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[03/13/19 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 13
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!
DARK CARGO (YouTube) - Chris Messina and R.J. Cyler have both signed onto the drama pilot. The former will play Joe Dobbs, "a long-haul trucker who's about to embark on the most treacherous ride of his life." And Cyler is Anthony, "a clever, mischievous young man who alters the trajectory of Joe's (Messina) journey." (Deadline.com)
GLAMOROUS (The CW) - Peyton List and Susan Santiago are the latest to score roles on the drama pilot. List will play AlyssaSays, "an over-the-top YouTube personality with a competitive edge who finds an unexpected home at the same cosmetics firm as Marco." Santiago then will portray Julia, "a no-nonsense lawyer who has raised her son in a loving and supportive environment where he's always been held to the highest of standards." (Deadline.com)
LAST KIDS ON EARTH (Netflix) - Nick Wolfhard, Mark Hamill, Rosario Dawson, Catherine O'Hara, Keith David, Bruce Campbell, Garland Whitt, Montse Hernandez and Charles Demers are set as the principal voice cast on the Max Brallier book-turned-animated series. Wolfhard is the lead character, Jack Sullivan, while the other actors' roles were not specified. (Deadline.com)
LINCOLN (NBC) - Michael Imperioli is set to star opposite Russell Hornsby in the drama pilot as Rick Sellitto, "an NYPD detective and Lincoln's partner." (Deadline.com)
REPUBLIC OF SARAH, THE (CBS) - Daniel Ings and Annie Funke have both snagged roles on the Sarah Drew-led drama pilot. He'll play Danny, "a mining company lawyer tasked with negotiating the acquisition of Morrisville's newly discovered mineral resource"; while she's set as Corinne, "Sarah's devoted, bubbly best friend. Like Sarah, Corinne is a teacher in the town and possesses warmth, wit and savvy." (Deadline.com)
STAR TREK PICARD PROJECT (CBSAA) - Evan Evagora has been tapped for a top secret role on the Patrick Stewart-led series. (Deadline.com)
TITANS (DC Universe) - Esai Morales has been cast as the "Titans'" incarnation of Deathstroke in the show's second season. (Deadline.com)
WRIGHT (ABC) - Mary Stuart Masterson is the latest addition to the Nicholas Pinnock-led drama pilot as Anya: "Hard-charging, intelligent, politically savvy but take-no-prisoners, Anya is the Brooklyn District Attorney. Married to Kate, they share two kids. Anya is running for re-election, and Kate's support of Aaron will make that very complicated for her." (Deadline.com)
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[12/04/25 - 09:06 AM]
PBS and WETA Announce Four-Part Documentary "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" with Henry Louis Gates Jr. to Premiere February 3, 2026
Black and Jewish Americans began on fundamentally different footing, but by the early 20th century, they were drawn together by entrenched racism and rising antisemitism.
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[12/04/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "What's in the Box?" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Giant boxes conceal jaw-dropping prizes, wild surprises and unexpected reveals in "What's in the Box?," a high-stakes arching game show that tests smarts, strategy and stamina.
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[12/04/25 - 09:01 AM]
New Animated Family Comedy Series "Hey A.J.!" Kicks Off Jan. 13 on Disney Jr. and Next Day on Disney+
Inspired by children's book author and former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, the upcoming new series is a whimsical and music-filled family comedy about an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick Theo, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary.
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[12/04/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Premiere Date, Official Teaser and First Look Photos for "The 'Burbs" Starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall
All eight episodes will premiere on Peacock Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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[12/04/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Members Only: Palm Beach" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Set within the exclusive enclaves of Palm Beach County, the series follows a group of women navigating the unspoken rules, inherited traditions and high-stakes hierarchies of America's most rarefied social circles.
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[12/04/25 - 08:00 AM]
Disney+ Celebrates 35 Years of Home Alone with Multiple Experiences That Bring the Holiday Classic to Life
Fans can relive the iconic scenes and heartwarming moments from the film by visiting the world's largest gingerbread house built as a nod to the McCallister home, trying "A Lovely Cheese Pizza" from Prince St. Pizza, and experiencing the ultimate travel day with CLEAR.
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[12/04/25 - 07:53 AM]
Popular Soap-Opera Mystery Series "The Beach Hotel" from Bestselling Swedish Crime Author Camilla Lackberg Returns with Suspenseful Season 4 Exclusively in the U.S. on Thursday, December 11 on Viaplay
The eagerly-anticipated fourth season makes its exclusive U.S. debut on the European streaming service, Viaplay on Thursday, December 11 with the first four episodes, and the final four episodes on December 18.
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[12/04/25 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Love from 9 to 5" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A hardworking employee and the boss's charming son compete for the CEO position at a major underwear company, but romance threatens to sabotage them.
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[12/04/25 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "The Elephant" - Official Trailer - Adult Swim
Created by Ian Jones-Quartey, Patrick McHale, Rebecca Sugar, and Pendleton Ward.
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[12/04/25 - 07:01 AM]
First Look: Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2
The UK original returns in 2026 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.
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[12/04/25 - 07:01 AM]
First Look at BritBox and ITV's "The Lady," Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce
The four-part drama that will premiere on BritBox this spring.
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[12/04/25 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV Renews "Tehran" for Season Four and Sets Season Three Premiere for January 9
The eight-episode third season welcomes multi-Emmy Award nominee Hugh Laurie to the cast, and will make its global debut on January 9 with one episode, followed by new episodes every Friday through February 27 on Apple TV.
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[12/04/25 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Elway" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Told in his own words, the definitive story of Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway goes deep on his NFL dreams, heartbreaks and Super Bowl redemption.
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[12/04/25 - 06:02 AM]
CBS News to Present a Town Hall with Erika Kirk Moderated by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss
This CBS News special preempts the previously announced broadcast of the 28th annual Family Film and TV Awards, which will now air Saturday, December 20.
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[12/04/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 3 - Date Announcement Teaser - Netflix
The new season starring Gabriel Basso premieres February 19, 2026.
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