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[12/24/21 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 20-24
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!
9-1-1: LONE STAR (FOX) - Julie Benz and Amy Acker will both drop by upcoming episodes of the series. Benz will play Sadie, "an artist and outdoors woman with the humility and wonder of a naturalist but the swagger and brass of a native Texan. She's in the cabin next to Owen's in the hill country." And Acker's Catherine, "the chief of staff to the governor of Texas, is described as an alpha, as well as accomplished, beautiful, and formidable." (TVInsider.com, 12/20)
BOB'S BURGERS (FOX) - Jay Johnston, who voices Jimmy Pesto, has been "sidelined" from the animated series "due to his alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol Riot." (Deadline.com, 12/18)
CHARMED (The CW) - Kapil Talwalkar will recur on the upcoming season as Dev, "a handsome, intense and charming 'Gandharva,' a magical creature with the power to influence people with his voice." (Variety.com, 12/23)
DEAD TO ME (Netflix) - Filming on the show's upcoming third and final season has not been impacted despite "multiple positive Covid tests." (Deadline.com, 12/21)
EQUALIZER, THE (CBS) - Chris Noth has been fired from the CBS drama "after sexual assault allegations against the actor." He'll only appear in one more episode, due on January 2. (Deadline.com, 12/20)
GREY'S ANATOMY (ABC) - Talks are underway with ABC Signature and Shondaland for a potential 19th season of the veteran drama series. Titular star Ellen Pompeo has also has been approached about continuing for another season. (Deadline.com, 12/22)
JULIE AND THE PHANTOMS (Netflix) - Kenny Ortega took to social media to confirm the series has been canceled after one season, which bowed in September 2020. (@kennyortegablog, 12/18)
PARTNER TRACK (Netflix) - Lena Ahn will recur on the upcoming drama as "Ingrid's chaotic, artistic, feminist, social-justice-warrior, Gen-Z sister Lina, who is the first to call out the patriarchy and the bland dudes that she dates." (Deadline.com, 12/20)
PRAISE PETEY/SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (Freeform/NBC) - "Saturday Night Live" head writer Anna Drezen is departing the series to focus on her upcoming Freeform animated comedy "Praise Petey." (@annadrezen, 12/22)
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[12/21/25 - 05:01 AM]
Video: Legoshi and Haru's Story Reaches Its Finale - "BEASTARS Final Season Part 2" Premieres March 2026, Main Trailer Out Now
While Louis and Haru navigate their new lives at university, Legoshi catches the eye of a BEASTAR who needs his help in capturing a heinous criminal.
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[12/19/25 - 07:57 PM]
Breaking Live from "Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua": A New Dave Chappelle Stand-Up Special Drops Tonight
Watch after the fight, only on Netflix.
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[12/19/25 - 04:52 PM]
Season One Finale of Vince Gilligan's Critically Acclaimed Science Fiction Drama "Pluribus" Starring Emmy Award-Nominee Rhea Seehorn Premieres Early on December 24, 2025 on Apple TV
The ninth episode will debut early ahead of the holiday on Apple TV on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
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[12/19/25 - 03:01 PM]
Video: "STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The latest installment premieres on Thursday, March 19, 2026, only on Netflix.
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[12/19/25 - 02:33 PM]
ABC Celebrates Record-Breaking 2025 with Top Six Shows Among Adults 18-49 and TV's No. 1 Show, "High Potential"
"High Potential" stands as the No. 1 series for the year in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, with the network also owning the Top Six shows in the key Adult demo.
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[12/19/25 - 12:24 PM]
Multi Emmy-Nominated BET+ Comedy "The Ms. Pat Show" Returns for Season 5 on Wednesday, January 7
The first four seasons of the groundbreaking R-rated sitcom unpacked everything from drug addiction and abortion to sexual abuse and dysfunctional family cycles.
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[12/19/25 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Critical Incident" Debuts December 29
The film revisits the 2010 death of Anastasio Hernández-Rojas, an undocumented Mexican immigrant who died while in custody at the border.
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[12/19/25 - 09:31 AM]
Laura Marcus Joins the Cast of "Assassin's Creed," The New Live-Action Series Adaptation of Ubisoft's Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, and Zachary Hart also star in the Netflix series.
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[12/19/25 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Focus Features' Critically Acclaimed "Bugonia" Beginning December 26
Nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards and 3 Critics Choice Awards, Focus Features' psychological thriller stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone.
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[12/19/25 - 06:01 AM]
"Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party" to Feature the Singing Voices of HUNTR/X from Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" and Country Sensation Lainey Wilson
This Christmas, Netflix is decking the halls and the halftime stage with a spectacular celebration that's set to dazzle fans around the globe.
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[12/19/25 - 06:01 AM]
ESPN and The Heisman Trophy Trust Extend Exclusive Media Rights Agreement
The 2025 Heisman Trophy Ceremony averaged 4.3 million viewers, delivering the event's best audience since 2012 and finishing up 69% year-over-year.
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[12/19/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils the Teaser Trailer and Reveals the Release Month of Its Next Italian Prime Original Film Shot in English, "Love Me Love Me"
It only takes one look to fall in love. And nothing will ever be the same again.
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[12/19/25 - 02:01 AM]
"Salvador" Arrives to Netflix on February 6
"Salvador" is an action drama series in which Luis Tosar steps into the shoes of Salvador, a father and emergency medical technician who fights to leave behind his past with alcohol and make amends for the mistakes he made with his family.
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[12/18/25 - 07:01 PM]
"Last Samurai Standing" Renewed for Season 2 - A Global Sensation Proudly Made in Japan
The battle royale that captivated Japan and international audiences now turns the page to its next chapter.
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[12/18/25 - 06:01 PM]
"Dynamite Kiss" Nears Its Final Episode, Leaving Ji-hyeok and Da-rim at a Crossroads Between Romance and Goodbye
The final episode premieres December 24, just in time for Christmas, only on Netflix.
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