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[05/02/22 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 2
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!
AMERICAN GIGOLO (Showtime) - Nikki Toscano and Russell Rothberg have signed as consulting producers to the upcoming drama, following the exit of David Hollander after an investigation into allegations of misconduct. They'll work alongside David Bar Katz, who took over as showrunner. (Deadline.com)
COMPANY YOU KEEP, THE (ABC) - William Fichtner is set to star opposite Milo Ventimiglia and Catherine Haena Kim in the drama pilot as Leo: "A former steel worker turned grifter, Leo is a master of the sleight of hand. Cards, shell games, pick-pocketing, Leo learned the fine art of the misdirect a long time ago. A proud man who'd do anything for his family, Leo has a lifetime of regrets and soon he won't remember any of them. In the early stage of Alzheimer's, Leo is determined to pull off one last big score to make his family financially secure before he loses his faculties." (Deadline.com)
DISCLAIMER (Apple TV+) - Louis Partridge is the latest to be cast in the Cate Blanchett/Kevin Kline-led psychological thriller series as Jonathan Brigstocke, "a teenager on his gap year traveling through Italy who allows himself to give in to his deeper desires with unexpected consequences." (Variety.com)
MAN IN FULL, A (Netflix) - Two-time Emmy winner Jeff Daniels is set to star in the six-episode limited series based on Tom Wolfe's 1998 novel, which "revolves around Charlie Croker (Daniels), a polarizing and robust Atlanta real estate mogul who faces sudden bankruptcy. Crude, rude and irrepressible, Charlie defends his empire against all takers. At any cost." Writer David E. Kelley and director Regina King are behind the project with Matthew Tinker also executive producing. (Deadline.com)
PEARL (Netflix) - The animated project from Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex's Archewell Productions is not moving forward at the streaming service. (Deadline.com, 5/1)
PICTIONARY (Syndication) - The Jerry O'Connell-hosted game show strip is formally a go in 90% of the country for a fall 2022 national launch. (Deadline.com)
RIVERDALE (The CW) - Caroline Day is slated to recur on the current season as Heather, "a librarian in Greendale and Cheryl's long-rumored junior-high sweetheart. After tracking down Heather on social media, Cheryl gets in touch with her, much to Nana Rose's disapproval. Then, when Heather re-enters Cheryl's life, she does so with secret knowledge that may help Cheryl understand her emerging powers better." (Deadline.com)
SAINT X (Hulu) - Filming on the series was shut down Friday in the Dominican Republic "after several crew members, including the key grip and members of the electric unit, walked off the set." Said report adds they "allege that they were not compensated correctly for overtime, which led to their walk-off." A spokesperson said they will be replaced with other U.S. union members. (Deadline.com)
SPRUNG (Freevee) - Kate Walsh, Camden Garcia and Andre Jamal Kinney are bound for the upcoming comedy series. Walsh will play Congresswoman Paula Tackleberry, "who is targeted by the group for using insider trading secrets to sell millions of dollars in stocks while assuring the public that the COVID-19 pandemic is nothing to worry about." Garcia then will play congressional aide Collin, "who unwittingly gets himself and his boyfriend involved in his boss's trading scheme surrounding the approval of COVID-19 vaccines." And Kinney is Collin's loving boyfriend, Brett, "who also gets wrapped up in the congresswoman's scheme. Brett has a passion for dance and tries to support his boyfriend's career as best he can." (Variety.com)
THIS JOKA (Roku) - The stand-up comedy series from Will Smith will not return for a second season on the streaming service. Roku, which acquired the completed episodes from the now defunct Quibi, reportedly "never really have had the option to renew the series" as it lapsed before Roku launched the show. Smith was also tapped to host his first comedy variety show for Roku however "the special was never filmed, and for obvious reasons, there's no plans to move forward with it at the streamer." (Deadline.com)
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[05/08/26 - 02:11 PM]
Nine Actors Join Season 2 of Prime Video's "Scarpetta" from Blumhouse Television
David Arquette, Stella Baker, Jodi Balfour, Kim Dickens, Troy Garity, Jerod Haynes, Michael "Killer Mike" Render, Holland Taylor, and William Zabka are all on tap.
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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 - 09:08 AM]
Landmark Oasis Documentary Film by Steven Knight Coming to Cinemas and Disney+ This Year
Presented by Disney+, the film will open in select IMAX and cinemas worldwide for a limited theatrical engagement beginning September 11, before streaming exclusively on Disney+ internationally later this year.
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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 - 06:05 AM]
"Groundswell," The Final Chapter in the Acclaimed Documentary Trilogy from Filmmakers Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Will Premiere Globally on June 5 Exclusively on Prime Video
The film is narrated by Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore.
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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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