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[05/04/21 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 4
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!
ANIMAL KINGDOM (TNT) - Charlayne Woodard has been cast as the modern-day version of Smurf's old accomplice Pamela Johnson in the show's fifth season. Milauna Jemai Jackson played said role in flashback last season. (TVLine.com)
BIG SKY (ABC) - Elwood Reid will serve as showrunner on the series' just-ordered second season. He'll take over day-to-day duties from David E. Kelley, who "will remain as an executive producer and still will be involved creatively." (Deadline.com)
CONFESSIONS OF A CRIME QUEEN (Discovery+, New!) - The streamer has given a straight-to-series order to Lionsgate Television for "a first-of-its-kind anthology series that brings to life riveting, headline-making stories by combining documentary and scripted genres. Each season will focus on the true story of one larger-than-life woman who created and led a multi-million-dollar criminal empire before a dramatic fall from power. The subject will be portrayed by an A-list actress who will also interview the real life female crime lord at the center of the story." Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson of G-Unit Film & Television and Rich Bye of Goodbye Pictures are executive producing. (Deadline.com)
DYNASTY (The CW) - Kara Royster is the latest bound for the upcoming season as Eva, "Fallon's newest assistant and protégé. Fresh out of Wharton Business School, Eva becomes the assistant Fallon never knew was possible: sweet, smart and fully dedicated to her job. But like Fallon, Eva is also ambitious, cunning, and beautiful. Has Fallon hired a mini-me... or a major troublemaker?" (TVLine.com)
EVERYTHING'S TRASH BUT IT'S OKAY (Freeform) - The Phoebe Robinson-led comedy pilot has cast Jordan Carlos as Jayden, "Phoebe's Blerd-y younger brother who was recently elected as a NY State representative"; Toccarra Cash as Malika, "Phoebe's savvy, smart and beautiful "Code Switch Queen" podcast producer"; Nneka Okafor as Jessie, "Phoebe's sister-in-law who's a former socialite-turned-feminist and college professor"; and Moses Storm as Michael, "Phoebe's BFF, roommate and friend since freshman year of college." Additionally, Chioke Nassor has been tapped to direct and co-executive produce the pilot. (Deadline.com)
FLASH, THE (The CW) - Original cast members Tom Cavanagh and Carlos Valdes will both exit as regulars after the current seventh season. "Tom and Carlos have been an integral part of our show for seven seasons, and will be greatly missed," showrunner Eric Wallace said in a statement. "Both are incredible talents who created beloved characters that fans and audiences around the world have come to love. Which is why we are happily keeping the door open for return appearances." Additionally, Jessica Parker Kennedy will reprise her role as Nora West-Allen for the show's 150th episode, which also will see the debut of Jordan Fisher as Bart Allen. (Deadline.com, TVLine.com)
FROM (Epix) - Harold Perrineau is the first to board the sci-fi horror series as Boyd Stevens, "the sheriff whose Draconian rules have held the fragile town together, even as he searches for a way to escape this seemingly inescapable nightmare." (Deadline.com)
HOT PINK (Amazon) - Kym Whitley and Danny Garcia will recur on the pilot, which is loosely inspired by Elana K. Arnold's book "What Girls Are Made Of." Characters specifics continue to remain under wraps. (Variety.com)
IRREGULARS, THE (Netflix) - The streamer has nixed the supernatural detective drama, based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, after one season. (Deadline.com)
LIZA ON DEMAND (YouTube) - The Liza Koshy-led comedy will sign off after its upcoming third season. (Deadline.com)
RUN THE WORLD (Starz) - Rosie O'Donnell will guest star in the upcoming comedy as Josephson, "a brash, foul-mouthed therapist that all four best friends discover they are all seeing. She is a tough loving counselor that challenges the women to take ownership of their actions and acquire new tools for problem-solving." (Variety.com)
STAIRCASE, THE (HBO Max) - Rosemarie DeWitt has been cast in the Toni Collette/Colin Firth-led limited series as Candace Zamperini, Kathleen Peterson's sister. (Deadline.com)
SWEET MAGNOLIAS (Netflix) - Jamie Lynn Spears (Noreen Fitzgibbons), Dion Johnstone (Erik Whitley) and Brandon Quinn (Ronnie Sullivan) will return as regulars on the series' second season. (Deadline.com)
WITCHER, THE (Netflix) - Co-executive producer Jenny Klein has signed a one-year first-look deal with Blumhouse Television. (Deadline.com)
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[05/08/26 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Announces Four Series Orders for the 2026-27 Season
Dramas "Line of Fire" and "The Rockford Files" and comedies "Newlyweds" and "Sunset P.I." are on tap.
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[05/08/26 - 10:50 AM]
"Law & Order" to Return for Season 26 on NBC
The network confirmed the news on social media this morning.
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[05/08/26 - 09:26 AM]
"FOX College Football Friday" Returns to Primetime with Biggest Season Yet
The network's strongest Friday night slate to-date features elite matchups across partner conferences - with appearances from the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers, projected Top-25 matchups, and culminating with the Mountain West Championship.
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[05/08/26 - 09:18 AM]
TNT Sports Delivers Its Most-Watched MLB Regular Season Start Since 2015
The Yankees/Mariners season opener on March 31 delivered 562,000 viewers and peaked at 735,000, making it the most watched opener on TBS since 2012.
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[05/08/26 - 09:02 AM]
ABC Renews "R.J. Decker" for Second Season
Get your flip flops and your lawn flamingos ready.
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[05/08/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu's "Not Suitable For Work"
The series will premiere with three episodes on June 2, then two episodes weekly until the finale on June 23, only on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
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[05/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
ABC Announces Summer 2026 Premiere Dates and Unscripted Renewals
New seasons of "Celebrity Family Feud," "Press Your Luck," and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" will join the previously announced newcomer "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro."
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[05/08/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "James." - Official Trailer - Netflix
A raw and honest look at the man behind Colombia's iconic No. 10 on his road to the 2026 World Cup.
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[05/08/26 - 07:16 AM]
CNN Film "Why We Dream" to Premiere Memorial Day at 8PM ET/PT
The film chronicles the final generation of World War II veterans as they return to France and is produced by Delta Air Lines' Window Seat Studios in partnership with Vice Media's Pulse Films.
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[05/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Forever" Season 2 Starts Production in Los Angeles
Additionally, Malaika Guttoh is set to join the cast as a series regular with Avery Wills Jr. and Tre McBride joining as recurring guests.
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[05/08/26 - 02:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Standalone Sequel to Global Hit "La Palma"
"Florida" (working title) picks up just hours after the volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma, shifting the focus to a Norwegian community in Florida that is still unaware that a devastating tsunami is on its way.
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[05/07/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Viral Hit" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When he accidentally goes viral after a brawl, a weak and broke teen realizes livestreaming fights against delinquents could change his life.
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[05/07/26 - 02:00 PM]
Class Is in Session: FOX Announces New Celebrity Game Show "Nation's Dumbest" - The Only Competition You Don't Want to Win
Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.
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[05/07/26 - 01:10 PM]
ESPN Debuts Short Documentary "Messi: The Forgotten Tape / Messi: La Cinta Olvidada"
Debuting Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, the documentary highlights the pivotal moment that helped shape Lionel Messi's international future and altered the trajectory of global football.
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[05/07/26 - 12:21 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews "Murder in a Small Town" for Season Three
Joining the cast is Peter Gallagher as Rod Finlayson, a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure.
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