or


[10/07/22 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 7
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC)

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!


ALERT (FOX) - The Dania Ramirez/Scott Caan-led drama has cast Adeola Role as Kemi, "a confident and generous member of the Missing Persons Unit"; Ryan Broussard as Mike, "Nikki's fellow investigator and lover, having met when he was assigned to oversee the search for Keith"; and Graham Verchere as Keith, "abducted at age 11, long-since presumed dead, Keith resurfaces as a seemingly normal, gangly 17-year-old teenager, happy to be reunited with his family, albeit a tad tentative." John Eisendrath, Jamie Foxx, Datari Turner, J.R. Orci, Adam Kane and Michael Offer are also executive producers for Sony Pictures Television and FOX Entertainment. (Deadline.com)
DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY, THE (Hulu) - Keanu Reeves has bowed out of the streamer's adaptation of Erik Larson's novel. No other details about his exit were given. (Variety.com)
GOOSEBUMPS (Disney+) - Justin Long, Ana Yi Puig, Miles McKenna and Will Price are the first to be cast in the latest R.L. Stine series adaptation. Long will play Nathan Bratt, "the new schoolteacher who develops a terrifying connection to a decades-old supernatural murder"; with Puig as Isabella, described as "smart and naturally shy with an overwhelming sense of responsibility"; McKenna as James, "the class clown who loves the spotlight and hails from one of the wealthiest families in Port Lawrence"; and Price as Jeff, "the rebellious skateboarder who is grappling with the untimely death of his daredevil father." Nick Stoller, Rob Letterman, Kevin Murphy, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Conor Welch, Erin O'Malley, Iole Lucchese and Caitlin Friedman are the executive producers for Original Film, Stoller Global Solutions, Scholastic Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television Studios with Julia Ruchman, James Eagan, and Nick Adams as co-executive producers. (Variety.com)
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (HBO) - Co-creator Ryan Condal has signed a new overall deal with the pay channel. (Deadline.com)
PALACE, THE (HBO) - Matthias Schoenaerts will star opposite Kate Winslet in the limited series which "tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of an authoritarian regime as it begins to unravel." Winslet, Will Tracy, Frank Rich, Stephen Frears and Tracey Seaward are the executive producers. (Deadline.com)
PENGUIN, THE (HBO Max) - Craig Zobel has signed up to direct and executive produce the first two episodes of the limited series, a spin-off of the recent "The Batman" featured film starring Colin Farrell. (Variety.com)
SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST (Netflix) - The Michelle Buteau-led comedy series has cast Garcelle Beauvais as Natasha; Anissa Felix as India; Peppermint as Peppermint; Taylor Selé as Jacque; and Marouane Zotti as Luca. Tone Bell and Tasha Smith also star. (Deadline.com)





  [october 2022]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
      


· ALERT: MISSING PERSONS UNIT (FOX)
· DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (TFC)
· DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY, THE (HULU)
· GOOSEBUMPS (DISNEY PLUS)
· HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (HBO)
· PENGUIN, THE (HBO)
· REGIME, THE (HBO)
· SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST (NETFLIX)





[10/01/25 - 01:13 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Eric Jerome Dickey's Friends and Lovers" Two-Night Movie Event Starring Naturi Naughton, Simone Missick, Kendrick Sampson and RonReaco Lee
Based on Dickey's New York Times bestselling novel, the project is a contemporary romantic drama exploring how friendship, passion, and forgiveness collide.

[10/01/25 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Son of a Donkey" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Theo comes up with chaotic schemes to save his impounded car. Meanwhile, his dying dad will stop at nothing to find himself a new kidney.

[10/01/25 - 11:30 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals Stacked Lineup of Contestants for the Highly Anticipated Return of "Ink Master"
Season 17 of the hit reality competition series will premiere exclusively on the service globally (excluding Japan) Wednesday, October 29 with three all-new episodes, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly.

[10/01/25 - 11:13 AM]
UPtv to Debut the U.S. Cable Television Premiere of "Heartland" Season 18 on January 8
The success of a family run ranch in the foothills of Alberta isn't guaranteed, even in the best of times, and when season 18 begins, Heartland's future has never been more precarious.

[10/01/25 - 10:41 AM]
Garcelle Beauvais Joins Lifetime's Annual Stop Breast Cancer for Life Campaign with New PSA in Support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
"As women, we carry so much for our families, our friends, and our communities but we must also remember to care for ourselves," said Garcelle Beauvais.

[10/01/25 - 10:27 AM]
"Big Brother" Season Finale Is Most-Watched Episode in Over Three Years
The finale was up +33% from its year ago finale and up +33% from this season's average.

[10/01/25 - 10:16 AM]
Disney Branded Television Acquires Thunderbird Entertainment and JAM Media's Preschool Series "BeddyByes"
The deal grants Disney Jr. U.S. linear television rights and Disney+ global subscription video on demand (SVOD) rights.

[10/01/25 - 10:05 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Launches Official Trailer for "Landman" Season Two Premiering on November 16
In season two, as oil rises from the earth, so do secrets - and Tommy Norris's (Billy Bob Thornton) breaking point may be closer than he realizes.

[10/01/25 - 10:04 AM]
Video: Tubi Rings in Spooky Season with Hair-Raising Trailer for "R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead"
A teenager, Sam thought moving to Redhaven was the worst part - until his brother Finn vanishes and no one, not even their mom, remembers he existed.

[10/01/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud" Debuts October 21
The film had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival where it won the Audience Award in the Documentary Short competition.

[10/01/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art - Hulu Original Series "The Lost Station Girls"
Inspired by a true story and starring Camille Razat and Hugo Becker, the limited series premieres with all six episodes on October 8 on Hulu and Disney+.

[10/01/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Unveils Official Trailer for "FearFest" Featuring Award-Winning Artist, "Halloqueen" and Horror Aficionado Janelle Monae
This year's "FearFest" trailer, titled "Carnival of Frights," was brought to life by legendary, award-winning director and frequent Janelle Monáe collaborator, Alan Ferguson.

[10/01/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Hell Is Breaking Loose in Prime Video's Official Trailer for Season Two of "Hazbin Hotel"
The second season, premiering October 29, consists of eight episodes, with two episodes rolling out weekly through November 19.

[10/01/25 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Max Unleashes The Ultimate Halloween Experience With "Face Your Demons" Collection
With a best-in-class library ranging from cult classics to new horrors, the streamer is curating a one-stop experience of the scariest films and series the genre has to offer.

[10/01/25 - 09:00 AM]
Love Is a Leap of Faith - and Now, It's on Peacock: A Brand-New Season of "Married at First Sight"
Returning to guide the couples on their journey towards wedded bliss are experts Pastor Cal Roberson, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, and Dr. Pia Holec, providing advice and support as the newlyweds navigate their new marriages.