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[03/21/19 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thurday, March 21
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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CONNERS, THE (ABC) - Co-stars Sara Gilbert, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf and Lecy Goranson have all closed deals to return for the show's expected second season. Each actor reportedly received a substantial salary bump. (Deadline.com)
DARK TOWER, THE (Amazon) - Sam Strike has been cast as Roland Deschain in the long-in-the-works small screen take on Stephen King's book series-turned-featured film, which "will take place many years before the events depicted in the feature." Said casting is reportedly in anticipation of a formal pilot order from the streaming service. Additionally, Jasper Pääkkönen "is believed to be playing Marten, the character Roland is out to kill." (Deadline.com)
HEART OF LIFE (ABC) - Comedian Nick Thune has been cast in the drama pilot, inspired by the John Mayer song of the same name. Thune will play Jimmy, "a wiry, aloof, singer/guitar player and aging rock star who drank too much, partied too much, and enjoys the lifestyle. But he's surprisingly sweet, thoughtful, and a good listener." (Deadline.com)
LOVESTRUCK (FOX) - Beth Riesgraf, Jeffery Self and Linda Park are the latest additions to the Steve Kazee/Rachel Bilson-led drama pilot, in which the entire first season takes place over the course of a single night at a wedding. Reisgraf will play Isabelle, "a rational, smart, affable beauty and mother trying to navigate a divorce and just wants the best for her son." Self then portrays Kevin, "an earnest, avuncular, gay accountant with a sense of humor and is a good friend." And Park is Kate: "She's a mellow and fun mom with an easygoing sensibility and loyal to her friends." (Deadline.com)
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH (USA) - Pepe Rapazote and Alimi Ballard are both slated to recur on the show's fourth season. Rapazote will play Raul "El Gordo" Rodriguez, "a Cuban drug dealer out of Miami who has ties to all the kingpins on the East Coast." Ballard then will portray Marcel Dumas, "a slick and measured Creole leader of a New Orleans street gang and owner of a hip jazz club." (Deadline.com)
RAVEN'S HOME (Disney Channel) - Eunetta T. Boone, showrunner of the Raven-Symoné-led comedy series, passed away suddenly from an apparent heart attack on Wednesday morning. "Eunetta Boone was a wonderful person and a consummate storyteller and teacher, and through her leadership on many productions including 'Raven's Home,' she did so well what she enjoyed most - mentoring creative talent," Disney Channel said in a statement. "Eunetta will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by everyone who knew her. All of us at Disney Channel grieve her passing and send our deepest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues." (Deadline.com)
RICHARD LOVELY (FOX) - Nicole Richie, Mason Schneiderman and Asif Ali are all bound for the Thomas Lennon-led comedy pilot, about the disgruntled author of the best-selling children's book series, who, after a publicity fiasco involving an unexpectedly conniving foster kid, is forced into an unlikely father/son relationship that will change his life forever. Richie will play Kelli, Richard's publicist, "a high-functioning millennial who is Richard's polar opposite in every way except one: they both like to keep their eyes on number one - themselves." Schneiderman then is said foster kid, Georgie, while Ali is Howard, "Richard's literary agent. He spends most of his time putting out fires that Richard has needlessly started." (Deadline.com)
UNINSURED (NBC) - Steven Weber will round out the principal cast of the multi-camera comedy pilot, about "young parents Dave (Adam Pally) and Rebecca (Abby Elliott), who end up having to take care of Dave's parents, Elliot (Weber) and Linda (Fran Drescher) who have mishandled their finances and need help to pay down a sizable debt." Weber's Elliot is "an upbeat salesman who knows too many facts about things you don't care about." (Deadline.com)
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[02/14/25 - 01:01 PM]
Max Renews "The Pitt," Starring Noah Wyle, for a Second Season
New episodes of the 15-episode first season debut on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET leading up to the season finale on April 10.
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[02/14/25 - 01:01 PM]
"XO, Kitty" Renewed for a Third Season at Netflix
Season 2 premiered on January 16, 2025 and debuted at #2 on the English TV List with 14.2 million views.
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[02/14/25 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Original Six-Part Documentary Series "Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015" Debuts February 25
Inspired by Henry Hampton's legendary documentary series "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Movement," this new installment of the groundbreaking 1987 series illuminates the bold stories of people and communities who continue to work for equity and racial justice in the years since the birth of the American civil rights movement.
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[02/14/25 - 10:06 AM]
"Farmer Wants a Wife" - Are You DTF? Meet the 32 Women Ready to Saddle Up and Take on the Farm Life, Premiering Thursday, 3/20 at 9/8c on FOX
This season, four new farmers - Matt Warren, Jay Woods, John Sansone and Colton Hendricks - bring the heat as all-new daters look to leave behind city life for the charm of the country as they embark on an adventure that could change the course of their lives forever.
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[02/14/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Announces Returning Main Cast and New Cast Starring in Season Three of the Emmy-Winning Drama Series "Euphoria," As Well As New and Returning Key Crew Members
Returning series regulars include Emmy winner Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, SAG Awards winner Eric Dane, BAFTA Film Award nominee Jacob Elordi, Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow.
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[02/14/25 - 10:01 AM]
Love Is in the Air! New Reality Dating Series "Bravo's Love Hotel" Coming Soon
The new reality dating series brings together some of "The Real Housewives" franchise fan favorites, including Shannon Storms Beador, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby and Luann de Lesseps for the ultimate luxurious getaway in the hopes of finding true love.
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[02/14/25 - 08:01 AM]
The Latest Season of "Yellowstone" Heads Exclusively to Peacock - Season 5: Part 2 Arrives March 16
The Dutton family fights to defend their ranch and way of life from an Indian reservation and land developers.
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[02/14/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Bridgerton" Season 4 - Sneak Peek - Netflix
To celebrate the Season of Love, Netflix takes you behind the scenes of filming "Bridgerton" Season 4 with Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) and Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek).
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[02/14/25 - 07:01 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Focus Features' Gothic Tale "Nosferatu" Beginning February 21
From acclaimed director Robert Eggers, the film stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Willem Dafoe and more.
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[02/14/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "My Family" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A terminally ill father prepares his chaotic family to care for his two young kids and face life without him - but they must put old quarrels to rest.
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[02/13/25 - 03:23 PM]
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[02/13/25 - 01:42 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Memphis Grizzlies Visit Cleveland Cavaliers on February 23
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.
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[02/13/25 - 01:15 PM]
Showtime Original Series "Dexter: Resurrection" Adds Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Kadia Saraf, Dominic Fumusa and Emilia Suarez
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[02/13/25 - 01:00 PM]
Video: "O'Dessa" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, "O'Dessa" is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom.
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[02/13/25 - 12:01 PM]
Legendary Lineup Grows as "Saturday Night Live" Announces More Musical Guests and Comedians for "SNL50: The Homecoming Concert" Streaming Live on Peacock from Radio City Music Hall on February 14 at 8ET/5PT
The event celebrating 50 years of legendary "SNL" musical and comedy performances will also feature special appearances by Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Paul Shaffer, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, and more surprise guests.
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