore Girls" to Its Lineup Beginning August 25
Just in time for the fall, the Gilmore family and the beloved residents of Stars Hollow will add twice the warmth and joy to Hallmark Channel's widely adored slate of heartfelt programming.
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[07/18/25 - 07:36 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme" Beginning July 25
From Oscar-nominated writer and director Wes Anderson, the film stars Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton and Michael Cera.
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[07/18/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Two of boxing's most dominant forces, Saul "Canelo" Álvarez and Terence Crawford will face off in a once in a lifetime fight for the unified Super Middleweight championship on Saturday, September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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[07/17/25 - 10:01 PM]
Video: "Final Draft" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Twenty-five athletes, most retired, compete to win 30M yen to launch their second career. Can they overcome tough physical and psychological challenges?
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[07/17/25 - 07:04 PM]
Video: Preview - Summer Nights 2025 - Coming in August
Tune in for all-new movie premieres this August on Hallmark Channel Saturday nights at 8/7c!
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[07/17/25 - 04:15 PM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to End After 2025-26 Broadcast Season
Colbert announced the news during tonight's taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater.
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[07/17/25 - 02:17 PM]
Thrilling True Crime Docu-Series, "True Crime Story: Smugshot," Returns to SundanceTV Thursday, August 14
Created and executive produced by award-winning documentary filmmakers Amy Bandlien Storkel and Bryan Storkel, the six-episode series spotlights entitled individuals involved in elaborate criminal behavior.
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[07/17/25 - 01:31 PM]
Netflix: What We Watched the First Half of 2025
This report, which captures ~99% of all viewing in the first half of 2025, shows that people watched a lot of Netflix - over 95B hours - spanning a wide range of genres and languages.
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[07/17/25 - 01:16 PM]
Freida Pinto to Star in Netflix's "Unaccustomed Earth"
Inspired by the internationally beloved Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection of the same name, "Unaccustomed Earth" is an epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama about a tight-knit Indian American community navigating love, desire, and belonging.
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[07/17/25 - 01:06 PM]
Samuel L. Jackson to Headline His First TV Series As Paramount+ Greenlights "NOLA King," The First Spinoff of the Hit Series "Tulsa King"
Jackson's character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., will be introduced in the upcoming, highly anticipated third season of "Tulsa King," slated to premiere in September.
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[07/17/25 - 12:53 PM]
New Series "The Mother Flip" Premieres Saturday, August 16 at 12pm ET/PT on A&E's HomeMadeNation
Best friends and savvy flippers Kristy Etheredge and Rebecca Franchione, along with contractor Roy Salinas, transform the worst homes in Texas' Hill Country into big profits.
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[07/17/25 - 12:11 PM]
AMC Networks' August Highlights Include "Nautilus," "Irish Blood," "Kidnapped," "The Furry Detectives" and More!
The month also features new seasons of Sundance TV's "True Crime Story: Smugshot," and We TV's fan-favorite series "Life After Lockup."
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[07/17/25 - 11:35 AM]
ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One" Schedule Update: Division Leaders Collide as Detroit Tigers Visit Philadelphia Phillies on August 3
This marks the third "Sunday Night Baseball" appearance of the 2025 regular season for the Tigers and the fourth appearance for the Phillies.
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