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[10/03/18 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 3
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!
BOOMERANG (BET) - Tequan Richmond, Tetona Jackson, Leland B. Martin and Lala Milan are the first to be cast in the cable channel's small screen take on the film, which "will follow the lives of Jacqueline Boyer's son Bryson (Richmond) and Marcus and Angela Graham's daughter Simone (Jackson) as they try to step out of their parents' shadows and make a legacy of their own." Martin then will play Ari, "a digital producer with big dreams"; with Milan as Tia, "a misguided performance artist with high ambitions." (Deadline.com)
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (NBC) - Co-star Chelsea Peretti announced on social media she will not be returning for NBC's revived sixth season as a full-time cast member. (@chelseaperetti)
KRYPTON (Syfy) - Emmett Scanlan has been cast as the Main Man himself, Lobo, on the show's sophomore season. (@DCComics)
L.A. COMPLEX, THE (The CW) - Martin Gero is looking to reboot his Canadian drama for the netlet, which "will revolve around a new crop of tenants who move into the Luxe hotel in the heart of Hollywood - a ragtag commune of twentysomethings all hustling to make it as actors, dancers, producers or comedians." Gero and Brendan Gall will pen the script for said incarnation via the former's Warner Bros. TV-based Quinn's House banner. The CW previously carried the show's two-season run in the summer of 2012. (Deadline.com)
LETHAL WEAPON (FOX) - Damon Wayans reportedly plans to exit the series following the completion of its 13-episode third season. (Deadline.com)
MARCELLA (Netflix) - The streaming service has quietly renewed the Anna Friel-led drama for a third season of eight episodes. (Variety.com)
SCHOOLED (ABC) - Brett Dier has joined the cast of "The Goldbergs" spin-off as C.B.: "Based on [Adam] Goldberg's favorite teacher and friend, C.B. is a young, energetic teacher who engages students with classroom antics and impressions. C.B. is both a friend and rival to rookie teacher Lainey Lewis (A.J. Michalka)." (Deadline.com)
STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN (A.K.A. UNTITLED STAR WARS LIVE-ACTION PROJECT) (Disney OTT) - Jon Favreau revealed on social media the concept behind the upcoming "Star Wars" TV series: "After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic." (@jonfavreau)
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[03/23/19 - 08:31 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Keeps CBS on Top
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.
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[03/22/19 - 01:40 PM]
The CW's "Supernatural" to End After 15 Seasons
Co-stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins revealed the news via social media this afternoon.
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[03/22/19 - 12:50 PM]
Anna Cathcart, Janel Parrish and John Corbett Return to "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"
They'll reunite with Lana Condor and Noah Centineo in the much anticipated sequel.
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[03/22/19 - 10:04 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer & Key Art for Brie Larson's Directorial Debut: "Unicorn Store"
Samuel L. Jackson, Joan Cusack and Bradley Whitford also star in the film, due on Friday, April 5.
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[03/22/19 - 09:57 AM]
Chris Jacobs Joins All-Star Team of Explorers Led by Josh Gates' in Discovery's Live Broadcast from Egypt
"Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live" airs Sunday, April 7, live on both coasts at 9:00/8:00c.
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[03/22/19 - 09:20 AM]
Ina Garten Returns with Brand-New Menu of Spring Dishes in "Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro" on Sunday, April 21st at 11:30AM ET/PT
Hosted by Ina from East Hampton, New York, the series helps viewers cook with confidence no matter their level of expertise.
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[03/22/19 - 09:00 AM]
Kristin Cavallari to Host "Paradise Hotel," Premiering with a Two-Hour Event Thursday, May 9, on FOX
Following the Thursday night premiere, the series will air on Mondays (starting May 13 at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), Wednesdays (starting May 15 at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and, with live elements, on Thursdays (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).
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[03/22/19 - 08:44 AM]
ABC Picks Up Television's No. 1 New Comedy, "The Conners," for a Second Season
"We are proud to be continuing the story of the iconic Conners family," said Karey Burke. "This team is fearless in their willingness to tackle contemporary issues with humor and heart, and I have no doubt they will continue to outdo themselves."
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[03/22/19 - 08:35 AM]
Video: Sundance Now's "Riviera" Returns June 20 - Official Season 2 Trailer
Behind every great fortune is a great crime, and the second season sees Georgina (Julia Stiles) focused on trying to get away with murder as she fights to retain power within the Clios household and her position at the top of the elusive art world.
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[03/22/19 - 08:16 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Opens on Top for CBS
The Eye takes home top honors among adults 18-49 last night.
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[03/22/19 - 08:07 AM]
Netflix Original Series "The Politician" Launches September 27
Ryan Murphy's latest original series stars Ben Platt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton, Bob Balaban, David Corenswet, Julia Schlaepfer, Laura Dreyfuss, Theo Germaine, Rahne Jones, and Benjamin Barrett.
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[03/22/19 - 08:06 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Releases First Look at Its New Sports Gambling Docu-Series "Action"
The series premieres this Sunday, March 24 at 8:00/7:00c on the pay channel.
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[03/22/19 - 07:04 AM]
Jeremy Wade Returns to Animal Planet in All-New Series "Jeremy Wade's Dark Waters" Which Launches as a Global Series Premiere
Jeremy returns to Animal Planet in a captivating new series that brings him back to the water's edge to investigate reports of the unimaginable and unexplained.
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[03/22/19 - 06:20 AM]
From the Director of "Quicksand" Comes "Home for Christmas," A New Norwegian Original Series from Netflix
In the six-episode series, Johanne finds herself at 30 years old to be the only one among friends and family without a partner.
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[03/22/19 - 06:00 AM]
Starz Satisfies Fans' "Now Apocalypse" Binge Cravings with the Full Season Release of the Critically Acclaimed Comedy March 22 at 12 AM ET
Starz also made the series premiere episode available to watch for free in its entirety online on Starz.com, Starz YouTube channel, Reddit and Pride Media platforms (Pride.com, OUT.com and Advocate.com).
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