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[03/16/21 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 16
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!
AT THAT AGE (NBC) - Sinqua Walls has been cast in the long-in-the-works drama pilot as Layton Cooper, "the youngest of the siblings. Rough around the edges, but still has the Cooper charm." The project was originally ordered to pilot in January 2020, but was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Deadline.com)
ESSEX SERPENT, THE (Apple TV+) - Tom Hiddleston is set to star opposite Claire Danes in the upcoming drama as Will Ransome, "the trusted leader of a small rural community." (Deadline.com)
EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS (UPN) - CBS Studios is developing an animated reboot of the former comedy staple with Chris Rock expected to return as the narrator. Rock and Ali LeRoi created the series based on Rock's teen years. Michael Rotenberg will also serve as an executive producer. No other specifics were given about the project, which is about to hit the marketplace. (Deadline.com)
GIRL BEFORE, THE (HBO Max) - Jessica Plummer has scored a role on the Gugu Mbatha-Raw/David Oyelowo-led limited series as Emma: "Fun loving and confident, Emma is stuck working at an unfulfilling marketing job, and is less than satisfied with her partner. For her, One Folgate Street's stone walls represent security, safety and renewal. But Emma is hiding a dark secret and, living in the pressure cooker that is One Folgate Street, the truth will out in the end." (Deadline.com)
MASTERS OF THE AIR (Apple TV+) - Anthony Boyle is set to star opposite Austin Butler and Calum Turner in the WWII limited series as Major Crosby. No other specifics about the role were given. (Deadline.com)
PANTHER BABY (Starz, New!) - Jamal Joseph has sold a small screen take on his memoir to the pay channel, billed as "the coming-of-age story of a young, sheltered, Black boy who gets thrust into the Black Panther Movement where he finds his identity, cause and manhood in late 1960s Harlem." Gina Prince-Bythewood is also on board to direct and executive produce alongside Joseph, Scott Frank, Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly for CBS Studios. Reggie Rock Bythewood is producing. (Deadline.com)
PEPPA PIG (Nickelodeon) - Entertainment One has extended the children's animated series by 104 episodes, brings its series total to 485 episodes, taking it well into 2027. The news comes as animation studio Astley Baker Davies (Neville Astley, Mark Baker and Phil Davies) has opted to hand off future production to fellow U.K.-based Karrot however head writer Phill Hall and its voice talent will remain unchanged. Season nine of 26 episodes will roll out this spring in the U.S. (Deadline.com)
SHTISEL (Netflix) - Writer Lauren Gussis and director Kenneth Lonergan are looking to import the Israeli drama, billed as "a modern-day Romeo and Juliet story about an ultra-progressive, over-achieving secular eighteen-year-old young woman on the verge of personal freedom, and the strictly observant Orthodox young man to whom she is powerfully drawn - so powerfully that she is willing to uproot her entire life to be with him." CBS Studios and Fremantle are behind the project, which is currently making the network rounds. (Deadline.com)
TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES (The CW) - Lisa Morales has been tapped as showrunner of the series' third season. She'll work alongside creator Vera Miao and fellow executive producer Liz Levine. Liz Alper also joins as a producer while Stephanie Adams-Santos, Sehaj Sethi and Lekethia Dalcoe have been named story editors. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED BALDWIN & GRAMMER PROJECT (ABC) - Sitcom legend James Burrows has signed on to direct and executive produce the debut installment of the multi-camera series, starring Alec Baldwin, Kelsey Grammer and Alec Mapa. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED LAKERS PROJECT (HBO) - Oscar winner Adrien Brody has been cast as legendary head coach Pat Riley in the series, which chronicles the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports' most revered and dominant dynasties - a team that defined its era, both on and off the court. (Deadline.com)
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[04/15/21 - 02:45 PM]
YouTube Originals Reveals Artist and Creator Zach "ZHC" Hsieh as New Host for Second Season of Hit Competition Series "Instant Influencer"
The next iteration of the eight-part series will follow a new format where 10 up-and-coming artists will compete for the coveted title and a $100,000 prize.
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[04/15/21 - 01:37 PM]
Lori Arnold Exposes Her Life as a Drug-Dealing Queenpin in the Exclusive discovery+ Docuseries "Queen of Meth"
The explosive three-hour docuseries begins streaming on discovery+ on Friday, May 7.
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[04/15/21 - 12:03 PM]
MTV Entertainment Studios Sets Premiere for Highly Anticipated Coming-of-Age Film "Pink Skies Ahead" from Stampede Ventures on Saturday, May 8th at 9:00PM ET/PT on MTV
Set in Los Angeles in 1998, it follows Winona (Jessica Barden) who, after dropping out of college and moving back home to live with her parents, is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
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[04/15/21 - 12:02 PM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for Third and Final Season of "Mr Inbetween"
The nine-episode third season, which will be the series' final season, will premiere on Tuesday, May 25 at 10:00/9:00c.
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[04/15/21 - 12:00 PM]
Hit Nature Franchise "Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty" Returns to BBC America Saturday, June 5 at 8PM
In addition, AMC+ will debut the first episode on Saturday, May 29 - one week ahead of its linear premiere.
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[04/15/21 - 11:58 AM]
Philip Lawrence to Host "Come Dance with Me"
The CBS series features young dancers who invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize.
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[04/15/21 - 11:36 AM]
CBS Renews Five of Its Veteran Hit Dramas for Next Season
"NCIS," "Blue Bloods," "Magnum PI," "Bull" and "SWAT" have all been renewed.
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[04/15/21 - 11:16 AM]
Hallmark Channel Kicks Off Production, On an All-New Fifth Season of Hit Series "Chesapeake Shores" Sets Premiere Date for August 15
This season, Robert Buckley joins the all-star ensemble cast led by Meghan Ory, Treat Williams and Diane Ladd.
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[04/15/21 - 11:15 AM]
Craig Piligian Renews Long-Term Agreement as CEO and Chair of Pilgrim Media Group, Expands Responsibilities to Include Oversight of Lionsgate's Unscripted Television Business
Under the new agreement, Piligian has also been elevated to Chair of Pilgrim Media Group.
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[04/15/21 - 11:09 AM]
Comedy Central's Emmy-Nominated "Crank Yankers" Is Back with a New Season Starting on Wednesday, May 5 at 10:30PM ET/PT
Guest voices this season include Desus & Mero, Tiffany Haddish, Trixie Mattel, Annie Murphy, Iliza Shlesinger, Tracy Morgan, Bobby Brown and Kathy Griffin.
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[04/15/21 - 10:39 AM]
TV One Announces New and Returning Slate of Original Programming for 2021
The network celebrated a number of successes this year including a new slate of original programming that includes a mix of scripted and unscripted series dedicated to elevating Black stories.
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[04/15/21 - 10:30 AM]
"A Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Broadcast Live Following President Joe Biden's First Address to a Joint Session of Congress, Wednesday, April 28
Guests for this show will be announced at a later date.
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[04/15/21 - 10:07 AM]
Apple Lands Documentary Feature Film "Fathom" Premiering on Apple TV+ on June 25
Directed and photographed by Drew Xanthopoulos, "Fathom" follows Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet, two scientists focused on the study of humpback whale songs and social communication.
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[04/15/21 - 10:05 AM]
MTV Sets Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated Return of "Siesta Key" on Wednesday, May 12 at 8PM ET/PT
The new slate of sizzling episodes focuses on Juliette and Kelsey hustling to launch their businesses, Brandon embarking on his unexpected journey into fatherhood, Chloe refocusing her energy, and Madisson's nuptials right on the horizon.
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[04/15/21 - 10:01 AM]
Pete Davidson and Director Jason Orley Reunite for "I Slept with Joey Ramone"
Netflix and STXfilms have partnered to develop and produce a biopic chronicling the life of the king of punk.
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