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[06/20/25 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Week of June 16-20
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!
BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER (Apple TV+) - Filming on the Matthew McConaughey/Woody Harrelson-led series has been paused after the departure of showrunner David West Read. Lee Eisenberg is in talks to take over the series for filming of its last two episodes and any expected reshoots. "The change is being made amid differing views over how to end the season," the report says. (Deadline.com, 6/20)
CARELL, LAWRENCE & TARSES COMEDY SERIES (HBO) - Connie Britton and Annie Mumolo will both recur on the series. Britton will play "the ex-wife of lead Steve Carell's character" while Mumolo's role wasn't specified. (Deadline.com, 6/18)
FIVE-STAR WEEKEND, THE (Peacock) - Timothy Olyphant has boarded the Elin Hilderbrand adaptation of Jack. No other details were given. (Variety.com, 6/20)
IT'S NOT LIKE THAT (Amazon) - The faith-based drama series has cast Leven Miranda, Cassidy Paul and Cary Christopher as Flora, Penelope and Justin, respectively, "Malcolm's (Scott Foley) children in the series"; as well as Caleb Baumann and Lindell Liv as "Lori's (Erinn Hayes) children, Merritt and Casey, respectively." (Deadline.com, 6/16)
JOSEPH OF EGYPT (Amazon, New!) - "The Chosen" creator Dallas Jenkins has set up another biblical drama at Amazon MGM Studios: "Betrayed by jealous brothers, Joseph defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. But when his past catches up with him, he is confronted with the ultimate test." Craig Wright is spearheading the project for Jenkins's 5&2 Studios. (Variety.com, 6/17)
LAND OF THE LOST (Netflix, New!) - Legendary Television's reboot of Sid and Marty Krofft's 1974 sci-fi adventure show has landed at the streamer: "Land of the Lost centers on a father, Rick, and his two children who accidentally go through a portal and find themselves trapped in a world inhabited by dinosaurs, including a Tyrannosaurus rex they nickname Grumpy; primate-like people named Pakuni, one of whom, Cha-Ka, they befriend; and reptilian humanoids called Sleestak." Sid and Marty Krofft as well as Marty's daughter Deanna Krofft Pope are the executive producers for their banner Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures. The search is underway for a writer. (Deadline.com, 6/17)
OTHER BENNET SISTER, THE (BritBox) - The streamer's Jane Austen universe series has added Ruth Jones as Mrs Bennet; Richard E. Grant as Mr Bennet; Indira Varma as Mrs Gardiner; Richard Coyle as Mr Gardiner; Laurie Davidson as Mr Ryder; Dónal Finn as Mr Hayward; Roisin Bhalla as Marianne; Reggie Absolom as George; and Jasmine Sharp as Rebecca. (Deadline.com, 6/16)
REMARRIED EMPRESS, THE (Disney+, New!) - Shin Mina, Ju Jihoon, Lee Jongsuk and Lee Seyoung are set to star in a new Korean drama at the streamer based on the webtoon of the same name: "The webtoon has received over 2.6 billion views so far, with the story following empress Navier, whose husband shocks her one day when he returns home with his mistress and demands a divorce. Unwilling to let the Emperor ruin her life, Navier grants his request but in return, asks to marry a rival prince of the Western Kingdom, igniting a tale of political intrigue, romance, and a fight to reclaim her stolen power." Shin will star as Empress Navier; with Ju as Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Empire; Lee Jongsuk as Heinrey, "the Crown Prince of the Western Kingdom who harbors a hidden secret"; and Lee Seyoung as Rashta, "the former runaway slave-turned-concubine of Sovieshu who sets her sights on the empress' throne." Cho Suwon is directing from scripts by Yeoh Geena and Hyun Choongyeol. (Deadline.com, 6/19)
TOMMY & TUPPENCE (BritBox, New!) - The streamer has ordered a six-part series "that will reimagine Tommy and Tuppence Beresford in the modern world, more than a century after they first appeared together in [Agatha] Christie's The Secret Adversary." Phoebe Eclair-Powell is behind the project, which is set up at Lookout Point and Agatha Christie Limited. Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar, Stephen Nye, Laura Lankester, Katie Draper, Louise Mutter and James Prichard are the executive producers. (Deadline.com, 6/16)
TUCCI IN ITALY (NGC) - The cable channel has commissioned another five episodes of the recently launched series. (Deadline.com, 6/16)
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[07/31/25 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Nation to Present Live Kickoff Concert with Country Star Chris Janson Ahead of "PBR Friday Night Live" in Sunrise, Florida on August 8
The live music event, streamed on FOX Nation will set the stage for the debut of "PBR Friday Night Live," the platform's first broadcast of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series.
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[07/31/25 - 11:27 AM]
Video: BET+ Original Movie - "Peripheral"
A psychological sci-fi thriller that follows Sasha Warwick, a former photographer grappling with a recent stillbirth and the unnerving silence of a new life in a remote Arizona town.
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[07/31/25 - 10:46 AM]
Lifetime Announces Two-Night Premiere of the Highly Anticipated New Docuseries "The Chrisleys: Back to Reality" September 1st and 2nd
The series begins during the wake of the family's controversy and upheaval with Todd and Julie in federal prison and follows the family as their parents are eventually pardoned, released from prison and return home.
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[07/31/25 - 10:12 AM]
TLC Announces the Return of "90 Day Fiance: The Other Way" with New Couples, New Countries, and Unforgettable Challenges
These Americans are leaving behind their lives in the U.S. to start over with their partners abroad, facing unfamiliar cultures, new family dynamics, and the pressure of building a future far from home.
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[07/31/25 - 10:01 AM]
Cast Announcement: Hulu's New Unscripted Series "Are You My First?"
From the producers of "Love Island USA" and hosted by Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe, these sexy young singles embark on a heated yet heartfelt journey, packed with romantic dates, revealing challenges, and new love interests eager to find "the one."
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[07/31/25 - 09:31 AM]
Alfie Allen Joins the Cast of "3 Body Problem" and Reunites with "Game of Thrones" Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss
Humanity's going to need all the help they can get.
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[07/31/25 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Eenie Meanie" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The film stars Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Randall Park, Andy Garcia, and Mike O'Malley.
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[07/31/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Wayward" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens - and its dangerously charismatic founder - may not be all it seems.
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[07/31/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Katrina: Come Hell and High Water" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
This is the story of a brutal coastal hurricane turned cataclysmic through human error and neglect.
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[07/31/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives" Trailer - Netflix Family
Barbie and Barbie's summer plans take a mysterious turn when the podcast hosts stumble upon a series of beachside mysteries.
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[07/31/25 - 07:02 AM]
Rodrigo de la Serna Will Play Anibal Gordon in a New Netflix Series
The thriller, inspired by real events, tells the story of Aníbal Gordon, a criminal who went from committing robberies to actively participating in the violent years of Argentina in the 1970s and his relationships with the different gangs of that era.
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[07/31/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Netflix's "Long Story Short" Official Trailer Debut... and Confirmed for Season 2!
"Long Story Short" is an animated comedy from the creator of "BoJack Horseman" about one family, over time.
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[07/31/25 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "Tulsa King" Season Three Will Premiere on September 21, Starring Oscar Nominee Sylvester Stallone
The season two premiere drew 21.1 million global viewers, making it Paramount+'s most-watched global premiere to date.
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[07/31/25 - 07:00 AM]
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits "The Late Show" Tonight for First Interview Since 2024 Election
Simon & Schuster announced earlier today that it will publish 107 Days, a book by former Vice President Kamala D. Harris about her campaign for the presidency in 2024.
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[07/31/25 - 06:41 AM]
Fox Corporation Acquires One-Third Interest in Penske Entertainment
The investment is expected to supercharge a new era of growth for the NTT IndyCar Series, the most competitive and dynamic motorsport on the planet.
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