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[01/03/25 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 30-January 3
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!
AND JUST LIKE THAT... (Max) - Patti LuPone and Kristen Schaal are both bound for the show's third season. They'll join the previously announced Rosie O'Donnell, Cheri Oteri, Mehcad Brooks, Jonathan Cake, and Logan Marshall-Green. Additionally, Sebastiano Pigazzi's Giuseppe and Dolly Wells's Joy will return as regulars while Rosemarie DeWitt is due back as Aidan's ex-wife, Kathy. Not returning are Sara RamÃrez's Che Diaz and Karen Pittman's Nya Wallace. (EW.com, 1/3)
FRANCHISE, THE (HBO) - The pay channel has passed on a second season for the series. "We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the tremendously talented team behind The Franchise, especially Sam Mendes, Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and this hilarious ensemble of actors," an HBO spokesperson said in a statement. "While we won't be moving forward with another season, we look forward to collaborating with all of them in the future." (Deadline.com, 1/3)
GROSSE POINTE GARDEN SOCIETY (NBC) - Jocko Sims, Saamer Usmani, Josh Ventura and Nora Zehetner are slated to recur on the freshman drama. Sims plays Catherine's (Aja Naomi King) husband Tucker, who is "entitled, self-serving, dismissive and prioritizes everything above his wife"; with Usmani as Gary, "a local realtor who's having an affair with Catherine"; Ventura as Connor, "a successful lawyer who's a partner in the law firm that Brett's (Ben Rappaport) ex-wife, Melissa, works for"; and Zehetner as the aforementioned Melissa, "who is Brett's ex-wife, is now married to Connor." (Deadline.com, 1/3)
IN THE KNOW (Peacock) - The streamer has pulled the plug on the adult animated series after one season. (Deadline.com, 12/31)
PROJECT RUNWAY (Freeform) - Heidi Klum will return as host of the show's revival on Freeform, having originally hosted the former Bravo show from 2004 to 2017. (People.com, 1/3)
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[05/05/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Peace Will Have to Wait... "Dutton Ranch" Official Trailer Is Out Now
Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are joined in the new series by Academy Award nominees Ed Harris and Annette Bening.
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[05/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast" Launches on May 19 on HBO Max and Major Podcast Platforms
The podcast offers a thoughtful rewatch experience that balances high-level film recaps with in-depth discussion of the moments that matter most by revisiting key sequences and themes and diving deeper into standout scenes, performances and creative choices.
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[05/05/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Boroughs" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have: time.
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[05/05/26 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for "Kyle Larson vs. The Double"
Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Hill, the documentary will premiere May 21 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[05/05/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hit training camp with MMA legends Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano before they return to the cage for their must-see fight years in the making.
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[05/05/26 - 06:20 AM]
2026 Tony Award Nominations Announced
This year's Tony Awards will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 7.
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[05/05/26 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Brazil '70: The Third Star" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1970, facing doubt and immense pressure, Brazil took the pitch to redefine soccer forever.
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[05/05/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Kylie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From soap star to superstar, Kylie's career has been full of twists, turns and spinning around - as she candidly reveals in this unfiltered documentary.
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[05/05/26 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Off the heels of cracking a cold case, Pip now awaits the trial. But a missing friend compels the good-girl-turned-detective to solve another mystery.
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[05/05/26 - 05:01 AM]
Netflix's "The One Piece" Premieres February 2027
Season 1 will cover approximately the first 50 chapters of the original manga, spanning seven episodes all at once with a total runtime of around 300 minutes, leading up to Luffy's encounter with Sanji, the sous chef of the floating restaurant Baratie.
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[05/05/26 - 03:01 AM]
"Rhythm + Flow Italy 3" - From June 22, Every Monday on Netflix
The new season includes nine episodes, one more than in the previous seasons, and brings an even stronger judging lineup.
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[05/05/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "The Polygamist" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A glamorous social media influencer and matriarch fights to reclaim her dignity and self-worth as her husband's web of secret wives, lies, and betrayals violently unravels her curated world.
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[05/04/26 - 02:31 PM]
Video: "Perilous Passage" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
This documentary looks at maternal health in the U.S. following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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[05/04/26 - 12:39 PM]
Video: "Busted on Bodycam" - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
Armon Wiggins hosts a loud, viral ride through jaw-dropping bodycam footage, unpacking chaos, drama, and the wildest real-life moments caught on tape.
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[05/04/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: National Geographic Documentary Films Debuts Trailer for Sundance Standout "Time and Water," From the Academy Award Nominated Director of "Fire of Love," Sara Dosa
The documentary opens in theaters globally starting May 29 and later this year on National Geographic and Disney+.
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