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[06/10/16 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 10
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!
13 REASONS WHY (Netflix) - Kate Walsh and Derek Luke are the latest to be cast in the series, based on Jay Asher's book of the same name. She'll play Hannah's (Katherine Langford) mom while he's set as Hannah's guidance counselor Mr. Porter. (Deadline.com)
BETTER CALL SAUL (AMC) - Co-executive producer Gennifer Hutchison has signed an overall deal with producer Sony Pictures Television. (Deadline.com)
ELEMENTARY (CBS) - Creator Rob Doherty has closed a new three-year overall deal with producer CBS Television Studios. (Deadline.com)
EXORCIST, THE (FOX) - Alan Ruck - who guest starred in the pilot as Henry, the Rance family's patriarch - has been promoted to series regular on the newcomer. (Deadline.com)
GREY'S ANATOMY (ABC) - Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens, Jr. and Kevin McKidd are the latest to close new deals to return for the show's 13th season. (Deadline.com)
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS (Freeform) - Lindsey Shaw's Paige McCullers is the latest face set to return for the show's upcoming seventh season. (THR.com)
SCARLET (Cinemax, New!) - Writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Alex Maleev's comic book is being developed as a series at the pay channel. The property, published by Marvel Comics' Icon imprint, revolves around "a rebellious young Portland, Oregon woman named Scarlet Rue who ends up sparking a second American revolution." No other auspices were given. (Deadline.com)
STAR (FOX) - Bruce Margolis, a former production executive at 20th Century Fox Television, has signed on as a co-executive producer of the midseason entry as part of an overall deal with the studio. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED PATTY HEARST PROJECT (CBS, New!) - Jonathan Tolins ("Grease: Live!") is spearheading a limited series at the Eye which "chronicles the events in 1974 when Patty Hearst, granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, was abducted from her Berkeley, California apartment by the terrorist group, the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA)." Jonathan Koch, Steve Michaels, Rocky Lang and Joan Harrison also serve as executive producers for CBS Television Studios and Asylum Entertainment. (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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