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[07/07/23 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Week of July 3-7
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!
ALL: AMERICAN: HOMECOMING (The CW) - Geffri Maya (Simone Hicks), Sylvester Powell (Jessie Raymond, Jr.), Netta Walker (Keisha McCalla) and Mitchell Edwards (Cam Watkins) will return as regulars for its upcoming third season while Cory Hardrict (Marcus Turner) and Rhoyle Ivy King (Nathaniel Hardin) will also be back but on reduced episodic guarantees. Not returning are Peyton Alex Smith (Damon Sims) and Kelly Jenrette (Amara Patterson), however both may recur. No status was given for Camille Hyde (Thea Mays). (Deadline.com, 7/6)
BALLERS/BAND OF BROTHERS/PACIFIC, THE/SIX FEET UNDER (HBO) - The aforementioned quartet will join "Insecure" as content licensed from Warner Bros. Discovery to Netflix later this year. (Deadline.com, 7/3)
BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, A (HBO) - The pay channel has pulled the plug on the series after four seasons. "For four exceptional seasons of 'A Black Lady Sketch Show' we've been thrilled to partner with her on this groundbreaking, hilarious series," the network said in a statement. "Robin [Thede], alongside Hoorae, Jax Media, and the incredible cast and crew, leave an indelible legacy not only in sketch, but in television comedy, and we look forward to continued creative collaboration under her deal with us." (Variety.com, 7/6)
HIGH DESERT (Apple TV+) - Patricia Arquette took to social media with the news the streamer has canceled her series after one season. (@patriciaarquette, 7/1)
MOLEY (Peacock, New!) - The streamer has acquired Jetpack Distribution's 52-episode animated series, which features the voices of Warwick Davis, Gemma Arterton, Jessica Henwick, Julie Walters, Richard E Grant and Stanley Tucci. Bowing on July 7, the Two Daughters Entertainment-produced series "follows an optimistic young mole (voiced by Davis) who lives in MoleTown, a secret city buried deep under Windsor Castle in England. With his charming manner and magic book, the adventurous Moley finds himself on a new caper in each episode - and often gets himself into a pickle. Luckily his friends Mona Lisa (Arterton) and Dotty (Henwick) are there to help, accompanied by Uncle Mishmosh (Tucci) and mom Mrs Mole (Walters)." (Variety.com, 7/7)
RAP SH!T (Max) - Jacob Romero and Kyle Bary will recur on the upcoming season as Lord AK, "a notable musician/rapper from Los Angeles who is headlining a U.S. tour"; and Courtney Taylor, "an up-and-coming rapper who opens for his friend, Lord AK," respectively. (Deadline.com, 7/7)
SENNA (Netflix) - Kaya Scodelario will play "a fictional character in the series, which is filming in Brazil and Argentina." (Deadline.com, 7/6)
SNOWFLAKE MOUNTAIN (Netflix) - The streamer has quietly canceled the reality series after one season. (Deadline.com, 7/7)
SWEET MAGNOLIAS (Netflix) - Janet Hubert will guest on the series as Bev Decatur, "Helen's (Heather Headley) mother. In a moment of crisis, Helen goes to Tampa to visit her mother, needing Bev's unique blend of humor, compassion, and tough love." (Variety.com, 7/6)
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[07/21/26 - 02:22 PM]
NBC Sports Delivers Most Watched Final Round of the Open Championship Since 2022
Sunday's audience peaked at 6.1 million viewers on NBC and Peacock from 1:15-1:30 p.m. ET.
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[07/21/26 - 02:03 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro" Series Debut Tops 5 Million Total Viewers
On linear, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro" was the No. 1 program of the night in both Total Viewers (4.42 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.47 rating).
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[07/21/26 - 02:01 PM]
Netflix's "Untold" Returns with Three New Films
Vince Young, Rachael Gunn, and Mr. T are the latest subjects.
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[07/21/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of July 13 - "Little House on the Prairie" Journeys to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
"The Hawk" - the sports comedy starring Will Ferrell as an infamous golf legend chasing a late-career comeback on the green - debuted in the No. 3 spot on the list, swinging to 4.8 million views.
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[07/21/26 - 11:02 AM]
The Big Apple Turns Red Hot When "The Real Housewives of New York City" Returns on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on Bravo
Taking on New York City this season are Sai de Silva, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, Carole Radziwill, Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond and Daisy Toye.
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[07/21/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Undeclared War" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
Set in 2024, "The Undeclared War" returns with a fresh wave of tension and drama as the elite Malware Department at GCHQ grapples with the aftermath of a devastating Russian cyber-attack.
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[07/21/26 - 09:36 AM]
"Nirvanna The Band The Show" & "Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie" Streams on Hulu July 24
"The Show" includes two, eight-episode seasons following Matt and Jay through a series of misadventures as they try to inch ever closer to fulfilling their lifelong dream of playing a show at The Rivoli, a small concert space in Toronto's West End.
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[07/21/26 - 09:08 AM]
Amazon MGM Studios Greenlights "Robocop" Series for Prime Video
Peter Ocko, James Wan, Michael Clear, and Ed Neumeier are among the executive producers.
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[07/21/26 - 09:03 AM]
The History Channel's "The Mega-Brands That Built America" Returns for Season 4 on Sunday, August 2 at 10/9c
Executive produced by Peyton Manning, the series delves into the surprising origin stories of the trailblazing founders behind some of the world's biggest brands and innovations, and their profound influence on our nation.
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[07/21/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for "Camp Rock 3" Turns the Music All the Way Up
When Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour, they return to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing.
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[07/21/26 - 09:01 AM]
Neon Announces Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol's Beloved Comedy Series "Nirvanna The Band The Show" to Stream July 24 on Hulu in the U.S. and August 7 on Disney+ in Canada
On Hulu, the release will also be accompanied by the U.S. streaming debut of Matt and Jay's subsequent 2026 feature length film, "Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie."
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[07/21/26 - 09:00 AM]
"NASCAR Americana" - A Three-Part Docuseries Exploring NASCAR's Unique Place in the American Story - Premieres on USA Network August 9 Following NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350
Each episode homes in on a theme which reveals how a regional pastime evolved into an American cultural phenomenon.
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[07/21/26 - 08:03 AM]
HBO and NFL Films Present "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks," Debuting August 4
This will be the first time since "Hard Knocks" launched in 2001 with the Baltimore Ravens that the series will document the defending Super Bowl champion.
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[07/21/26 - 08:00 AM]
AMC Global Media Acquires Exclusive U.S. Streaming Rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones Revenge Thriller, "Kill Jackie"
The eight-episode series is slated to premiere this fall, exclusively on AMC+.
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[07/21/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils Thrilling Trailer for Season Two of "Women in Blue" ("Las Azules")
Season two will make its global debut on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 on Apple TV, followed by one episode weekly through September 30.
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