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[11/06/26 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Week of November 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:
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4TH & 1 PRESENTS: QUARTERBACK CLUB (Amazon, New!) - Cam Newton will host a weekly series on the streamer "in which he'll talk to past, present and future QBs about one of the most scrutinized positions in sports." Episodes will drop on Wednesdays beginning November 11. Newton, Derrick Brown, Travis Montaque, Rudy Vegliante, and RJ Mathis II are the executive producers for Iconic Saga Productions. (Deadline.com, 11/6)
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC) - Bill Hader will drop by the current season in a top secret role. (Deadline.com, 11/3)
ASCENSION (Apple TV) - Art Malik, Fred Loxley, and Mirren Mack are the lastest bound for the newcomer in yet-to-be-announced roles. (Deadline.com, 11/4)
BEAST IN ME, THE (Netflix) - Lili Taylor will join Claire Danes and John Goodman in the upcoming second season of the series as Fiona, "Aggie's stepmother." (Deadline.com, 11/3)
BEST MEDICINE (FOX) - Katey Sagal will recur on the current season as Kathleen Gavin, "Louisa's (Abigail Spencer) estranged mother and the only person in the world who's not welcome in Port Wenn. Combative, conniving, and always looking out for herself, Kathleen unexpectedly returns to town after a long absence, sending Louisa's life into chaos. Martin (Josh Charles) quickly discovers there's a reason why the people of Port Wenn refer to her as "Shady Katie."" (Deadline.com, 11/2)
GOOD AMERICAN FAMILY (Hulu) - Isabela Merced and Patrick Schwarzenegger will star as Lorena and John Bobbitt in the anthology's second season: "Not yet titled, the limited series is inspired by the ripped-from-the-headlines story of the infamous Virginia couple, who incited a media circus that treated trauma as entertainment, launched a thousand dirty jokes and ignited a gender war. The story revolves around an infamous 1993 incident in which Lorena cut off her husband's penis with a kitchen knife after an argument at home. She later chalked up the act to abuse during their marriage." (Deadline.com, 11/2)
GREY'S ANATOMY SPIN-OFF SERIES (ABC) - The upcoming offshoot will "shoot in Albuquerque, New Mexico after its California tax credit application was rejected twice." The switch means the series will no longer premiere in midseason 2027 and instead has been pushed to the 2027-28 season. (Deadline.com, 11/6)
KOFFEE WITH KARAN (Hulu) - The show's current ninth season will be its last. New episodes drop on Wednesdays. (Deadline.com, 11/5)
LIV GOLF LEAGUE (FOX) - The PGA Tour rival is liquidating its operations after four seasons. (Deadline.com, 11/5)
PAGANS (Netflix) - Paul Bettany has signed onto the Steven Yeun-led drama as Mag, "a charismatic stranger." (Deadline.com, 11/5)
REACHER (Amazon) - Ari Stidham is set to recur on the show's fourth season as Dean Lassider, "a sleazy businessman and long-time associate of Nokes (Kevin Durand) who runs his shady operations out of a desert strip club." (Deadline.com, 11/5)
SHRINKING (Apple TV) - Dyllón Burnside, Jillian Bell, and Addie Weyrich will recur on the upcoming season in unspecified roles. (Deadline.com, 11/5)
TERMINAL LIST, THE (Amazon) - Jack Carr's "Savage Son" is being developed as part of the franchise. The report adds, "It's unclear whether Savage Son will be a standalone season, much like prequel The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, or whether it will act as Season 3 of The Terminal List main series, which debuted its first season in 2022 and returned last month with its second season." Amazon MGM Studios, MRCm and Civic Center Media will continue to produce either incarnation. (Deadline.com, 11/5)
TULSA KING (Paramount+) - Manny Montana will recur on the show's fifth season as Gilberto Torres, "a gangster with a strong presence, though he doesn't have to advertise it. Through his network in the streets, nothing goes on in New York without him knowing about it." (Deadline.com, 11/5)
UNTITLED JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE PROJECT (Apple TV, New!) - The streamer has commissioned a four-part docuseries from Justin Timberlake: "One source says the series will feature Janet Jackson discussing the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" that took place during the pair's performance at the 2004 Super Bowl. Another source says that Timberlake discusses some of former girlfriend Britney Spears' recent comments as well." Fisher Stevens is directing the project, but no other auspices were given. (Variety.com, 11/2)
UNTITLED WHITNEY LEAVITT PROJECT (Hulu, New!) - Former "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Whitney Leavitt will topline her own documentary series for the streamer: "It will follow firebrand Whitney Leavitt and her family as they navigate her newfound fame and career ambitions while always putting family first." Leavitt, Conner Leavitt, Jeff Jenkins, Russell Jay-Staglik, Amanda Weinstein, Brandon Beck, Ross Weintraub, and Reinout Oerlemans will executive produce for Jeff Jenkins Productions, 3BMG, and Leavitt Media House. (Deadline.com, 11/4)
UNTITLED YOUNG LEE SHAW PREQUEL SERIES (Apple TV) - Tim Robbins and Giancarlo Esposito will drop by the prequel series in yet-to-be-revealed roles. (Deadline.com, 11/5)
WORTH (NBC, New!) - Mike Diliberti has sold a new drama to the network: "The series, on which Diliberti is writer-EP, revolves around decorated Army Ranger Will Worth, a brash war hero turned bestselling author and pop-culture celebrity who stops coasting on his fame when he returns home to his old job as a detective in Nashville." Jake Coburn and Jack Carr will also executive producers for Universal Television. (Deadline.com, 11/2)
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[11/10/26 - 12:30 PM]
Hiding a Larger-Than-Life Legend in Plain Sight: New Competition Series "Can You Hide... Shaq?" Premieres Thursday, Dec. 3, on ABC and the ESPN App
Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal is larger than life and one of the most recognizable figures on the planet. So, can you actually hide him?
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[11/10/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of November 2 - "A Dog's Perfect Christmas" Unwraps the No. 1 Spot in This Week's Top 10
"Taken: Natalee Holloway" premiered in the No. 1 spot of the English TV list, gathering 12.9 million views.
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[11/10/26 - 11:00 AM]
Season 3 of the HBO Original Late-Night Comedy Series "It's Florida, Man." Debuts December 4
New episodes of the six-episode season will debut weekly on Fridays at the same time, concluding with the finale on Friday, January 8.
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[11/10/26 - 10:30 AM]
Award-Winning Actor Taye Diggs, Stars in FOX's Upcoming Holiday Event "The Chosen: The Three Kings," on Monday, December 14 @ 8/7c on FOX and Next Day on Hulu
Piter Marek (Melchior) and Rahul Rai (Gaspar) star alongside Taye Diggs (Balthasar).
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[11/10/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - "The Circle"
The series will debut three new episodes weekly at 6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET on November 17, airing Tuesdays through Thursdays for five weeks.
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[11/10/26 - 10:00 AM]
Spin Master and Nickelodeon Announce New "PAW Patrol" Spinoff Featuring Skye
"Skye's Pup Squad" is an all-new 2D animated series in which best friends Skye, Everest and Liberty set out to rescue animals in need.
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[11/10/26 - 09:15 AM]
Recording Artists Ashe and Sofi Tukker Set to Take the Stage at "Kids' Choice Awards (KCAs)"
Additional music performance news and show details will be announced at a later date.
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[11/10/26 - 08:46 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts "Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift" Premiering December 4
The joyful special reunites audiences with beloved Fraggles Wembley, Gobo, Red, Mokey and Boober for a festive new adventure filled with holiday magic, friendship and new musical numbers.
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[11/10/26 - 08:02 AM]
24 Hometown Bakers Revealed for the "Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic" Primetime Special on CBS
Joining host Drew Barrymore and celebrity chef judges Christina Tosi and Dook Chase is celebrated baker and author Amirah Kassem, who will serve as the special's roaming sideline reporter.
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[11/10/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Clashing Through The Snow" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
This rivalry is going the distance.
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[11/10/26 - 08:00 AM]
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Team Up for a Special Thanksgiving Episode of "The Tonight Show"
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Timberlake's album "FutureSex/LoveSounds," the episode brings Timberlake and Fallon together for a night of unforgettable music and comedy.
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[11/10/26 - 07:31 AM]
First Look at "The Age of Innocence" Coming to Netflix February 18, 2027
Starring Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth and Ben Radcliffe, this contemporary reimagining of Edith Wharton's tale of forbidden love in 19th century New York is a heart-rending romance exploring freedom, duty, identity, and love in all its forms.
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[11/10/26 - 07:10 AM]
TBS's "All I Watch for Christmas" and TNT's "Christmas Maximus" Programming Kicks Off the Holiday Season Beginning Friday, November 13
Continuing the annual tradition, TBS and TNT will ring in the holidays with 24-hour movie marathons of "Elf," "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," and "A Christmas Story."
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[11/10/26 - 07:01 AM]
The CW Network and PBR Announce Multi-Year Extension to Broadcast PBR Teams Series Events
The new multi-year agreement extends The CW's relationship with PBR, which began during the 2025 season.
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[11/10/26 - 07:00 AM]
Acorn TV's Hit Crime Drama "Art Detectives," Starring Stephen Moyer, Returns with a Two-Part Special This December
"Art Detectives," which debuted in 2025 as Acorn TV's most-watched new series premiere ever, will premiere a six-episode second season in 2027.
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