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[06/09/23 - 01:21 PM]
NBC Orders New Comedy Series "St. Denis Medical"
Additionally, the network confirms "Grand Crew" and "Young Rock" will not be returning while no decision has been made on "American Auto."

[05/12/23 - 11:30 AM]
NBC Anchors Fall Schedule with Franchise Powerhouses and Three New Series
Three new series are set to premiere in the fall - dramas "The Irrational" and "Found," and multi-cam comedy "Extended Family," all of which will stream next-day on Peacock along with the rest of NBC's entertainment lineup.

[11/16/22 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 16
Updates include: Luciane Buchanan boards Apple's "Chief of War"; Isabella Gomez to recur on ABC's "The Goldbergs"; and Alvina August bound for AMC's "Straight Man."

[11/07/22 - 12:00 PM]
NBC Delivers the Goods for Midseason with Returning Favorites, A New Judge on the Comedy Case and Dramas That Inspire and Charm
Following another Premiere Week win and a top-rated fall, NBC heads into 2023 with the launch of an all-new "Night Court," the debuts of dramas "Found" and "Magnum P.I." and an extension of the world's most successful reality format with "America's Got Talent: All-Stars."

[06/29/22 - 11:30 AM]
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates
Scripted programming will launch the week of September 19 and will include the premiere of the reimagined "Quantum Leap," starring Raymond Lee.

[05/16/22 - 07:00 AM]
NBC Builds on Strong Fall Schedule with the Addition of New Series "Quantum Leap" and "Lopez vs Lopez" to Its Winning Lineup
All network shows will stream next-day, exclusively on Peacock.

[05/12/22 - 11:02 AM]
NBC Orders Renewals for Three of Its Comedies: "Young Rock," "American Auto" and "Grand Crew"
"Young Rock" will be back for a third season and "American Auto" and "Grand Crew" are set to return for their respective second seasons.

[03/14/22 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 14
Updates include: NBC's "New Amsterdam" to end with previously ordered fifth season; Skylar Astin to star opposite Geena Davis in CBS drama pilot; and Ciarán Hinds boards Netflix's "Treason."

[03/11/22 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 11
Updates include: Netflix cancels "The Baby-Sitters Club" after two seasons; Anna Wood to lead NBC's "Unbroken"; and Geena Davis to topline drama pilot at CBS.

[11/12/21 - 11:35 AM]
NBC Rings in 2022 with Dynamic Talent, A Double Dose of New Comedy, Bold Dramas and Supercharged Unscripted Formats
The upcoming schedule features a pair of freshman comedies, a trio of gripping new dramas and a duet of big new unscripted series, along with the final chapter of the award-winning series "This Is Us."

[11/03/21 - 12:03 PM]
NBC Jumpstarts Its Comedy Slate with Originals in December
All three of NBC's sophomore comedies - "Young Rock," "Kenan" and "Mr. Mayor" - are returning December 15 for holiday-inspired special episodes before they make their return to the primetime lineup in the new year to begin their second seasons.

[07/19/21 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 19
Updates include: Madeleine Mantock to exit The CW's "Charmed"; Emma McDonald scores lead role in AMC's "Moonhaven"; and HBO's Alicia Vikander-led "Irma Vep" fills out principal cast.

[07/06/21 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 6
Updates include: Lily Rabe tapped for HBO's "Love and Death"; Kyle MacLachlan set as Howard Baskin in Peacock's "Joe Exotic"; and Robin Givens joins the cast of The CW's "Batwoman."

[05/14/21 - 11:15 AM]
NBC Bolsters Year-Round Programming Slate with Bold, Compelling Dramas in the Fall, Fresh and Funny Midseason Comedy Blocks and Dominant Unscripted Programming Across the Calendar
New dramas "Ordinary Joe," "La Brea" and "Law & Order: For the Defense" will launch this fall.

[04/30/21 - 11:02 AM]
NBC Renews First-Year Comedies "Young Rock" and "Kenan"
"It has been a true joy to watch Dwayne Johnson & Kenan Thompson on NBC every week and see families connect with their relatable, entertaining and heartwarming stories," said Lisa Katz.

[04/21/21 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 21
Updates include: "Floor Is Lava," "Master of None" to return to Netflix; FOX's "Fantasy Island" reboot casts pair; and Ione Skye to visit NBC's "La Brea."

[04/02/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 2
Updates include: Disney+ pulls the plug on "The Right Stuff"; HBO Max to tape "Friends" reunion next week; and ABC's "The Goldbergs" to pay tribute to the late George Segal.

[02/10/21 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 10
Updates include: Gina Carano terminated from "The Mandalorian"; Charisma Carpenter, Michelle Trachtenberg allege misconduct against Joss Whedon; and HBO, HBO Max both pass on a pair of projects.

[01/15/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 15
Updates include: Ethan Hawke set as villain in "Moon Knight" at Disney+; Kantemir Balagov to helm HBO's "The Last of Us"; and Apple TV+ fills out cast of Kevin Durant's "Swagger."

[01/15/21 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Set Premiere Dates for Its Two Upcoming Comedies "Young Rock" and "Kenan"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Tuesday, February 16 in place of "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," which will return in the spring.

[11/23/20 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 23
Updates include: Ken Jennings to guest host new episodes of "Jeopardy!"; NBC eyes "Finding Forrester" TV series; and Marianne Jean-Baptiste to recur on "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" at Amazon.

[09/30/20 - 06:56 AM]
NBC Reveals Cast for the New Comedy "Young Rock"
The show will explore the crazy rollercoaster that has shaped Dwayne Johnson into the man he is today and the larger-than-life characters he's met along the way.

[08/27/20 - 12:02 PM]
It's Go Time as NBC Kickstarts the Season with Everyone's Favorite Series
"The Voice," "Weakest Link" and "Ellen's Game of Games" are among the series on tap this fall.

[06/16/20 - 11:00 AM]
NBC Enters the 2020-21 Season with Unprecedented Stability Across Its Schedule, Featuring Hit Dramas, Beloved Comedies and Powerhouse Alternative Programming
The network's fall schedule sees 16 returning shows, and one new drama with "Law & Order: Organized Crime."

[03/13/20 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 13
Updates include: CBS All Access pushes "Tooning Out the News" premiere; production on nearly all broadcast pilots to be delayed or suspended; and The CW's "The 100" to complete final episode.

[01/11/20 - 09:17 AM]
From Nahnatchka Khan and Dwayne Johnson, NBC Has Given an 11-Episode Series Order to "Young Rock," A Single-Cam Comedy Inspired by Johnson Himself
The series will be executive produced by Nahnatchka Khan, Dwayne Johnson, Jeff Chiang, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz and Jennifer Carreras.







YOUNG ROCK (NBC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
2/16/21 - 2/24/23
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2022-2023 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
3 (37 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 6/9/23
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBC's web site, November 2022) The third season of "Young Rock" follows Dwayne Johnson as he navigates his meteoric rise from unknown wrestler to Hollywood superstar. Together, Dwayne and his unorthodox family face locker room politics, new rivalries and the perils of burgeoning fame as he finds his voice in the WWE as The Rock. Told through unbelievable stories from his own life, the show follows Dwayne's electrifying journey to the top and the colorful characters that keep him grounded - even as he sets his sights on ever-bigger arenas. Created by Nahnatchka Khan and Jeff Chiang and inspired by Dwayne Johnson's life. Nahnatchka Khan, Jeff Chiang, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Jennifer Carreras, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz serve as executive producers. "Young Rock" is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, Seven Bucks Productions and Fierce Baby Productions.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Adrian Groulx as Dwayne Johnson (AKA Dewey)
· Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia
· Bradley Constant as Dwayne Johnson, Age 15
· Dwayne Johnson as Dwayne Johnson
· Fasitua Amosa
· John Tui
· Joseph Lee Anderson as Rocky Johnson
· Stacey Leilua as Ata Johnson
· Uli Latukefu as Dwayne Johnson, Age 18-20
CREW INFORMATION:
· Brian Gewirtz as EP
· Dany Garcia as EP
· Dwayne Johnson as EP
· Hiram Garcia as EP
· Jeff Chiang as CRTR/EP
· Jeffrey Walker as CO-EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Jennifer Carreras as EP
· Nahnatchka Khan as CRTR/EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (single-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Fierce Baby Productions
· Seven Bucks Productions
· Universal Television