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[08/11/16 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 11
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!
AMERICAN WOMAN (TV Land) - Mena Suvari has joined the cast of the Alicia Silverstone-led comedy pilot as Kathleen, "one of Bonnie's (Silverstone) closest friends. Kathleen yearns for love and marriage but her habit of picking up so-called "boy toys" who exploit her for her looks and her money stands in the way of her happiness." (Variety.com)
BULL (CBS) - Trieste Kelly Dunn ("Banshee") will guest on the newcomer as "a commercial airline pilot. After a plane crash, Bull and his trial consultation team aim to overcome subconscious gender bias jurors may have to female pilots they wouldn't have to male pilots." (TVLine.com)
CRIMINAL MINDS (CBS) - Thomas Gibson has been suspended for "at least one and likely two episodes after a physical altercation with a writer-producer on the set of the CBS crime drama." (Deadline.com)
IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS, THE (HBO) - Courtney B. Vance (Sir Lord Keenan Kester Cofield), Leslie Uggam (Sadie), Reg E. Cathey (Zakariyya), Reed Birney (Dr. George Gey), Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Dr. Pattillo), John Douglas Thompson (Lawrence), Adriane Lenox (Barbara) and Roger Robinson (Day Lacks) have all landed roles in the upcoming Oprah Winfrey-led original movie. (Deadline.com)
OUTCAST (Cinemax) - M.C. Gainey, Madelyn Deutch and Hoon Lee are all bound for the show's second season as Bob, "a hermit who operates the junkyard on the edge of Rome"; Dakota, "a free spirit who embraces an unconventional form of Christianity"; and Dr. Kenneth Park, "Chief of staff and an accomplished surgeon at Rome's hospital, Dr. Park has his own cryptic agenda concerning Kyle," respectively. (Deadline.com)
PITCH (FOX) - Wendie Malick ("Hot in Cleveland") is bound for the new drama as Maxine Armstrong, "a major shareholder of the Padres corporate parent." (THR.com)
ROADSIDE PICNIC (WGN America) - Osi Okerafor (Fury) has booked a role on the drama pilot as Captain Noonan, "an Institute security officer with a nefarious agenda whose known Red since childhood, and is a purchaser who obtains alien artifacts on the black market." (Deadline.com)
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[08/22/19 - 02:01 PM]
"The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place" Celebrates NBC's Beloved Comedy
The one-hour special premieres Thursday, September 19 at 8:00/7:00c.
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[08/22/19 - 10:03 AM]
"Goliath" Season Three Premieres Friday, October 4 Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
Dennis Quaid, Amy Brenneman, Griffin Dunne, Sherilyn Fenn, Beau Bridges, Shamier Anderson, Julia Jones, Leslie Grossman, Graham Greene and Illeana Douglas join Billy Bob Thornton in the new season.
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[08/22/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Unveils First-Look Teaser for "The L Word: Generation Q"
The series is currently in production on eight episodes in Los Angeles.
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[08/22/19 - 09:40 AM]
"In the Shadow of the Moon," Starring Boyd Holbrook, Cleopatra Coleman & Michael C. Hall, Premieres September 27 on Netflix
A cop is hunting a serial killer who resurfaces every nine years - but when the killer's crimes begin to defy all logic, his obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity.
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[08/22/19 - 09:31 AM]
Lifetime Announces Full Slate of New Holiday Movies for Annual "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Programming Event Beginning October 25
Kelly Rowland, Melissa Joan Hart, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Vanessa Lachey, Hilarie Burton, Megan Hilty, Sarah Drew, Tatyana Ali, Jana Kramer, Soleil Moon Frye, Marla Sokoloff, Kim Fields, Erin Cahill, Tiya Sircar, Kyla Pratt and Keshia Knight Pulliam are among the featured talent.
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[08/22/19 - 09:06 AM]
It's a Halloween Extravaganza as Food Network and Cooking Channel Celebrate Things That Go Bump in the Night with New Halloween Series, Specials and Returning Fan-Favorites
"Halloween Baking Championship," "Halloween Wars," and "Haunted Gingerbread Showdown" are among the returning series.
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[08/22/19 - 09:01 AM]
Ovation and Journy Capture Premiere Dates for Two Seasons of "Chasing the Sun" Docuseries
The series follows adventure-seeker and filmmaker Stephen Friedman as he captures the story of the places he visits through the people of each destination.
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[08/22/19 - 09:01 AM]
A&E's "Born This Way" to Conclude with Six-Part Digital Series and One Hour Linear Finale Holiday Special
The groundbreaking series provides an intimate look at a diverse group of young men and women with Down syndrome as they pursue their passions and lifelong dreams, explore friendships, romantic relationships and work, all while defying society's expectations.
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[08/22/19 - 09:00 AM]
Comedy Central Announces Premiere Dates for Slate of "Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents..." Half Hour Specials
On tap this season are Jaboukie Young-White, Dulcé Sloan, Tom Thakkar, Mia Jackson, Will Miles, David Gborie, Vanessa Gonzalez, Charles Gould, Nore Davis, Joe Kwaczala, Sara Schaefer and Allen Strickland Williams.
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[08/22/19 - 08:35 AM]
Video: "Unbelievable": Marie - Netflix
Inspired by real events, a teen reports and eventually recants her reported rape, while two female detectives, states away, investigate evidence that could reveal the truth.
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[08/22/19 - 08:23 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX & NBC All Share Demo Crown
Said trio splits the adults 18-49 honors while NBC is the most-watched network overall.
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[08/22/19 - 08:01 AM]
"Living with Yourself," Starring Paul Rudd & Paul Rudd, Premieres October 18 on Netflix
The eight-episode series comes from writer Timothy Greenberg and directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.
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[08/22/19 - 07:59 AM]
Investigation Discovery Uncovers the Aftermath of Inviting Evil Into Town in All-New Series "Valley of the Damned"
The six-part series launches Tuesday, September 3 at 10:00/9:00c.
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[08/22/19 - 03:20 AM]
Video: "Bard of Blood" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An excommunicated RAW agent, Kabir Anand, a courageous analyst, Isha Khanna, and a sleeper agent, Veer Singh, take on a covert mission in Balochistan when four Indian spies are captured.
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[08/21/19 - 04:44 PM]
ABC News Announces Details on Third Democratic Debate in Houston Airing Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13
ABC News today announced chief anchor George Stephanopoulos, "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir, ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos will moderate.
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