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[05/24/22 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 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!
COBRA KAI (Netflix) - Alicia Hannah-Kim is bound for the series' fifth season as "the formidable South Korean sensei Kim Da-Eun who factors into Terry Silver's (Thomas Ian Griffith) plans for accelerating Cobra Kai's expansion." Additionally, Dallas Dupree Young's Kenny Payne has been upgraded to a series regular. (Deadline.com)
CSI: VEGAS (CBS) - Lex Medlin and Ariana Guerra have joined the cast while Jay Lee's Chris Park will return as a regular on the series' second season. Medlin will play Beau, "who spent the last two decades as one of Dow Chemical's top research scientists. After the pandemic, Beau decided it was time to do more meaningful work than developing new adhesives. He took a massive pay cut, followed his heart, and graduated at the top of his class at the CSI Academy." And Guerra portrays Serena, "a hard-boiled, tiny but mighty, tough-skinned cynic. There is no room inside Serena for a filter. A daughter of cops and a sister to doctors, Serena is not content to let science lead the way without some saucy commentary and tough questions." (Deadline.com)
DYNASTY (The CW) - Charisma Carpenter will drop by the show's July 8 episode as Heather, "a former babysitter of Fallon's who makes a surprise return - and drops a huge bombshell on the Carringtons." (TVLine.com)
FBI (CBS) - The network pulled tonight's school shooting-themed season finale "Prodigal Son" following the real life events in Uvalde, Texas today. It's not clear when the episode will be rescheduled. A repeat of "Under Pressure" aired in its place. (Deadline.com)
HISTORY OF A PLEASURE SEEKER (Hulu) - Lesley-Ann Brandt is the latest addition to the drama pilot as Jacobina: "Powerful, beautiful and always in control, Jacobina has achieved everything her privileged childhood taught her to wish for. She's helped her husband become one of the richest men in Europe and her two accomplished daughters rule the fashion world. But her adored 10-year-old son Egbert has refused to leave the house for two years." (Deadline.com)
MRS. AMERICAN PIE (Apple TV+) - Josh Lucas has been cast as Douglas, Maxine's (Kristen Wiig) husband, in the upcoming comedy series. (Deadline.com)
NEW AMSTERDAM (NBC) - Sandra Mae Frank, who plays Dr. Elizabeth Wilder, will return as a regular for the show's upcoming fifth and final season. (TVLine.com)
THAT '90S SHOW (Netflix) - Tommy Chong will reprise his "That '70s Show" role of Leo in the reboot series. (Deadline.com)
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[06/30/22 - 01:30 PM]
Apple TV+ Makes San Diego Comic-Con Debut with Lineup of Fan-Favorite, Critically Acclaimed Series "Severance," "For All Mankind," "See," "Invasion," "Foundation" and "Mythic Quest"
In addition to these must-see panels, attendees will have the opportunity - if they dare - to get "severed" as they immerse themselves in the world of Lumon Industries at an innovative "Severance" installation at the Hard Rock Hotel.
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[06/30/22 - 01:15 PM]
Freeform Picks Up New Drama "The Watchful Eye" (FKA "The Nanny") to Series from Ryan Seacrest Productions
"The Watchful Eye" follows Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past, maneuvering her way into working as a live-in nanny for an affluent family in Manhattan.
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[06/30/22 - 01:02 PM]
Joe Kenda Returns for Season 3 to Tell the True Stories of the Grit and Tenacity That It Takes to Be an "American Detective"
With a 92% solve rate, Joe Kenda is one of the country's most experienced and successful homicide detectives.
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[06/30/22 - 01:01 PM]
Hallmark Offers Viewers All-New Original Premieres in August on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Each Saturday night throughout the month, fans can immerse themselves in heartfelt stories of romance showing that love can happen in unexpected ways.
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[06/30/22 - 12:09 PM]
The History Channel's New Series "History's Crazy Rich Ancients" Premieres Sunday, July 17 at 10pm
Each half-hour episode introduces mysterious icons from the past who shared one obsession - from exotic animals to billion-dollar parties to nine-figure palaces.
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[06/30/22 - 11:13 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils Cast of Live-Action Godzilla and Titans Series
Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski have been cast to star in the upcoming series.
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[06/30/22 - 11:05 AM]
NBC Unveils A-List Lineup for "Password" Revival Starring Jimmy Fallon and Hosted by Keke Palmer
Episodes will feature Yvette Nicole Brown, Tony Hale, Jon Hamm, Chelsea Handler, Heidi Klum, Joel McHale, Chrissy Metz, Martin Short, J.B. Smoove and Meghan Trainor.
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[06/30/22 - 10:33 AM]
Lifetime Announces New Movie from Executive Producer and Star Reba McEntire
"Reba McEntire's The Hammer" is a new movie inspired by the life of traveling circuit judge, Kim Wanker, who hands down justice unlike anyone else.
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[06/30/22 - 10:17 AM]
discovery+ Announces July Programming Slate
The "90 Day" universe is heading to the UK with the premiere of "90 Day Fiance: UK," following eight couples who are testing if their long-distance relationship is the real deal.
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[06/30/22 - 10:06 AM]
Alexa PenaVega & Carlos PenaVega Star in "Love in the Limelight," Premiering August 6 on Hallmark Channel
Inspired by the real-life love story of Willie Aames and his wife Winnie Hung, the script was written by Aames, Hung and Rich Tabach.
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[06/30/22 - 09:19 AM]
ALLBLK's Highly Anticipated New Dramedy Series, "Send Help" Premieres Thursday, August 11
The coming-of-age dark comedy series comes from actor Jean Elie and writer Mike Gauyo.
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[06/30/22 - 09:02 AM]
Video: NBC's "La Brea" - Season 2 First Look
The second season of "La Brea" premieres Tuesday, September 27 at 9:00/8:00c on NBC.
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[06/30/22 - 09:01 AM]
Actress Sarah Hyland to Host Peacock's All-New and Even Steamier Version of "Love Island USA"
Peacock's new season premieres July 19 with six episode drops per week.
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[06/30/22 - 09:01 AM]
A+E Networks Bakes Up Multi-Platform Programming Partnership with Celebrity Baker, Chef & Entrepreneur Buddy Valastro
The pact includes more than 60 hours of original programming, including the development of multiple new series and holiday specials produced by A+E's factual division, Six West Media, in association with Cakehouse Media.
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[06/30/22 - 08:43 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Super Trailer for "All Star Shore"
The series is now streaming exclusively on Paramount+ and is also streaming internationally where the service is available.
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