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[03/23/23 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 23
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!
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID SERIES (Amazon) - Alex Metcalf has been tapped to serve as showrunner of the proposed Regé-Jean Page/Glen Powell-led drama alongside creators Kaz Firpo and Ryan Firpo. (Deadline.com)
DISENGAGEMENT (HBO, New!) - Robin Thede is developing a new comedy series at the network which "centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shattered their perfect Midwest image. And it was just an image, because, behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme." Meghan Cheek will also produce through Thede's production company, For Better or Words, Inc. (Deadline.com)
L WORD, THE: GENERATION Q (Showtime) - The cable channel has canceled the sequel series after three seasons. Nonetheless, the franchise may continue with "The L Word: New York," a reboot of the 2004 original from creator Ilene Chaiken. No details however were given about the project, which is in active development. (Deadline.com)
TOP GEAR (BBC America) - The series has been "put on hold following last year's Andrew Flintoff crash, with a decision on the show's future set to be made 'later this year.'" (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED NEWCASTLE UNITED PROJECT (Amazon, New!) - The streamer has commissioned a documentary series from Lorton Entertainment about Newcastle United Football Club, "exploring the Saudi-owned club." Clare Cameron and John Douglas are the executive producers. (Deadline.com)
UNTITLED WAYANS PROJECT (CBS) - Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson have both been cast in the Damon Wayans/Damon Wayans Jr.-led comedy pilot, which has also added Andy Ackerman as director and executive producer. Atkins plays Dr. Ivy Reed, "an intelligent, savvy and bold, Ivy is the host of the “Ask Doctor Reed” radio show where she gives helpful advice to listeners with a modern approach on life. When the network wants to modernize Poppa's outdated routine, Ivy joins him as a co-host; she quickly dismantles his old-school arguments, and a new rivalry is instantly born." And Jackson is Nina, "Junior's loving, real and detail oriented wife. She is his biggest supporter, but his biggest motivator as well. She doesn't want Junior to give up his dream, but hopes he can focus more on work in the meantime - she's already raising two kids and can't have him acting like a third. Even with all the distractions and family drama, Nina and Junior always make a great team." (Deadline.com)
WALKER (The CW) - "Walker: Independence" co-star Justin Johnson Cortez will drop by the parent series as Sonny Alcala, "a shrewd Homicide Detective who got his start working closely with Cordell Walker (Jared Padalecki) and Captain James (Coby Bell) on a case years ago. The Detective initially calls Walker as a courtesy to let him know of a death relating to a case, but something doesn't quite add up." (Deadline.com)
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[03/13/25 - 08:01 AM]
TNT Sports to Premiere "Dance of Destiny: A Guide to Winning the Men's Basketball Tournament", Tuesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. ET on truTV
The hour-long documentary will delve into the thrilling and unpredictable men's college basketball tournament and how some of the best head coaches across the country are able to navigate the chaos of the survive-and-advance event, while inspiring their players through it all.
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[03/13/25 - 08:00 AM]
A24's "Babygirl" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max April 25
A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.
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[03/13/25 - 08:00 AM]
Showtime Original Series "Dexter: Resurrection" Adds Guest Star David Dastmalchian
Dastmalchian will guest star in the role of Gareth.
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[03/13/25 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "The Gardener" - Release Date Announced - Netflix
Elmer's mother used his lack of feelings to turn him into a hitman. But when he falls for his next victim, their cover as calm local gardeners wavers.
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[03/13/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "North of North" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Determined to forge her own path in her small Arctic town, Siaja, a newly single young mom, takes bold risks in her career and love life.
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[03/13/25 - 07:01 AM]
The CW Network to Broadcast 4th Annual Men's HBCU All-Star Basketball Game
The elite college basketball showcase, featuring the nation's most dynamic and talented men's basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will air live on Sunday, April 6 (1:00-3:00pm ET) from the historic Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas.
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[03/13/25 - 07:00 AM]
Video: "Earnhardt" - Sacrifice Teaser - Prime Video
The new original series premieres this Memorial Day Weekend.
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[03/13/25 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this eye-opening documentary exposé, teens and parents reveal disturbing accounts of abuse and exploitation within the world of child influencers.
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[03/13/25 - 06:05 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look of Emmy Award-Winning Original Series "Jane"
From Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson, Sinking Ship Entertainment and the Jane Goodall Institute, the five-episode, third installment of "Jane" premieres globally on Friday, April 18 on Apple TV+.
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[03/13/25 - 05:00 AM]
Nikki Glaser Returns to Host the "83rd Annual Golden Globes"
"Hosting the Golden Globes this year was without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career," said Glaser. "I can't wait to do it again, and this time in front of the team from 'The White Lotus' who will finally recognize my talent and cast me in season four as a Scandinavian Pilates instructor with a shadowy past."
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[03/13/25 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Go!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A young runner is given a second chance at life when he is offered a track scholarship, but can he chase his dreams without tripping on his lies?
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[03/12/25 - 12:02 PM]
Video: BET+ Original - "The Gen Zone" - Streaming March 13
Jhone Lucas takes the "Gen Zone" team around the country documenting the race to the White House providing a Gen Z perspective on the Presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris/Tim Walz and Donald Trump/JD Vance.
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[03/12/25 - 11:29 AM]
Food Network's Hit Series "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing" Is Back for Season Two on Sunday, April 27th at 8pm ET/PT
Shot in real time, the hosts have gathered a group of 24 talented and fearless chefs for 24 challenges over the course of 24 straight hours.
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[03/12/25 - 11:01 AM]
Welcome to Yates: Prime Video Releases First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Benito Skinner's Comedy Series "Overcompensating"
The comedy series, produced by A24 and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere all eight episodes on May 15 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[03/12/25 - 10:06 AM]
"The Last of Us" Season 2 Trailer Shatters Records, Becoming HBO and Max's Most-Watched Original Trailer with 158 Million Views
The trailer outperformed previous "The Last of Us" trailers and teasers by a margin of at least 160%.
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