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[11/16/22 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 16
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!
CHIEF OF WAR (Apple TV+) - Luciane Buchanan has been cast opposite Jason Momoa's in the limited series as Ka'ahumanu, "described as intelligent and progressive in thought. Ka'ahumanu is curious about the larger world beyond her home islands." (Variety.com)
GOLDBERGS, THE (ABC) - Isabella Gomez is slated to recur on the series as Carmen, "the new waitress at the 50s-themed diner where Adam (Sean Giambrone) is working at." (Deadline.com)
LA MÁQUINA (Hulu) - The Gael García Bernal/Diego Luna-led drama has cast Lucía Méndez as Josefina, "a woman from humble means but has pushed her way into upper class society; she smothers her son, Andy (Luna), constantly commenting on everything from his appearance to his business decisions"; Jorge Perugorría as Sixto, "an old school figure from the world of Cuban boxing, Sixto is Esteban's (Bernal) long-time trainer, serving as a father figure and mentor to both Andy and Esteban"; Karina Gidi as Carlota, "who was born into a wealthy Mexican family and is married to Andy"; Raul Briones as Juan Carlos, "a grizzled police officer who navigates both sides of the law"; and Luis Gnecco as Facundo, "an old-school journalist in a new-school world." (Deadline.com)
LIONESS (Paramount+) - The upcoming spy drama has cast Sam Asghari as Kamal, "Ehsan's brother, who is an inveterate, unapologetic womanizer"; Carla Mansour as Malika, "one of Kamal's many ex's"; Adam Budron as Sami, "said to be part of a coterie of wealthy friends"; and Martin Donovan as Errol Meade, "Kaitlyn's husband, who is a smart financial wheeler dealer." Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, James Jordan, LaMonica Garrett, Austin Hébert, Hannah Love Lanier and Jonah Wharton also star. (Variety.com)
MEEKAH (Netflix, New!) - The streamer has landed a "Blippi" universe spin-off series about Meekah, "a character played by Kaitlin Becker who was first introduced on the Blippi YouTube channel last year." Moonbug Entertainment is producing the project, due on December 1. No other details were given. (THR.com)
STRAIGHT MAN (AMC) - Alvina August will recur on the upcoming Bob Odenkirk-led drama as June Washington-Chen, "an English professor who is temperate and careful. She is as savvy and individually minded as her husband, English professor Teddy Washington-Chen (Arthur Keng)." (Variety.com)
YOUNG ROCK (NBC) - Dawnn Lewis is set to recur as Prime Minister Angela Honig in the 2033 timeline of the show's current season, "a strong leader and tough negotiator, though her longtime love of professional wrestling might be the key to finding common ground in an ongoing diplomatic crisis." (TVLine.com)
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[12/05/22 - 03:44 PM]
Peacock Announces Ric Flair Biographical Documentary "Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair"
"Many stories have been told about The Nature Boy over the past 50 years," said Flair, "I'm thrilled to have partnered with WWE and Peacock to produce the most accurate depiction of my life to date and hope audiences enjoy the ride. Woooo!"
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[12/05/22 - 03:29 PM]
HBO to Air 1996 Original Film "If These Walls Could Talk" on December 9
"We are so grateful to HBO for allowing us to make this film and the conversations it inspired in 1996," says executive producer Suzanne Todd. "HBO Max making it available to a new generation of audiences will hopefully once again bring attention to the issue of women's healthcare."
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[12/05/22 - 12:01 PM]
Ninth and Final Season of "The Flash" to Premiere on The CW Network on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
"'The Flash' will be remembered as one of the greatest shows in the history of The CW, and everyone involved in its excellent nine-season run should be very proud," said Brad Schwartz, President, Entertainment, The CW Network.
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[12/05/22 - 12:00 PM]
Meet the 12 New Crew Members Competing on the Fourth Season of "Tough as Nails," Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 4
The cast includes construction workers, a firefighter, a pipeline laborer and a welder, among others.
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[12/05/22 - 11:41 AM]
Video: Prime Video Announces Release Date and Trailer for Australian Amazon Original Documentary "The Test" Season Two
The new four-part docuseries will see the return of director Adrian Brown, who is co-directing with Sheldon Wynne, and will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on January 13.
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[12/05/22 - 11:17 AM]
Lifetime Rings in 2023 with Some Southern Charm as "Married at First Sight" Heads to Nashville for the Sweet 16 Season Premiering on January 4th
Season 16 will reunite experts Pastor Cal and Dr. Pepper with DeVon Franklin, New York Times Bestselling Author and Relationship Advisor and Dr. Pia Holec, a renowned psychotherapist who specializes in sex and couples therapy.
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[12/05/22 - 09:50 AM]
Shudder Acquires Viral Sensation "Skinamarink" from Bayview Entertainment
Written, directed and produced by Kyle Edward Ball, making his directorial debut, the film had its premiere at Fantasia Fest and has since taken social media by storm creating an unprecedented viral sensation for an independently produced horror film.
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[12/05/22 - 09:05 AM]
Season 5 of marblemedia's Award-Winning Series "All-Round Champion" Scores Premiere Dates on BYUtv and TVOkids
This latest season comes at the heels of the series winning Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards.
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[12/05/22 - 09:03 AM]
TBS' Original Unscripted Series "The Cube," Hosted by NBA Champion & Entrepreneur Dwyane Wade Returns for Season Two on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 9:00PM
Actress Gabrielle Union-Wade and TV personality La La Anthony partner to kick off the first episode to beat "The Cube" and win money for charity.
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[12/05/22 - 09:01 AM]
"Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" Surpasses 1 Billion Hours Viewed
The anthology series' first installment from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan is only the third title in Netflix history to cross the 1 billion hour viewing mark within 60 days, and only the second ever English Language series.
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[12/05/22 - 08:10 AM]
MGM+ Announces Cast for "Domina" Season Two
Taking place during one of the most provocative periods in Roman history, the series follows the extraordinary rise of Gaius/Emperor Augustus Caesar's third wife, Livia Drusilla, played by Kasia Smutniak.
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[12/05/22 - 08:06 AM]
Power Couple Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson Return in New Season of HGTV Hit Series "Married to Real Estate" on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The compelling couple - who inspired 19 million season one viewers with their positive perspective on running successful property businesses, managing a home and raising three daughters - will help more families buy houses with potential in their ideal Atlanta neighborhoods and transform them into stunning dream homes.
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[12/05/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Fourth and Final Season of M. Night Shyamalan's Thriller "Servant"
"Servant" will debut with the first episode of its 10-episode fourth and final season, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through March 17.
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[12/05/22 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "You People" - feat. Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill - Official Teaser - Netflix
A new couple (Jonah Hill, Lauren London) fall in love and find themselves confronting societal expectations and generational differences amidst their families (Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny) clashing cultures, in this comedy from Kenya Barris.
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[12/05/22 - 07:10 AM]
Jeff Bridges to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards
Bridges is one of Hollywood's most successful actors and a seven-time Academy Award nominee, as well as a singer and producer.
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