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[07/01/21 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 1
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!
CHICAGO MED (NBC) - Co-stars S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt, Nick Gehlfuss and Brian Tee have closed new multi-year deals to continue with the series through its eighth season. It's understood original cast member Marlyne Barrett "has one more year on her existing contract and also is set to return" while Yaya DaCosta and Torrey DeVitto previously announced their respective exits. (Deadline.com)
DARK HORSE/NATIONAL PARKS/TRIAGE (ABC) - The Alphabet has passed on all three of the aforementioned drama pilots. Medical drama "Triage" was filmed last year while the Kevin Costner-penned "National Parks" was turned in after the upfronts. As for "Dark Horse," the network's import of the Australian series was never filmed however producers Universal Television and A+E Studios plan to shop it elsewhere. Two other projects, "Epic" and "Promised Land," remain in contention. (Variety.com)
DOLORES: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE WANNINKHOF CASE (HBO Max, New!) - The streamer has commissioned a six-part documentary series from Unicorn Content: "Originally convicted of murdering her former partner's daughter, Dolores Vázquez, or Loli to her friends, turned out to be the victim of one of the highest profile Spanish legal disasters in recent history." Miguel Salvat, Hanka Kasteliková, Xelo Montesinos, Víctor García Martín and Toñi Moreno are the executive producers. (Variety.com)
JOE EXOTIC (Peacock) - William Fichtner has signed onto the limited series as Rick Kirkham, "Joe's (John Cameron Mitchell) reality show producer." He replaces Dennis Quaid, "who had to exit the project due to a scheduling conflict." (Deadline.com)
LOOT (Apple TV+) - Joel Kim Booster will star opposite Maya Rudolph in the comedy series as Nicholas, "Molly's loyal assistant." (Deadline.com)
OUR KIND OF PEOPLE (FOX) - Nadine Ellis is the latest addition to the upcoming drama. In a recasting made after the pilot's table read, she'll replace LeToya Luckett as Leah Franklin-Dupont, "a strong, confident, elegant businesswoman who sits at the top of the food chain of the wealthy, long-standing Black elite in Martha's Vineyard. Leah feels the pressure of her position, and a responsibility to give back to the Black community. But when Angela Vaughn arrives and starts to shake things up and threaten her family's legacy, Leah makes it her mission to bar Angela from acceptance into The Bluffs before she tears down everything Leah's family has built." (Deadline.com)
STAIRCASE, THE (HBO Max) - Tim Guinee has scored a role on the limited series as Bill Peterson, "Michael Peterson's (Colin Firth) younger brother and an attorney by training." (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED COBURN & WOOTTON PROJECT (NBC) - Costa Ronin has booked a lead role in the Morena Baccarin/Ryan Michelle Bathé-led drama pilot as Sergey Vodianov: "Devilishly charming with a killer smile and an ice-cold sense of humor, he is the love of Elena's life and her partner in crime. Together they spent decades building their criminal empire and dodging danger, leaving a pile of bodies in their wake. When our story begins, everyone believes Sergey is now dead, too.. except Elena." (Deadline.com)
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[11/13/25 - 01:36 PM]
Major League Soccer Is Coming to Apple TV Starting in 2026
Starting next season, fans can watch every regular-season match, the annual Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and more - all included with an Apple TV subscription.
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[11/13/25 - 01:12 PM]
Great American Media Is National Linear, Digital, and Streaming Home of the 137th Rose Parade Presented by Honda
The Rose Parade has named legendary athlete, entrepreneur, and transformative philanthropist, Earvin "Magic" Johnson as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Rose Parade.
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[11/13/25 - 11:01 AM]
Peacock Brings the Ultimate Sunday Night Football Watch Party Serving Up Touchdowns and Tea with "Reality Hot Seat" - Streaming Live Throughout the Houston Texans-Kansas City Chiefs Matchup on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 8 P.M. ET
Leading the charge is an all-star panel ready to call the game like it's their favorite reunion special: "Boston Rob" Mariano, Heather Gay, TV and podcast host Justin Sylvester and Kate Chastain.
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[11/13/25 - 11:00 AM]
"The Celebrity Traitors" UK to Premiere on Peacock Thursday, Nov. 20
An average of 11.1 million people tuned in to watch the final episode of this year's Celebrity version last week in the UK - the biggest live audience of the year for a single UK TV show.
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[11/13/25 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Hands Comedy All Stars Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson November 25 Premiere Date for "Good Sports"
Premiering November 25 exclusively on Prime Video, new episodes of "Good Sports" will stream every Tuesday in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[11/13/25 - 10:00 AM]
12 Bakers Are Ready to Sleigh the Competition and Battle for the Title of First-Ever "Next Level Baker!"
The series premieres Thursday, December 4 at 9:00/8:00c on FOX.
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[11/13/25 - 09:45 AM]
Melissa Peterman to Host "Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade"
On the eve of the iconic "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," viewers will enjoy an all-access look at the Macy's Parade Studio to discover exactly what it takes to create the famous floats and balloons prior to their journey through the streets of New York.
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[11/13/25 - 09:32 AM]
Wonder Project's Inspiring Docuseries, "Redemption," Premieres on the Wonder Project Subscription on Prime Video in the U.S. on Sunday, November 16
The limited docuseries chronicles the Ohio State football team's unforgettable 2024 season, culminating in a national championship, but this story goes much deeper than touchdowns and trophies.
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[11/13/25 - 09:06 AM]
Golf Channel Announces New Morning Programming Beginning January 2026
New morning programming on Golf Channel is highlighted by on-course reporter Smylie Kaufman bringing his popular show and podcast, "The Smylie Show," to Golf Channel on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. ET.
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[11/13/25 - 09:02 AM]
Prime Video Announces November 17 Release Date for "Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway" Season 2 Premiere Concert Event
Hosted by series lead Erika Henningsen, at New York's historic Majestic Theater, the concert event features performances of the show's hit songs from Seasons One and Two.
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[11/13/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Kathleen Madigan: The Family Thread" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The one-hour special will premiere November 21, 2025 on Prime Video.
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[11/13/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "The Shuffle" Debuts November 25
The documentary is the first in a new series of short football films, made in partnership with NFL Films, and will debut in advance of the new season of "Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East."
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[11/13/25 - 08:30 AM]
"Mad Men" Comes to HBO Max December 1
This marks the first time the series is available to stream in 4K, giving audiences and longtime fans the opportunity to enjoy the series' authentically-crafted elements with crisp detail and enhanced visual clarity.
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[11/13/25 - 08:03 AM]
Star Designer Bobby Berk Turns Chaotic Collections Into Dream Digs in New HGTV Series "Junk or Jackpot?" Premiering Friday, Dec. 26, at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT
Executive produced by actor, wrestler and entrepreneur John Cena, the six-episode season will follow Bobby as he meets passionate people who are in desperate need of a life-changing renovation and will soon discover the hidden monetary value of their massive and unusual collections.
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[11/13/25 - 08:00 AM]
Apple TV Unveils First Look and Premiere Date for All-New Wildlife Series "Born to be Wild"
Filmed over several years across three continents, the six-part documentary series follows six endangered young animals as they grow up in our world but are destined to return to theirs.
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