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[06/14/23 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 14
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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50/50 FLIP (A&E) - The series has scored a second season for premiere on Hulu early next year. (Deadline.com)
BIG RV REMIX (Hulu, New!) - Antwan "Big Boi" Patton will lead the cast of a renovation series, which drops on Hulu on July 21: "From trailers and campers to sprinters and school buses - if it has wheels, Big Boi and Janice are ready to make their clients' vehicle renovation dreams come true". Six West Media and Milojo Productions are producing. (Deadline.com)
COLD CASE FILES: DNA SPEAKS (Hulu, New!) - Investigative journalist Bill Kurtis will narrate a new series for the streamer due on August 17: "A premium spinoff of Cold Case Files, the series examines cold cases that are solved through advancements in DNA, along with help from victims' families, law enforcement and the public. Each episode tells the story of how forensic evidence is used to solve murder cases that have remained unsolved for years." Category 6 Media is producing. (Deadline.com)
DADDY ISSUES (FOX, New!) - The network is developing a new animated series billed as "an ensemble buddy comedy inspired by the podcast that follows the true-life experiences of best friends, Joe Buck and Oliver Hudson, as they try to survive the numerous minefields that come with being dads, husbands and best friends." Buck and Hudson will voice characters on the series and executive produce for FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment alongside Maria Pepin with Margot Carmichael as an executive consultant. No writer was indicated. (Deadline.com)
DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN (Disney+) - The Marvel Studios series, which shut down on Monday, will remain on pause until the end of the WGA strike. (Deadline.com)
GOTHAM KNIGHTS (The CW) - Co-creator James Stoteraux confirmed on social media the recently canceled series could not find a new home. (@JStoteraux)
KNUCKLES (Paramount+) - Cary Elwes, Stockard Channing, Christopher Lloyd, Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel have all joined the cast of "Sonic the Hedgehog" TV series. No character details however were given. (Deadline.com)
PENGUIN, THE (Max) - The DC Comics series likewise has opted to shut down until the end of the WGA strike. (Deadline.com)
RACHAEL RAY'S REBUILD (Hulu, New!) - Rachael Ray will team with Anthony Carrino on a new reality series for the streamer due later this year: "In Rachael Ray's Rebuild, Rachael Ray teams up with contractor Anthony Carrino (Kitchen Cousins) to help families whose homes have been destroyed by weather events, fires, or other disasters, recover from the tragedies. They will not only be renovating and remodeling but will also help them move forward as they rebuild their lives and create the forever home of their dreams. The series hits close to home for Rachael whose life changed forever when her home and all her belongings were burned to the ground in a fire, inspiring her to rebuild her dream home and realize how important home is to her." Six West Media, Intentional Content and Watch Entertainment are producing. (Deadline.com)
SHERRI (Syndication) - Fernita Wynn has been upped to executive producer and showrunner of the series' second season, due on September 18. Joelle Dawson-Calia is also being promoted to executive producer, while Siobhan Schanda and Dan Fitzpatrick have been named co-executive producers. (Deadline.com)
SUPERMAN & LOIS (The CW) - Dylan Walsh (Sam Lane), Emmanuelle Chriqui (Lana Lane Cushing), Erik Valdez (Kyle Cushing), Inde Navarrette (Sarah Cushing), Wolé Parks (John Henry Irons/Captain Luthor), Tayler Buck (Natalie Irons) and Sofia Hasmik (Chrissy Beppo) are being dropped as series regulars amid budget cuts for its 10-episode fourth season. All are eyed to reprise their roles on a guest starring basis. Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Michael Bishop and Alex Garfin will return full time, as will the newly promoted Michael Cudlitz, who plays Lex Luthor. (Deadline.com)
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[06/18/26 - 03:01 PM]
"Bet" Season 2 Sets Additional Cast and Starts Production in Toronto
Season 1 reached the global top 10 on Netflix in 77 countries and spent three weeks on the list with over 10 million views during that time.
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[06/18/26 - 03:00 PM]
AMC Global Media's Critically Acclaimed Drama, "The Audacity," Commences Season 2 Production
Production of the eight-episode second season is underway in Vancouver, Canada, with the series returning to AMC and AMC+ in 2027.
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[06/18/26 - 02:47 PM]
Stars Shine Bright on FOX as Strong FIFA World Cup 2026 Viewership Continues
9,082,000 viewers witnessed Lionel Messi's hat trick with Argentina defeating Algeria 3-0 Tuesday on FOX.
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[06/18/26 - 01:56 PM]
"Rulers of Fortune": Netflix Gathers Cast to Celebrate the Start of Season 2 Production
Season 1 was a massive success, reaching Netflix's Global Top 10 and spending six weeks among the platform's most-watched non-English-language titles worldwide.
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[06/18/26 - 12:30 PM]
Wonder Project Unveils First-Ever Line-Up of Six Stand-Up Comedy Specials - "Wonder Presents: The Stand-Ups" - Beginning July 2
From award-winning comedy studio, New Metric Media, each of the six specials will debut weekly, starring comedians Caroline Rhea, K. Trevor Wilson, Sterling Scott, Ola Dada, Zabrina Douglas, and Erica Sigurdson.
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[06/18/26 - 11:11 AM]
Prime Video Announces Season Three of "Fallout" Adds Emily Mortimer, Manny Jacinto, and Thomasin McKenzie to Cast
The critically acclaimed global hit series, from Kilter Films, returns to Los Angeles this month to begin filming season three.
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[06/18/26 - 11:01 AM]
Apple Original Films to Bring Beloved Children's Book "Little Santa" to the Screen
How did Santa become Santa? The answer is in the evergreen musical comedy adventure, "Little Santa."
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[06/18/26 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Creator Studios Expands Roster with New Wave of Creator Partners, Original Formats and Premium IP
Now joining the FCS roster, which already ranges from culinary icon Gordon Ramsay to renowned comedian Tom Segura, are popular creators including Josh Richards, Emelia Hartford, Speeed Co, Sorted Food, MyHealthyDish, Mad Realities, and Christina Richardson.
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[06/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix's "The God of the Woods" Rounds Out Cast with Tracy Letts, John Gallagher Jr. Lola Kirke, Colton Ryan and More
The multi-generational drama series explores the Van Laar family's dark secrets, class tensions, and the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of 13 year old Barbara Van Laar from her family's summer camp - in the wake of an earlier family tragedy that may be related.
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[06/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Announces a Strong Lineup of Summer Guest Hosts
Tiffany Haddish will lead things off, hosting the week of July 6, followed throughout the summer by Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo and Jelly Roll.
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[06/18/26 - 10:12 AM]
Missing Woman, Endless Questions: David Morrissey Stars in "Gone" - BritBox's Latest Gripping Crime Thriller
Packed with twists and emotional stakes, the series premieres July 23 on BritBox.
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[06/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
Proximity Media Television Signs New Creative Partnership with Netflix
As part of the new deal, the team behind Proximity Media Television will exclusively develop new series for Netflix.
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[06/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC's Civilian-Led "New Blood" Season of "The Traitors" to Debut on Thursday, September 17 with a Supersized 2-Hour Premiere Event
In lieu of celebrities and socialites, Emmy-winning host Alan Cumming will open the doors to his now-infamous Scottish castle to 22 everyday Americans, hand selected from a nationwide search resulting in over 60,000 hopeful applicants.
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[06/18/26 - 10:00 AM]
New Animated Television Series "Warrior Cats," Based on Beloved Children's Book Saga, Lands at Disney+ and Disney Channel
Created by Working Partners, a Coolabi Group company, and penned by Erin Hunter, the hugely successful "Warrior Cats" book series is about clans of wild cats.
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[06/18/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Simon Says"... A New Twist on the Classic Game Is Coming to Netflix
A new reality competition series based on the OG playground game of the same name is premiering on Netflix in 2027.
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