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[06/14/19 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 14
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!
AGE OF SAMURAI: BATTLE FOR JAPAN (Netflix, New!) - Cream Productions has set up a new docu-drama series at the streaming service which will "explore the warring kingdoms of feudal Japan when several powerful warlords fought to become absolute ruler. It brings to life a cast of characters in an epic struggle through stylized drama that will pay homage to the noir of graphic novels and Japanese art." Simon George, David Brady, Kate Harrison and Matthew Booi are the executive producers of the project, which is currently in production to premiere later this year. (Deadline.com)
INDUSTRY (HBO) - Lena Dunham has signed on to direct and executive produce the long-in-the-works drama, which has received an eight-episode order. Mickey Down and Konrad Kay are behind the project, which will likewise be executive produced by Bad Wolf's Jane Tranter, Lachlan MacKinnon and Ryan Rasmussen. Production is expected to begin in Cardiff, Wales later this summer. (Deadline.com)
LOVECRAFT COUNTRY (HBO) - Abbey Lee, Jamie Chung and Jordan Patrick Smith have all been cast in the upcoming drama. Lee will play Christina Braithwhite, taking over from the originally cast Elizabeth Debicki. Chung then will play Ji-Ah," a seemingly naive nursing student who is thrust into active service when war breaks out, and a rash of soldier disappearances suggests she is more than what she seems"; while Smith is William, "Christina's henchmen, lover, bodyguard, spy, and anything else she needs him to be when she needs him to be it." Additionally, Daniel Sackheim has signed on as an executive producer and director. (Deadline.com)
OZARK (Netflix) - Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Frances Dukes, Joseph Sikora and Felix Solis have all scored roles on the show's third season. Additionally, Lisa Emery and Janet McTeer have been promoted to series regulars. Pelphrey will play Ben Davis, "Wendy's capricious younger brother"; with Dukes as FBI agent and forensic accountant Maya Miller; Sikora as Frank Cosgrove, Jr., "the hotheaded son of Kansas City mob boss Frank Cosgrove"; and Solis as Omar Navarro, "the ruthless leader of Mexico's second largest drug cartel." (Deadline.com)
RIGHT STUFF, THE (NGC) - Jake McDorman, Joe Dempsie, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter, Micah Stock and James Lafferty are set to star opposite Patrick J. Adams in the upcoming astronaut drama. McDorman portrays Alan Shepard, "one of the best test pilots in Navy history, who is furiously competitive"; with Dempsie as Gordon Cooper, "the youngest of the seven who was selected to everyone's surprise"; Staton as Wally Schirra, "a competitive pilot with a gift for pulling pranks"; Lafferty as Scott Carpenter, "a soulful man who was dubbed 'The Poet' by the other astronauts"; Stock as Deke Slayton, "a taciturn but incredibly intelligent pilot and engineer"; and Trotter as Gus Grissom, "a no-nonsense test pilot who eventually becomes the second man in space." (Deadline.com)
TICK, THE (Amazon) - Executive producer Ben Edlund has indicated the series could not find a new home following Amazon's cancellation. (@ben_edlund)
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[06/05/26 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's Most-Watched NBA Finals Game 1 Since 2018 with Average Audience of Nearly 17M Viewers (16.93M)
Game 1 peaked with nearly 20M viewers (19.63M) at 11 p.m. ET.
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[06/05/26 - 01:23 PM]
ABC News Is No. 1 in Total Viewers on Sunday Morning, Friday Evening and in Late-Night
"20/20" stood as Friday's No. 1 program on broadcast and the No. 2 program on all of broadcast and cable in all key target demos on May 29.
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[06/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Lioness" Season Three: Mission Accepted the Espionage Thriller Returns August 2 on Paramount+
From Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the intense female-led espionage thriller continues on a global scale, with chaos ensuing as the Lioness team is deployed on its most personal assignment yet.
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[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
"They Will Kill You" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max June 12
The film stars Zazie Beetz, Myha'La, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette.
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[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
FOX Sports Announces Return of "FOX Saratoga Saturday" and Summer Racing Schedule
Beginning Saturday, July 25, FOX delivers six consecutive Saturdays of live racing from historic Saratoga Race Course, culminating with the DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 29, on FOX.
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[06/05/26 - 08:25 AM]
U.S. Department of Education Announces Mario Lopez Will Host "Presidential 1776 Award" Special
The special will be broadcast Tuesday, June 30, (8:00-9:30PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
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[06/05/26 - 08:04 AM]
"In the Eye of the Storm" - New Season Premieres Sunday, June 28 on Discovery Channel
Told through firsthand accounts and mobile phone footage filmed by everyday people caught in the eye of the storm, each episode captures the chaos, courage and resilience of both unsuspecting citizens and those who dive into the chaos for search and rescue.
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[06/05/26 - 06:31 AM]
"That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer" Will Return for Season 2 on Freeform and Hulu
Spencer announced the news on "Good Morning America" today.
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[06/04/26 - 03:03 PM]
"The Mystery of Richard Simmons - A Diane Sawyer Special" Soars Over 10 Million Total Multiplatform Viewers Across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu
On its encore telecast on Monday, "The Mystery of Richard Simmons - A Diane Sawyer Special" averaged 2.704 million Total Viewers and ranked as the night's No. 1 program on broadcast.
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[06/04/26 - 03:02 PM]
Documentary Uncovers the Harsh Realities of Living on Skid Row - the Epicenter of Los Angeles' Homelessness Crisis
"Finding Mango: To Live and Die on Skid Row" premiere Friday, June 5, at 8 p.m. EDT on Disney+, Hulu and 24/7 streaming news channel ABC News Live.
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[06/04/26 - 01:15 PM]
Starz Greenlights "Power: Legacy" with Joseph Sikora and Michael Rainey, Jr. Reprising Their Iconic Roles
"Power: Legacy" sees the return of Tommy Egan to New York, where he partners with Tariq St. Patrick to take the city by storm.
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[06/04/26 - 01:04 PM]
ESPN Presents Comprehensive UFL Postseason Coverage, Culminating with the 2026 United Bowl on ABC & ESPN Deportes
The UFL playoffs begin Sunday, June 7, on ABC at 3 p.m. as the defending UFL champion DC Defenders take on the Orlando Storm in the Storms' inaugural UFL season, as both teams look to punch their championship ticket.
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[06/04/26 - 12:04 PM]
Discovery Channel June Programming Highlights
This June, look for all-new seasons of "Expedition Unknown," "In the Eye of the Storm," and "Contraband: Seized at the Border."
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[06/04/26 - 11:01 AM]
FX's "The Marriage Plot" Limited Series Ordered for FX and Hulu
Sadie Sink is attached to star and executive produce the project, which will be adapted from the acclaimed novel by Jeffrey Eugenides.
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[06/04/26 - 10:09 AM]
Patricia Heaton to Star in and Executive Produce MPI Original Films' New Legal Drama Pilot "Public Interest"
Set inside a nonprofit public interest law firm in Washington, D.C., "Public Interest" follows Ingrid Erickson, an attorney unexpectedly thrust into the firm's top leadership role after its longtime president suffers a sudden heart attack, and her unconventional team as they fight for everyday people facing impossible odds.
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