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[05/08/23 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 8
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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BUNK'D (Disney Channel) - Production on the comedy series has been halted due to the WGA strike. (Deadline.com, 5/7)
DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN (Disney+) - The Marvel Studios series is the latest to have filming disrupted by the WGA strike. (Deadline.com)
DUSTER (Max) - Sofia Vassilieva and Dan Tracy will recur on the newcomer as Jessica and Agent Chad Grant, respectively. No other details were given. (Deadline.com)
EAST NEW YORK/TRUE LIES (CBS) - The Eye has canceled both dramas after one season. (Variety.com)
EVIL (Paramount+) - The supernatural drama has shut down on Friday due to the WGA strike. Said report adds "there will be no more filming for the upcoming fourth season as production is wrapping early. Timing is suspect in light of the ongoing WGA strike but sources stress that the decision was made due to a personal family matter involving one of the actors on the show, affecting their availability to complete the scenes." (Deadline.com, 5/6)
S.W.A.T. (CBS) - The veteran drama has scored a reprieve with a 13-episode final season. "We have listened to our viewers and their outpouring of passion for S.W.A.T. and we have reached an agreement to renew it for a final season of 13 episodes to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year," Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment, and Katherine Pope, President, Sony Pictures Television Studios, said in a joint statement. "S.W.A.T. has aired for six seasons on CBS and garnered a devoted following. We are pleased that we found a way to bring it back and give closure to the show's storylines and characters, which audiences deserve. Once again, we appreciate the talents and efforts of the cast, writers, producers and crew and everyone who has contributed to the success of S.W.A.T. We look forward to its return next season." (Deadline.com)
SEVERANCE (Apple TV+) - The drama series has had production paused as a result of the WGA strike. (Deadline.com)
WE OWN THIS CITY (HBO) - Executive producer David Simon has confirmed his overall deal with HBO has been suspended because of the WGA strike. (@AoDespair)
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