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[12/06/24 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 2-6
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!
BUCCANEERS, THE (Apple TV+) - The show's second season has tapped Greg Wise, Jacob Ifan, Grace Ambrose and Maria Almeida in unspecified roles. (Deadline.com, 12/4)
DEVIL'S RANCH (ABC, New!) - Rebecca Murga has sold a new drama to the Alphabet which "follows a group of ex-military personnel who operate a ranch on the Texas-Mexico border by day and conduct various missions across the globe by night." Showrunner Heidi Cole McAdams will also executive produce alongside Trevor Engelson for Underground and 20th Television. Diego Rey serves as a co-executive producer. (Deadline.com, 12/6)
DUO (NBC, New!) - Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood are set to star in a proposed drama at the network: "In Duo, when a soft-spoken, blue-collar worker (Wood) and a magnetic performer (Benoist) looking for her next break unexpectedly cross paths, their fateful meeting leads to a partnership that changes them both forever. The project is described as a family drama centered around a new two-person band and the disruption their rapidly rising career has on both their lives and the lives of those closest to them." Wood penned the hour which is executive produced by Three Things Productions' Benoist and showrunner Rina Mimoun for Warner Bros. Television. Wood serves as co-executive producer. (Deadline.com, 12/5)
ÉTOILE (Amazon) - Ivan du Pontavice and Taïs Vinolo are the latest additions to the ballet dramedy in yet-to-be-revealed roles. (Deadline.com, 12/5)
GHOSTS (CBS) - Nat Faxon will guest on the series as Alexander Hamilton, "the founding father who was Isaac's rival in life and obsession in death." (Deadline.com, 12/5)
HARRY POTTER LIVE-ACTION SERIES (HBO) - Paapa Essiedu is up for the role of Professor Severus Snape on the series. Said report notes "the actor has been offered the part although it is not clear if negotiations have begun in earnest." (THR.com, 12/4)
HOT BENCH (Syndication) - CBS Media Ventures will relocate production of the series from California to Connecticut next season where it is projected to get a 30% tax credit, which "would amount to savings of about $3.5M a year on its $12M budget." (Deadline.com, 12/5)
LAW ACCORDING TO LIDIA POËT, THE (Netflix) - The streamer has commissioned a third season of the Italian drama series. (Variety.com, 12/3)
LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ (NBC) - Jaime Camil will return to the comedy series as Josué Consuelos, "the unfaithful ex-boyfriend of Rosie (Selenis Leyva)," in the show's January 3 and January 10 episodes. (Variety.com, 12/6)
MR. & MRS. SMITH (Amazon) - Mark Eydelshteyn has scored the male lead of the show's second season. No other details were given. (Deadline.com, 12/6)
RHYTHM + FLOW FRANCE (Netflix) - The streaming service has commissioned a three-part special reuniting the talent of competition series "enabling viewers to catch up with their favorite contestants." (Variety.com, 12/3)
SCRUBS (REBOOT SERIES) (ABC, New!) - The long-rumored revival of the comedy series is officially in development at ABC and 20th Television. Original co-stars Zach Braff (John "J.D." Dorian), Sarah Chalke (Elliot Reid), Donald Faison (Christopher Turk) and John C. McGinley (Perry Cox) are expected to return, as is Judy Reyes (Carla Espinosa) in a limited capacity due to her series regular status on ABC sibling "High Potential." Creator Bill Lawrence will pen the pilot and executive produce but not serve as showrunner due to his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television. (Deadline.com, 12/5)
STUMBLE (NBC, New!) - Liz Astrof and Jeff Astrof have scored a put pilot commitment from the network for a single-camera comedy: "Stumble is a mockumentary about the ridiculously high stakes and competitive world of junior college cheer." Monica Aldama and Dana Honor will executive produce alongside the siblings for Universal Television and Defining Eve Productions. (Deadline.com, 12/3)
TASTE (NBC, New!) - Emmy winner Julie Bowen is attached to star in a new comedy at the network from Justin Shanes and Nedaa Sweiss: "Taste follows the employees at a legacy food magazine in the Bay Area. When the publication is bought by a Silicon Valley tech mogul, its traditionalist editor (Bowen) is suddenly forced to work with a young, buzzy TikTok chef." Universal Television is behind the project with Bowen and Sons Productions' Rachael Field and Gail Simmons also executive producing alongside said trio. (Deadline.com, 12/5)
UNTITLED CONWAY & MURGA PROJECT (Amazon, New!) - Rebecca Murga and Jalysa Conway have set up a drama at Amazon "set in the world of a rigorous ROTC military program at a major university, where students from all different walks of life push themselves to limits they never thought possible." Spike Lee will direct and executive produce alongside the duo. (Deadline.com, 12/6)
UNTITLED LOVE ISLAND SPIN-OFF PROJECT (Peacock, New!) - The streamer is in talks with ITV America for a third spin-off of the franchise. No other details were given. (Deadline.com, 12/3)
UNTITLED MURDAUGH MURDERS (Hulu) - Jason Clarke has been cast as real-life convicted killer Alex Murdaugh in the limited series opposite Patricia Arquette. (Deadline.com, 12/2)
UNTITLED ROOKIE SPIN-OFF PROJECT (ABC, New!) - "The Rookie" creator Alexi Hawley is spearheading a new spin-off of the franchise: "Set in Washington state, the potential spinoff follows a male cop who is stepping into a new phase of life in his second act." Nathan Fillion, Bill Norcross and Michelle Chapman will also executive produce for Lionsgate Television and 20th Television. No other details were given. (Deadline.com, 12/5)
UNTITLED SAMMY THE BULL PROJECT (FX, New!) - Writer Terence Winter and director Antoine Fuqua are set to team for a potential drama based on the life of notorious mobster Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano: "Gravano was previously a made member of the Gambino Family, one of the Five Families of the New York Mafia. He allegedly began his life of organized crime in the 1960s, becoming involved in crimes like racketeering, hijacking, and larceny as well as murder. He was later closely associated with eventual Gambino Family boss John Gotti and worked with Gotti to kill then Gambino boss Paul Castellano. Gravano rose to the rank of underboss under Gotti, but then became a government witness in 1991. With his testimony against Gotti and others in the Gambino Family, he became one of the highest-ranking Mafia members ever to cooperate with the federal government." Nicholas Pileggi, Aaron Kaplan, Billy Malone, J.J. Sacha, Scott Greenberg and Rick Yorn will also executive produce for Kapital Entertainment, LBI Entertainment and FX Productions. (Variety.com, 12/6)
WITNESS, THE (Netflix) - The upcoming drama, based on the true story of the violent murder of Rachel Nickell in 1992, has cast Jordan Bolger as André; Max Fincham as teenage Alex; Neil Maskell as DI Keith Pedder; Kevin Eldon as DCI Mick Wickerson; Mark Stanley as DS Ivan Agnew; Jon Pointing as DC Nick Sparshatt; James Dryden as DC Paul Miller; Kerry Godliman as André's mother June; James Bradshaw as DCI Tony Nash; and Claire Rushbrook as Dr. Jean Harris-Hendriks. The three-part drama is written and created by Rob Williams and directed by Alex Winckler with Williams, Sarah Brown and John Yorke executive producing for for STV Studios. (Variety.com, 12/4)
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[12/17/24 - 03:31 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos for the Week of Dec. 9 Versus CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night With Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board: Total Viewers (+16% - 840,000 vs. 725,000), Adults 25-54 (+76% - 215,000 vs. 122,000) and Adults 18-49 (+90% - 129,000 vs. 68,000).
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[12/17/24 - 03:30 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces "Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder - A Special Edition of 20/20," Airing Dec. 19 at 10:01 P.M. EST on ABC
The one-hour film takes a deep dive into a story that riveted the nation, providing a minute-by-minute investigation of the cold-blooded execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the shocking social media backlash that turned the alleged murderer into a folk hero for some.
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[12/17/24 - 12:20 PM]
BET Announces Premiere of "BET Year in Black 2024," Presented by Ford - An Entertaining Recap of the Year's Most Unforgettable Moments in Black Culture
The special will premiere on Sunday, December 29 at 7 PM ET/PT, with an encore airing on Monday, December 30 at 10 PM ET/PT on BET and BET HER.
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[12/17/24 - 12:02 PM]
Apple's Acclaimed Hit Comedy "Bad Monkey" Lands Season Two Renewal
"Since 'Bad Monkey' first made its debut on Apple TV+, this highly entertaining series became an instant fan favorite," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.
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[12/17/24 - 12:00 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Dec. 15: "Carry-On" Lifts Off and "Black Doves" Fly High in Netflix's Top 10 This Week
Jamie Foxx's stand-up special "What Had Happened Was..." hit No. 2 (8.2 million views), and "Dead to Me" creator Liz Feldman's new murder mystery "No Good Deed" landed at No. 3 (6 million views).
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[12/17/24 - 11:12 AM]
"Abbott Elementary" Holiday Special Delivers Glad Tidings - Rising +129% in Total Viewers and +410% in Adults 18-49 over Initial Live+Same Day Audience
After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the "Abbott Elementary" holiday special "Winter Show" delivered holiday cheer, jumping to 6.66 million Total Viewers and 2.14 rating in Adults 18-49.
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[12/17/24 - 11:01 AM]
Two New Levels Unlocked - Largest Debut for a New Animated Series and a Season 2 of "Secret Level"!
Prime Video confirmed the news on social media this morning.
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[12/17/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: New Netflix Featurette Uncovers the Making of "American Primeval"
Shot on location in New Mexico, the limited series is a fictionalized dramatization and examination of the violent collision of culture, religion, and community as men and women fight and die to keep or claim the lands that make up the brutal frontier of 1857.
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[12/17/24 - 10:01 AM]
"IHeartradio Jingle Ball 2024" Broadcast Lineup Announced
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran, the special features this year's biggest artists, including Katy Perry, twenty one pilots, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Teddy Swims, T-Pain, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Madison Beer, Kane Brown, Paris Hilton, The Kid LAROI, Shaboozey and NCT Dream.
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[12/17/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Henry Danger The Movie" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
After meeting Kid Danger superfan Missy Martin and being pulled into a portal that opens alternate realities, Henry and his inexperienced new sidekick must find their way back to Dystopia... or be trapped forever.
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[12/17/24 - 08:50 AM]
Video: Watch the Trailer for "Ghosts'" Newest Hour-Long "Ghostsmas" Special, Airing Thursday, Dec. 19 on CBS
In the one-hour special, a leaky water heater mishap threatens to ruin holiday plans as Sam and Jay prepare to host Jay's hard-to-please dad, Mahesh (Bernard White), difficult-to-impress mom, Champa (Sakina Jaffrey), and sister Bela (Punam Patel).
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[12/17/24 - 08:09 AM]
Max Celebrates the Return of the HBO Original Series "The White Lotus" with an Exclusive Wellness Retreat and Brand Partnerships
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[12/17/24 - 08:05 AM]
TBS Sets Premiere Date for Re-Imagined Reality Hoax "The Joe Schmo Show" for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9PM ET/PT
Hosted by Cat Deeley, the show-within-a show takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV by making Ben, an electrician from Baltimore, believe he is competing for a chance to win $100,000 on a popular game show when he is, in fact, surrounded by a cast of highly skilled improv comedians.
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[12/17/24 - 08:02 AM]
Netflix Announces Knockout New Sports Series on Mike Tyson
Known as the youngest heavyweight champion in history (at the age of 20 in 1986), Tyson's legacy extends far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring, cementing him as one of the most compelling and polarizing figures of our time.
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[12/17/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount Adds "The Big Bang Theory" to Nick at Nite and MTV Lineups
Both brands will kick off their debut with marathon stunts tailored to their audiences.
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