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[04/13/15 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 13
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!
SHADES OF BLUE (NBC/Universal; W: Adi Hasak; D: Barry Levinson) - Gino Anthony Pesi ("Dallas") is the latest to snag a role on the Jennifer Lopez-led drama, about a tight-knit crew of police officers who are effective at keeping the streets safe but also corrupt when it comes to lining their pockets and protecting their own. When one of the officers, Harlee Santos (Lopez), is forced to become a federal informant, she must decide between her own family's welfare and that of her police family. He'll play Assistant District Attorney James Nava. Drea de Matteo, Hampton Fluker, Ray Liotta, Sarah Jeffery, Vincent Laresca and Warren Kole also star. (Variety.com)
UNDERGROUND (WGN America/Sony; W: Joe Pokaski & Misha Green; D: Anthony Hemingway) - Johnny Ray Gill ("Rectify") has been cast in the period drama, set in the pre-Civil War South and following the slaves who set foot on the fabled Underground Railroad, the secret network of men and women who risked their lives aiding them, and the mercenaries tasked with hunting them down at any cost. He'll play Sam, "a talented carpenter on the plantation with dreams of freedom." Alano Miller, Christopher Meloni, Devon Gummersall, Mykelti Williamson, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Reed Diamond, Aldis Hodge and Jessica De Gouw also star. (Variety.com)
AND IN OTHER NEWS... - Mark Deklin won't return as series regular on "Devious Maids" while Edy Ganem and Drew Van Acker will only be back on a recurring basis (Deadline.com); Pierre Morel has signed on to helm the pilot for Lifetime's "The Clan of the Cave Bear" (Deadline.com); Paul Ben-Victor (Maury Gold), Birgitte Hjort Sorensen (Ingrid), James Jagger (Kip Stevens) and J.C. Mackenzie (Skip Fontaine) have all been upped to regulars on HBO's "Untitled Rock 'N' Roll Project" (Deadline.com);
Bad Robot Productions has acquired to rights to Tavis Smiley's "Death of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Final Year" to develop for TV (Deadline.com); The Weinstein Company has likewise optioned Truman Capote's 1966 bestseller "In Cold Blood" as a potential event series (Deadline.com); Katee Sackhoff is set to write and star in "Rain," a prospective drama from Reunion Pictures set in the future (Deadline.com); and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution and Telepictures will roll out a three-week test run of "Ice & Coco," a daytime talk show hosted by Ice-T and wife Coco Austin, on select Fox TV stations beginning Monday, August 3 (Deadline.com).
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[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.
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[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.
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[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.
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[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.
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[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.
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[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.
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[04/02/26 - 08:07 AM]
HBO Max Brings HBO Original Series "Euphoria" to Coachella with First-Ever Series Screening at Festival
The screening will take place Sunday, April 12 at approximately 11:59 p.m. PT in the campgrounds, following the evening's final performance.
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[04/02/26 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Grantchester" Season 11 - Official Preview
The beloved "Mystery!" series will debut its last season on Sunday, June 14.
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[04/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Beef" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
At an elite country club, two young employees film an alarming fight between their boss and his wife - and ignite a blackmail war neither side can win.
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[04/02/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Take a Trip to "Widow's Bay" in First Teaser for the New Apple Original Series
The new 10-episode series will make its global debut on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 17, 2026 on Apple TV, with a special two-episode release on Wednesday, May 27.
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[04/02/26 - 07:36 AM]
ESPN's 2026 Major League Baseball Commentators - Ravech, Sciambi, Monaco Lead Play-by-Play Rotation
Karl Ravech, Jon "Boog" Sciambi and Mike Monaco will lead ESPN's play-by-play rotation, calling select MLB games throughout the season and bringing a blend of experience, versatility and storytelling to ESPN's national schedule.
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[04/02/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Full Swing" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Every shot is a test of nerves as America and Europe's top golfers compete in a season packed with make-or-break moments on the road to the Ryder Cup.
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[04/02/26 - 07:11 AM]
Emmy, Olivier, and Golden Globe Winner Brian Cox Joins Season Two of "Dexter: Resurrection" for Paramount+
Cox will play The New York Ripper, a serial killer who terrorized the City years ago.
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[04/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Ronaldinho: The One and Only" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This series follows the life and career of Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho, tracing his journey from young prodigy to global sports icon.
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[04/02/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Swapped" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird suddenly swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.
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