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[11/28/18 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 28
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!
CHICAGO FIRE/CHICAGO MED/CHICAGO PD (NBC) - The Peacock has extended all three of its #OneChicago series by two episodes, bringing their respective season totals to 22. (@eriqlasalle)
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA (Netflix) - Mckenna Grace, Alexis Denisof and Jedidiah Goodacre are all bound for the series. Grace will guest star as Li'l Sabrina, "a dead ringer for Kiernan Shipka's teenage Sabrina. During the holiday special (which debuts December 14 on Netflix), we'll get to see what Sabrina was like as a precocious pre-teen witch." Denisof then will turn up in season two as Adam Masters, "the boyfriend of Mary Wardwell (Michelle Gomez)"; with Goodacre as warlock Dorian Gray, "the owner of Dorian's Gray Room, an exclusive nightclub." (Deadline.com)
GAME OF THRONES (HBO) - A reunion special featuring several cast members from the now-wrapped series was shot earlier this year in Northern Ireland with Conan O'Brien serving as host. The project however isn't currently planned for air, but rather for a DVD boxed set of the complete series next year. (Deadline.com)
GOOD CHRISTIAN BITCHES (The CW, New!) - Leila Cohan-Miccio is spearheading a new small screen take on Kim Gatlin's book of the same name, about "the clergy and parishioners of Flock, a hip church plant in Austin where prayers and worship music cover up a multitude of sins and secrets." Said novel was previously adapted as the short-lived ABC series "GCB." Darren Star, Aaron Kaplan and Dana Honor are also on board to executive produce for Kapital Entertainment, CBS Television Studios and ABC Studios. (Deadline.com)
ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA (YouTube) - Melissa de Sousa is slated to recur on the upcoming original series as Mirta Herrera, "a pill-popping, cantankerous journalist pigeonholed into doing human interest stories. While investigating FAM, she meets Krystal (Kirsten Dunst) and is immediately compelled." (Deadline.com)
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: THE PERFECTIONISTS (Freeform) - Garrett Wareing will recur on the spin-off series as Zach, "a BHU sophomore currently working three jobs to stay in school, and still manages to maintain stellar grades. His tough exterior hides a sensitive soul who can make anyone melt." (Deadline.com)
SUPER CLEAN (The CW, New!) - Sascha Rothchild has sold a small screen take on Heath Amodio and Cullen Bunn's upcoming graphic novel to the netlet, about Becky Masters, "an uber-organized and brilliant human, and her ragtag team of non-powered cohorts navigate the danger and drama of "cleaning up" after superheroes and villains, all while Becky works to prove her superhero boyfriend is innocent of a dastardly crime." Rothchild, Amodio, John Baldecchi and Doug Berry are the executive producers for CBS Television Studios with Bunn serving as a producer. (Deadline.com)
UNDOING, THE (HBO) - Donald Sutherland has been cast in the Nicole Kidman/Hugh Grant-led limited series as Franklin Renner, "Grace's father, a retired financier and loving grandfather, who is tasked with protecting his family when turbulent revelations come to light." (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED NYPD BLUE SPIN-OFF PROJECT (ABC) - Alona Tal is the first to be cast in the proposed "NYPD Blue" sequel series as Detective Nicole Lazarus, "one of the detectives working out of the 15th Precinct. Nicole has a tangled personal life; her soon-to-be-ex-husband is divorcing her, and he's trying to get his mitts on a slice of her pension. She's trying to ease the pain by having a no-strings affair." (Deadline.com)
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[12/09/25 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Kicks Off Its Winter Lineup with Special Advance Premiere Dates for New Series "Best Medicine" and Returning Comedy Series "Animal Control" Following FOX NFL Doubleheaders
Plus: look for a two-night premiere event for new drama series "Memory of a Killer," starring Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperiloi, beginning immediately after the NFC Championship Game.
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[12/09/25 - 10:31 AM]
John Stamos, Dale Dickey, and Cam Gigandet Join "The Hunting Wives" Season 2
The trio joins previously announced new cast members Kim Matula and Alex FitzAlan, alongside returning cast members Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, George Ferrier, Karen Rodriguez, Hunter Emery, and Branton Box.
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[12/09/25 - 10:01 AM]
BET+ Original Film, "A Soulful Christmas," Premieres Thursday, December 25
The film stars Kaci Walfall, Myles Truitt, Shanice, Kenny Lattimore, Taylor Symone, E. Roger Mitchell, Towanda Braxton, KB Holland, Kyler Chavis, Gail Everett-Smith, Gerard Catus, Ryan James, and Elijah Resurreccion.
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[12/09/25 - 09:31 AM]
"The Upshaws" Returns to Netflix on January 15 with Final Season
As Regina makes a run for office and Bennie's garage falls on hard times, the Upshaws will always find a way to keep it real, loud and full of love.
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[12/09/25 - 09:22 AM]
Viaplay January 2026 Exclusive U.S. Premieres: "Sport vs. Money," "Stayer," "The Curse," "Scenes After a Marriage"
"Slayer" follows an aging rock musician forced to confront his greatest challenge when the mother of his child dies tragically - struggling to balance fatherhood, fame, and the haunting choices of his past.
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[12/09/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Official Trailer - "The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball" Season 2
The series, produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, returns on Monday, December 22 only on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
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[12/09/25 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel's New Series "History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames" to Premiere on Monday, January 26
The 10-part series produced by Propagate Content will reveal the unbelievable details surrounding the world's most prolific and powerful killers.
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[12/09/25 - 08:10 AM]
Roku Originals Hits the Road for Sophia Bush and Lauren Holly Comedy Feature "Broad Trip"
From Muse Entertainment and Motion Content, the film recently wrapped production and will debut on The Roku Channel in May 2026.
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[12/09/25 - 08:09 AM]
FOX Nation Taps Zachary Levi for New Docudrama "David: King of Israel" Slated for Early 2026
Released weekly, the program brings to life the thrilling, turbulent and deeply human story of David, the shepherd boy who rose to become the greatest king in Israel's history, and whom Christians regard as the ancestor of Jesus Christ.
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[12/09/25 - 08:08 AM]
OWN Announces "Maxxed Out": A Bold New Financial Intervention Series Premiering January 10, 2026
This unflinching eight-episode series reveals how money (and mismanaged money) can strain even the strongest relationships.
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[12/09/25 - 08:01 AM]
Tyrese Haliburton Joins "NBA on Prime" as Player Contributor
Haliburton will make his debut tonight on "NBA on Prime's" postgame show, "NBA Nightcap," following the Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals doubleheader featuring the Miami Heat at Orlando Magic (6:00 p.m. ET) and New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors (8:30 p.m. ET).
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[12/09/25 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV Reveals First Look at "Margo's Got Money Troubles" from David E. Kelley
Based on Rufi Thorpe's bestselling novel of the same name, the eight-episode series will premiere globally on Wednesday April 15, 2026 with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.
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[12/09/25 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Reveals First-Look Images and Premiere Date for "56 Days," Starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia
All eight episodes will be released on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[12/09/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Unlocked: A Jail Experiment" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
At an Arizona correctional facility, a sheriff implements a bold experiment to grant incarcerated men more agency in this eye-opening reality series.
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[12/09/25 - 06:01 AM]
The Game is Afoot! Prime Video Releases First-Look Images for "Young Sherlock" Series
The thrilling series, brought to life by visionary director and executive producer Guy Ritchie, charts the origin story of Sherlock Holmes in an irreverent, action-laden mystery that follows the iconic detective's early adventures.
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