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[07/25/17 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 25
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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CHICAGO FIRE/MED/PD (NBC) - Executive producer Danielle Claman Gelber has inked a first-look with Universal Television to develop new series projects. (Deadline.com)
CHICAGO PD (NBC) - Tracy Spiridakos, who recurred as Detective Hailey Upton this past season, has been named a series regular for season five. (Deadline.com)
FLASH, THE (The CW) - Tom Felton's Julian Albert is exiting the series after one season as a regular. It's not clear how his character will be written out. (EW.com)
LETHAL WEAPON (FOX) - Australian actor Andrew Creer has been tapped for a recurring role as Zach Bowman, "a good-looking, eager detective on the robbery/homicide division who partners with Detective Bailey (Michelle Mitchenor)." (THR.com)
NATHAN FOR YOU (Comedy Central) - Star Nathan Fielder took to Twitter with the news his series will return for its fourth season on Thursday, September 28. Additionally, look for a one-hour special "Nathan for You: A Celebration" on September 21 that checks in on participants from previous seasons. (@nathanfielder)
OLIVE FOREVER (USA) - Tatyana Ali, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Christian Antidormi have all been cast in the drama pilot. Ali will play Alison, "Olive's foster mother, a quick-witted, tender community college professor who strives to guide Olive away from her criminal past." Warner then will portray Taylor, "Olive's foster father, an open-hearted community college professor who offers Olive help when no one else would"; with Antidormi as "a smooth-talking mysterious figure that matches and challenges Olive's skills." (Deadline.com)
RIGHT STUFF, THE (NGC, New!) - Tom Wolfe's famed book-turned-feature, "documenting the stories of the first Project Mercury astronauts selected for the NASA space program," is being developed as a TV series by the cable channel. Writer Will Staples is spearheading the Warner Horizon Television-based project with Appian Way Productions' Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson likewise executive producing. (@NGC_PR)
TAKEN (NBC) - Jessica Camacho has joined the cast of the series as Santana, "a scary-smart, rule-breaking former Army captain who possesses an acerbic wit and calculated bravado." (Deadline.com)
YOU'RE THE WORST (FXX) - Colin Ferguson will recur on the upcoming season as Boone, "a friend of Ty's (Stephen Schneider) whom Gretchen (Aya Cash) begins dating. He's a middle-aged guy who lives in Eagle Rock and runs a nonprofit - and who represents the kind of fun-loving, down-to-earth guy Gretchen never had in Jimmy (Chris Geere)." (THR.com)
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[11/25/25 - 12:29 PM]
The Second and Final Season of the HBO Original Drama Series "Like Water for Chocolate" Debuts February 15
The series returns Sunday, February 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on HBO Latino in the U.S. and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
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[11/25/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of November 17 - 3 Cheers for "Champagne Problems" at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys continued to keep audiences guessing in their psychological thriller "The Beast in Me," which took the No. 1 spot on the English TV list for a second week with 14.1 million views.
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[11/25/25 - 11:30 AM]
TNT Sports Unveils World Class Commentators for First-Ever World Sevens Football 7v7 Soccer Tournament in North America - Coverage Kicks Off Friday, Dec. 5
The fast-paced W7F series has redefined women's soccer with elite talent from eight of the best clubs in the world, an immersive fan-first experience, and a groundbreaking $5 million prize pool, the largest in the sport, designed to fuel intense, high-stakes competition.
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[11/25/25 - 10:31 AM]
Toby Wallace Is Entering the World of "Assassin's Creed"
He's the first series regular cast for the live-action series adaptation of Ubisoft's best-selling video game franchise.
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[11/25/25 - 10:02 AM]
Hulu Renews Hit Emmy Award-Nominated Series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"
The series has been renewed for a 20-episode order, with new episodes coming early 2026.
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[11/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" - Date Announcement - Netflix
This documentary series unpacks the shocking allegations behind Sean "Diddy" Combs and his Bad Boy empire, spanning decades of his life and career.
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[11/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" Will Stream on Paramount+ Starting December 4
The jaw-dropping eighth film in one of the most iconic film series of all time will stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada.
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[11/25/25 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Unveils First Look Images of "Scarpetta," Based on Patricia Cornwell's Bestselling Novels, Premiering March 11
The crime thriller series stars Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Ariana DeBose, Rosy McEwen, Amanda Righetti, Jake Cannavale, and Hunter Parrish.
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[11/25/25 - 08:31 AM]
"Wednesday" Season 3: Eva Green Joins the Addams Family as Aunt Ophelia
"I'm thrilled to join the woefully twisted world of 'Wednesday' as Aunt Ophelia," said Green. "This show is such a deliciously dark and witty world, I can't wait to bring my own touch of cuckooness to the Addams family."
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[11/25/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Star Search" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Netflix's iconic talent competition series will premiere live on January 13, 2026 with Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Anthony Anderson set to host.
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[11/25/25 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "How to Ruin Love: The Lobola" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Wedding bells are ringing - or are they? With feuding families and complicated lobola negotiations, Zoleka's walk down the aisle is anything but certain.
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[11/25/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Town" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A group of cash-strapped friends find their morals and relationships tested when they stumble upon a stolen fortune in their hometown.
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[11/24/25 - 03:18 PM]
FX Orders Anthology Series "Far Cry" to Stream on Hulu
The limited series from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, with Mac set in the starring role, is based on Ubisoft's global hit video game franchise of the same title and the series will retain "Far Cry's" signature standalone storytelling format, with each season set in a new setting following a new cast of characters.
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[11/24/25 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix's "One Piece" Season 3 Begins Production & Four Cast Members Upped to Series Regulars
Mikaela Hoover (Chopper), Joe Manganiello (Mr. 0), Lera Abova (Miss All Sunday) and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Nefartari Cobra) have been upped to series regulars for Season 3.
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[11/24/25 - 02:08 PM]
The Nader Sisters Will Take a Second Bite Out of the Big Apple as "Love Thy Nader" Is Renewed for Season Two on Hulu and Freeform
The bold coming-of-age reality series follows the unapologetic and determined Nader sisters - Brooks, Mary Holland, Grace Ann and Sarah Jane - who left their humble beginnings in the Louisiana bayou for the glamour and grind of New York City.
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