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[07/08/21 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 8
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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COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE/WHEN THEY SEE US (Netflix) - Emmy-nominee Michael Starrbury has signed a multi-year overall deal with the streamer where he'll develop new series projects on an exclusive basis. (Deadline.com)
FBI: INTERNATIONAL (CBS) - Luke Kleintank, Heida Reed and Vinessa Vidotto are the first to be cast in the latest spin-off series. Kleintank will play "the Head of the International FBI Fly Team unit"; with Reed plays as "his second-in-command"; and Vidotto as "a green but eager and ambitions member of the team." The series is slated to be shot in Budapest, Hungary. (Deadline.com)
GARCIAS, THE (HBO Max) - The streamer's "The Brothers Garcia" reboot series has cast Oliver Alexander as Max Garcia; Nitzia Chama as Ana Garcia; Maeve Garay as Victoria Garcia; Elsha Kim as Yunjin Huh Garcia; Ayva Severy as Andrea Huh Garcia; and Trinity Jo-Li Bliss as Alexa Huh Garcia. They join Ada Maris (Sonia Garcia), Carlos Lacamara (Ray Garcia), Alvin Alvarez (Larry Garcia), Jeffrey Licon (Carlos Garcia), Bobby Gonzalez (George Garcia) and Vaneza Pitynski (Lorena Garcia) as previously announced. Production is underway in Texas and Mexico. (Deadline.com)
MOONHAVEN (AMC) - Dominic Monaghan is the first to be cast in the sci-fi drama as Paul Serno, "a detective on the Moon in a utopian community tasked with solving the problems of Earth." (Deadline.com)
NCIS: HAWAI'I (CBS) - Alex Tarrant has joined the cast of the Vanessa Lachey-led spin-off series while Enver Gjokaj is slated for a recurring role. Tarrant will play Kai, "a new addition to Tennant's team who boasts the special ability to blend into the island while investigating high-stakes crimes. Kai recently returned home to care for his ailing father and to reconcile with his complicated past. A far cry from his carefree years catching waves and serenading a wahine with his 'uke, but that's all in a day's work for an agent of his caliber." Gjokaj then is Joe Milius, "a high-ranking Navy Captain and commander of Pacific Fleet who is protecting the honor of a dead officer who was piloting a top-secret experimental aircraft that crashed into a cliff. Milius, who maintains the collision was an accident, clashes with Tennant as she takes control of the investigation though he can't help but respect her ability as a leader." (Deadline.com)
OFFER, THE (Paramount+) - The ever-expanding cast of the streamer's behind-the-scenes of the making of "The Godfather" has added Burn Gorman as Charles Bluhdorn, "the volatile head of Gulf & Western"; Justin Chambers as Marlon Brando, "the legendary Oscar winner and greatest actor of his generation"; Patrick Gallo as Mario Puzo, "author of The Godfather and Oscar winning co-writer of the films"; Josh Zuckerman as Peter Bart, "the legendary Hollywood executive and journalist"; Meredith Garretson as Ali MacGraw, "the famous actress at the beginning of her career"; Nora Arnezeder as Francoise Glazer, "owner of the Chateau Marmont and wife of Al Ruddy"; Paul McCrane as Jack Ballard, "head of physical production for Paramount Pictures"; Anthony Skordi as Carlo Gambino, "the infamous mafioso and head of the five crime families"; Jake Cannavale as Caesar, "loyal Colombo family soldier"; James Madio as Gino, "soldier in the Colombo crime family"; Michael Rispoli as Tommy Lucchese, "head of one of the five mafia crime families"; Stephanie Koenig as Andrea Eastman, "head of casting for Paramount Pictures"; Lou Ferrigno as Lenny Montana, "the former wrestler and mob enforcer who played Luca Brasi in The Godfather"; Frank John Hughes as Frank Sinatra, "the iconic singer with connections in high places"; and Danny Nucci as Mario Biaggi, "an influential politician with his sights set on The Godfather." (Variety.com)
WOKE (Hulu) - Marquita Goings and Miguel Pinzon have landed recurring roles on the new season as Hype, "a friend of Ayana (Sasheer Zamata) and new love interest for Clovis (T. Murph)"; and Tommy, "a blunt and inscrutable un-housed artist with a sharp wit who challenges Keef (Lamorne Morris) and his view of activism," respectively. (Deadline.com)
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[05/21/26 - 12:00 PM]
What's New on HBO Max This June
Highlights include the return of "House of the Dragon" and the debut of "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness."
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[05/21/26 - 11:00 AM]
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[05/21/26 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu Original "Hannah Berner: None of My Business"
Hannah Berner delivers her most vulnerable material yet - questioning her future, exposing her unorthodox career path, dishing dating secrets and admitting she's "part-time hot" in this sensational sophomore special.
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[05/21/26 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)" Debuts June 7
Acclaimed producer, director, and musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson tells the story of the legendary nine-time Grammy Award-winning band.
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[05/21/26 - 10:00 AM]
The Tony Awards to Feature Showstopping Performances by All of the Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical Nominees
Additional performances will be announced in the coming weeks.
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[05/21/26 - 09:02 AM]
HBO Max Announces the Debut of HBO Original "House of the Dragon" with American Sign Language (ASL) to Mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Season one with ASL will debut on May 29, followed by season two on June 15.
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[05/21/26 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Releases Trailer and Key Art for All-New Season of Fan-Favorite Mystery Thriller "Harry Wild" Premiering Monday, June 22 on Acorn TV
Season five marks a highly anticipated on-screen reunion between Jane Seymour, who stars and executive produces, and Joe Lando, her longtime co-star from the beloved Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman."
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[05/21/26 - 08:16 AM]
"Emily in Paris" Begins Production in Greece for the 6th and Final Season
Since its debut in 2020, Seasons 1-5 have spent 32 weeks on the Netflix Global Top 10 list, reached #1 in 90 countries, and accumulated over 250 million views.
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[05/21/26 - 08:02 AM]
ID Explores the Dark Reality Behind Viral "Pearadise" Community in New Docuseries - "Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise" Premieres Wednesday, June 10 from 8-11PM ET/PT
In 2020, a social media-driven community known as "Pearadise" began gaining attention online, positioning itself as a space dedicated to sisterhood and body positivity for plus-size women.
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[05/21/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Untold UK: Vinnie Jones" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This is the story of Vinnie Jones' rise, fall and comeback against odds - and red cards - from one of football's most notorious hard men to FA cup winner.
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[05/21/26 - 07:30 AM]
"Jackass" Returns to Paramount+
Seasons 1-3 return to Paramount+ today in restored original versions - bringing fans closer than ever to the episodes as they first aired, or were originally intended to air, by Johnny Knoxville and the original creative team.
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[05/21/26 - 07:01 AM]
NBC Sports' 2026 SuperMotocross Coverage Delivers Viewership Gains and Milestones
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[05/21/26 - 07:00 AM]
Presenters Announced for "The 52nd American Music Awards," Monday, May 25 on CBS
Alysa Liu, Anthony Ramos, EJAE, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Hannah Berner, Hilary Duff, Jason Derulo, John Legend, Lisa Rinna, Ludacris, Mariah the Scientist, Matt Rife, Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs, Melanie Martinez, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul, REI AMI, Russell Dickerson and more will present.
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[05/21/26 - 06:30 AM]
Don't Answer the Phone. "Scream 7" Slashes Its Way to Paramount+ on May 28
When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target.
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[05/21/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
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