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[04/08/13 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 8
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!
DIVORCE: A LOVE STORY (ABC/Sony; W: Daniel Lappin & Mike Sikowitz; D: Pamela Fryman) - Amy Aquino ("Being Human") has joined the cast of the comedy pilot, about Kenny (Jason Jones) and Robin (Andrea Anders), a recently divorced couple who were bad at marriage and discover they are even worse at divorce. She'll play Kenny's mom Irma ("a force of nature"), "whose obsession in life is to see Kenny and Robin back together." Adam Goldberg and Regina King also star in the multi-camera project. (Deadline.com)
HAPPINESS (NBC/Universal; W: Victor Fresco; D: James Burrows) - Vik Sahay ("Chuck") has been cast in the multi-camera comedy pilot, about Sean (Sean Hayes), a formerly closeted gay man who's now a full-time dad to his 14-year-old daughter (Samantha Isler). He's set as Howard, "a nerdy, slightly aggressive IT guy" who works with Sean. Echo Kellum, Linda Lavin, Lindsay Sloane and Thomas Lennon also star. (Deadline.com)
JOHN MULANEY SHOW, THE (NBC/Universal; W: John Mulaney; D: TBA) - Comedian Seaton Smith has been cast in the comedy pilot, based on the life of the stand-up comedian and his efforts to be a good person, much to the annoyance of everyone around him. He's set as Motif, "a confident African-American comedian." The multi-camera project also stars Elliott Gould, Griffin Newman, Martin Short and Nasim Pedrad. (Deadline.com)
MOTHER'S DAY (CBS/CTS; W: Elisa Zuritsky & Julie Rottenberg; D: TBA) - Maggie Elizabeth Jones ("Ben & Kate") has scored a role on the comedy pilot, about Gabby (Debra Messing), a 40-year-old mother of three in Park Slope, Brooklyn who constantly lies to keep up with the demands of work, home and family. She'll play Jojo, her seven-year-old daughter, in the single-camera project, which also stars Michael Nathanson and Paul Adelstein. Separately, Jones is guest starring on The CW drama pilot "Oxygen" as the childhood version of Aimee Teegarden's Emery. (Deadline.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Oxygen may not move forward with a third season of "The Glee Project" (TVLine.com); and "Community" co-executive producer Andy Bobrow has inked a new two-year overall deal with producer Sony Pictures Television (Deadline.com).
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[07/09/26 - 10:51 AM]
Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group & TNT Sports' "Dunkman Presented by Lilly" - the World's First Professional Dunk League - to Take Flight Tuesday, July 21, at 8 p.m. ET
The five weekly live telecasts will feature 24 of the best dunkers competing in a brand-new league format for the title of World Champion and a grand prize of $500,000.
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[07/09/26 - 10:31 AM]
Academy Award Nominee Andrea Riseborough Joins the Cast of "9/12" for Paramount+
The upcoming six-episode limited series tells the story of the David vs. Goliath fight that exposed corruption and won justice for 9/11's ailing heroes.
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[07/09/26 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Golf Drama "Jupiter Island" & Connor Hines Signs New Creative Partnership
"Jupiter Island" takes place on an ultra-exclusive island where professional golfers reign supreme - until a secret upends their carefully curated world.
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[07/09/26 - 10:07 AM]
AMC Global Media Returns to Comic-Con International with Must-See Lineup of Panels, A Fan Screening & More
The cast and executive producers of "The Walking Dead: Dead City" celebrate the upcoming season, premiering Sunday, July 26 on AMC and AMC+, with a Hall H panel followed later that evening by an advance screening of the season premiere for fans at The Loft at Petco Park.
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[07/09/26 - 10:01 AM]
Watch "On Purpose with Jay Shetty" on Netflix Starting July 13
The first lineup of guests include Millie Bobby Brown, Keke Palmer, Jake Shane, Karl-Anthony Towns, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Amen, Camila Mendes, and Lucy Hale.
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[07/09/26 - 10:01 AM]
Apple TV Makes San Diego Comic-Con Hall H Panel Debut with Lineup of Films and Series Including "Widow's Bay," "Matchbox The Movie," "Dark Matter," "Mayday" and "Silo"
In addition to the Hall H panel, fans will also be able to attend a special sneak preview screening of the first episode of the new season of "Dark Matter."
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[07/09/26 - 10:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces 2026 San Diego Comic-Con Programming
"Batman: Caped Crusader," "Blade Runner 2099," "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," "Reacher," "Neagley," and "Carrie" are among the featured properties.
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[07/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Max Returns to San Diego with Fan Experiences for "Lanterns" and "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe"
Additionally, fans of "House of the Dragon" will have the opportunity to attend a special advance screening of episode 6 of the third season.
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[07/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Trailer and Key Art for Season Two of "Diarra from Detroit"
The critically-acclaimed series returns Wednesday, July 29 with a new mystery, higher stakes and one unforgettable adventure.
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[07/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
The Stokes Twins Are Bringing Their Biggest Adventures Yet to Netflix
Starting July 18, the duo's signature hijinks and fan-favorite adventures will have a new home on Netflix, where viewers will be able to enjoy an archive of their most-watched content to date.
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[07/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Entertainment Television Debuts 2026 San Diego Comic-Con Programming with an All-Star Lineup
Beginning Thursday, July 23, Hulu Animayhem: Fandom Fuel Up, FX's "AHS" 13 Flavors stunt, and the "Percy Jackson" Experience outdoor activations will be open to the public directly outside the San Diego Convention Center, plus eight star-studded panels taking place throughout the weekend.
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[07/09/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: New Hulu Documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson" - Watch the Trailer Now!
Premieres July 22 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
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[07/09/26 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross" Season 2 - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
She's baaack! And she still has a lot of baggage.
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[07/09/26 - 08:01 AM]
Julianne Nicholson Returns as "Mare of Easttown's" Lori Ross in Season 2 of "Task"
Plot twist.
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[07/09/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Gentlemen" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Eddie has big plans to expand his thriving empire - with or without Bobby's blessing. Susie starts sniffing out a new way to diversify the business.
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