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[04/01/21 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 1
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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AP BIO (Peacock) - Hayley Marie Norman has scored an arc on the upcoming season as Shayla: "Sweet, smart, and with a good sense of humor, she's a new substitute teacher at Whitlock High." (Deadline.com)
BANKER'S WIFE, THE (Amazon) - Lesli Linka Glatter and Cheryl Bloch have signed a first-look deal with Universal Television. The pact is timed with the launch of their Backyard Pictures banner. Glatter had been set to helm all eight episodes of the Cristina Alger adaptation, which was shut down by the global pandemic. (Deadline.com)
BLESS THE HARTS (FOX) - A network spokesperson has confirmed the animated comedy will sign off after two seasons in May.
BRIDGERTON (Netflix) - Charithra Chandran and Rupert Young have both scored roles alongside Simone Ashley on the show's sophomore run. Ashley plays Anthony's romantic interest, Kate Sharma; while Chandran will play "her younger sister, Edwina, who first catches the Viscount's attention." And Young is Jack, "the newest member of the Ton with a connection to one of its most notable families and a Bridgerton mystery. The character was created for the series; he is not in the books." (Deadline.com)
EXPOSURE (Hulu, New!) - The streamer will roll out a new reality competition series - which "sees up-and-coming photographers participating in weekly challenges that put their skills to the test, with the winner being crowned the next great photographer" - on Monday, April 26. Samsung, in partnership with BBH Entertainment, created the series, with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's Westbrook Media producing it. (THR.com)
GASLIT (Starz) - Dan Stevens is set to join Julia Roberts and Sean Penn in the Watergate drama as White House counsel John Dean. He replaces Armie Hammer, "who fell off the show in the wake of sexual assault allegations." (Deadline.com)
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT HURTING MEN'S FEELINGS (CBS) - Amy York Rubin has been tapped to direct the single-camera comedy pilot from Sarah Cooper and Cindy Chupack, which "revolves around three women at different stages in their careers at a male-dominated company who help each other navigate modern gender politics in their professional and personal lives." (Deadline.com)
MAGNOLIA TABLE WITH JOANNA GAINES (Disney+) - The Magnolia Network's flagship series will return for a second season on Friday, April 9 followed by a third season three months later, this summer. (THR.com)
OFFER, THE (Paramount+) - Dexter Fletcher has signed on to direct the first block of episodes of the limited series, based on Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy's extraordinary, never-revealed experiences of making "The Godfather." He'll also executive produce alongside Ruddy, Michael Tolkin, Nikki Toscano, Leslie Greif and Dalia Ibelhauptaite. (THR.com)
PHYSICAL (Apple TV+) - Ian Gomez will recur on the newcomer as Ernie, "an early tech pioneer who hit the jackpot with one of his inventions, and now plays a big role in local politics." (Deadline.com)
POWERPUFF GIRLS, THE (The CW) - Nicholas Podany has been tapped as "nerdy, power-hungry, insecure Joseph "Jojo" Mondel Jr. [who] was obsessed with the original crime-fighting trio of supergirls, despite his father's grudge against them. As an adult, Jojo finds his sweetness and rage constant battle. In the original cartoon series, Mojo Jojo posed as the super-powered trio's main adversary. Before the battles against Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, Mojo Jojo served as a chimpanzee assistant to Professor Utonium in his lab where he accidentally caused the accident that created the Powerpuff Girls, and altered his own DNA." (Deadline.com)
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, THE (Amazon) - Barry Jenkins, Adele Romanski, and Mark Ceryak's Pastel banner has signed a first-look television deal with HBO and HBO Max and A24. (Deadline.com)
VON DUTCH DOCUMENTARY SERIES (Hulu, New!) - The Intellectual Property Corporation has booked a three-part documentary series at the streamer which "chronicles the true story behind the rise and fall of the iconic 2000s fashion brand. In this character-driven saga, Venice Beach surfers, gangsters, European fashionistas and Hollywood movers and shakers all vie for control of the infamous brand - pushing it from obscurity to one of the most recognizable labels on Earth. After a decade of backstabbing, greed and bloodshed, their lives - and pop culture - will never be the same." Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Sheila Conlin and Andrew Renzi are the executive producers on the project, due later this year, with Renzi directing. (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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