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[08/08/17 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 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!
13 REASONS WHY (Netflix) - The series has cast seven new roles for its sophomore run: Bryce Cast as Cyrus, "an edgy, cynical mischief maker who serves as an unexpected champion of the downtrodden"; Chelsea Alden as Mackenzie, "Cyrus's sister, an artsy, witty girl who isn't afraid to speak her mind"; Allison Miller as Sonya, "a smart and ambitious young litigator"; Samantha Logan as Nina, "a well-respected track star at Liberty High School"; Anne Winters as Chloe, "a popular new head cheerleader"; Kelli O'Hara as Jackie, "an advocate for victims of bullying"; and Ben Lawson as Rick, "a beloved baseball coach at Liberty High School." (Buzzfeed.com)
24 (FOX) - The network has "started preliminary discussions" with executive producers Howard Gordon, Brian Grazer and Joel Surnow about a new incarnation of the franchise. It's understood there are two ideas being considered: "one that originated from Surnow, who would write, and one that Gordon is working on with other writers." Neither however, will "have the signature CTU setting." (Deadline.com)
BULL (CBS) - Minka Kelly and Brad Garrett will both guest on the upcoming season as Kara Clayton, "the much younger wife of media baron Marcus Clayton (Ronald Guttman), who kills her husband after he stabs her multiple times"; and "a legendary attorney who Bull calls up to defend him for the trial," respectively. (EW.com, TVGuide.com)
CYANIDE & HAPPINESS SHOW, THE/HARMONQUEST/HIDDEN AMERICA WITH JONAH RAY/MY BROTHER, MY BROTHER AND ME (Seeso) - Four of the streaming service's original series are heading to Otter Media/Ellation's VRV streaming service. The deal includes the yet-to-be-released second season of "HarmonQuest," which was originally scheduled to debut last month. Said developments are tied to the expected shuttering of Sesso later this year. (Decider.com)
GIFTED, THE (FOX) - Elena Satine will guest on the show's second episode as Dreamer, "a mutant with the ability to add or subtract memories." (TVLine.com)
GOLDBERGS, THE (ABC) - Sam Lerner's Geoff Schwartz has been promoted to series regular for the fifth season. (Deadline.com)
GREY'S ANATOMY (ABC) - Italian actress Stefania Spampinato has been tapped for an arc on the series as the sister of Giacomo Gianniotti's Andrew DeLuca, who takes "up residence as a new doc at Grey Sloan, which becomes a bit of a nightmare situation of Andrew." (EW.com)
JUDGE JUDY (Syndication) - CBS Television Distribution has acquired the rights to over 5,200 hours of the Judith Sheindlin-led mainstay. As part of the pact, the series has been renewed through the through 2020-21 season, its 25th. (Deadline.com)
KING OF THE HILL (FOX) - The network has had "a very preliminary conversation" with co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels about a potential revival of the former animated staple. (Deadline.com)
LAW & ORDER: SVU (NBC) - Philip Winchester will reprise his "Chicago Justice" character Peter Stone during the show's upcoming 19th season. He'll now be an ADA in New York City. (Deadline.com)
LETHAL WEAPON (FOX) - Rex Linn has been cast as the father of Martin Riggs, "appearing across multiple episodes in Texas flashbacks alongside a tweenage Martin." (TVLine.com)
PASSAGE, THE (FOX) - The network's small screen take on Justin Cronin's fantasy book trilogy is now being redeveloped for 2018-19 season consideration. To that end, the project - which shot a pilot off-cycle with an eye towards a midseason order - is opening a writers' room and may undergo reshoots. (Deadline.com)
WAYWARD PINES (FOX) - A third installment of the M. Night Shyamalan series still remains under consideration by the network. (Deadline.com)
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[07/20/18 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix Debuts Key Art for "Nappily Ever After" and Announces Premiere Date
Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour, and written by Adam Brooks and Cee Marcellus, the film stars Sanaa Lathan, Ricky Whittle, Lyriq Bent, Ernie Hudson and Lynn Whitfield.
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[07/19/18 - 09:19 PM]
Syfy Kicks Off San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday with New Horror Thriller "Nightflyers" Panel and Syfy Wire's Great Debate
Today Syfy debuted a never-before-seen trailer during the series panel at SDCC for the horror thriller from executive producer George R.R. Martin.
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[07/19/18 - 08:06 PM]
Marvel & Netflix Announce Release Date for Second Season of "Marvel's Iron Fist"
Plus: get a glimpse at the street level kung fu with the trailer that debuted at San Diego Comic-Con today.
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[07/19/18 - 04:57 PM]
Nickelodeon's Reimagined "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Bows Monday, Sept. 17
Fans can watch a sneak peek of "Mystic Mayhem" on Friday, July 20 at 9:30/8:30c on Nickelodeon.
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[07/19/18 - 04:33 PM]
Jaime King Set as the Lead the New Netflix Series "Black Summer"
A mother, torn from her daughter embarks upon a harrowing journey, stopping at nothing to find her.
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[07/19/18 - 02:31 PM]
Comedy Central(R) Acquires "King of the Hill" and "The Cleveland Show" from Twentieth Television
"King of the Hill" will premiere on Monday, July 23 and "The Cleveland Show" is set to premiere in the fall.
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[07/19/18 - 02:25 PM]
Video: WE tv Releases a Dramatic Sneak Peek of "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars" Season 11, Premiering Friday, September 7 at 9PM
This season, "Boot Camp's" most explosive veteran and music vixen, Aubrey O'Day returns with a new man.
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[07/19/18 - 02:23 PM]
Video: YouTube Original Series "Origin" Debuts Teaser Trailer at Comic-Con International: San Diego
The 10-episode series follows a group of outsiders who find themselves abandoned on a ship bound for a distant land.
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[07/19/18 - 01:41 PM]
Is This the End or Start of Something New - "Braxton Family Values" Premiering Thursday, August 16 at 9PM ET/PT
In season six, which first premiered in March, Tamar's sisters spoke out on her divorce and Toni's big announcement had the sisters vying for a position.
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[07/19/18 - 01:17 PM]
YouTube Orders Second Season of Critically-Acclaimed, Fan Favorite "Impulse"
Season two of the 10-episode, hour-long series will premiere on YouTube Premium in 2019.
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[07/19/18 - 01:07 PM]
Sundance Now and Shudder Acquire "A Discovery of Witches" Based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller
The series will make its debut in the U.S. and Canada on a date to be confirmed, with all episodes available simultaneously on both Sundance Now and Shudder.
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[07/19/18 - 12:32 PM]
Oxygen Media Turns the Spotlight on "Golden State Killer: Main Suspect" Two-Hour Special Premieres Saturday, August 4
Hosted by NBC News investigative journalist Stephanie Gosk, this brand new two-hour special will offer an intimate look into the life of Joe DeAngelo, the suspect in custody, through new and exclusive interviews.
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[07/19/18 - 11:08 AM]
IFC Partners with Joe's Pub at The Public for On-Air Short-Form Content
Every Saturday, IFC gives its viewers the best content creators' short-form comedy from the worlds of theater, animation and digital.
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[07/19/18 - 10:08 AM]
"6 Underground" Casting Announcement
The Netflix original movie is being directed by Michael Bay and stars Ryan Reynolds.
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[07/19/18 - 09:34 AM]
"BattleBots" Kicks Off Elimination Rounds with "Desperado" Special
The Desperado Tournament is the first of 10 new episodes in the second half of the season, and is set to premiere Friday, August 4 on Discovery Channel and Wednesday, August 8 on Science Channel.
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