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May 22, 2026
Ben Stiller, Mike Judge Team for Apple TV Comedy Series ‘Protective Custody’
Ben Stiller and Mike Judge are developing a comedy series at Apple TV, Variety has learned. Currently titled “Protective Custody,” the series would star Stiller as a “a disgraced financier accused ...
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May 22, 2026
Tom Hardy Out of ‘Mobland’ Season 3 After Season 2 Wraps Production
Tom Hardy is out of “Mobland.” Variety has confirmed with sources that Hardy will not appear in a third season of the Paramount+ crime drama. Production has already wrapped on Season 2, which finis...
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May 21, 2026
‘Life Is Strange’ TV Series Casts Tom Cullen, Leisha Hailey, Raúl Castillo, Owen Teague (EXCLUSIVE)
The “Life Is Strange” TV series adaptation at Amazon Prime Video is building out its main cast. Variety has learned exclusively that Tom Cullen, Leisha Hailey, Raúl Castillo, and Owen Teague are al...
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May 21, 2026
‘Emily in Paris’ to End With Season 6 at Netflix
“Emily in Paris” is now in production on Season 6, which will also be the show’s last. Netflix announced Thursday that the popular series will conclude with its sixth season, which is currently sho...
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May 21, 2026
WWE Sets Documentary ‘Made in America’ as Part of America 250 on USA Network (EXCLUSIVE)
WWE is getting into the patriotic spirit of America’s 250th birthday with a new documentary special. Variety has learned exclusively that USA Network is set to air the doc “WWE: Made in America” on...
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May 20, 2026
‘The Testaments’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
“The Testaments” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. The series, which serves as followup to “The Handmaid’s Tale,” originally debuted in April. The renewal news comes just ahead of the Season 1...
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May 19, 2026
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Fight Card Averages 12.4 Million Viewers on Netflix
The much anticipated Netflix MMA card headlined by Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey pulled in an estimated audience of roughly 12 million viewers. The Netflix/Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) card drew a...
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May 19, 2026
‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Season 2 Casts Francesca Scorsese
Francesca Scorsese is set to star in “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” Season 2, Variety has confirmed. Scorsese will appear alongside previously announced cast members Mark Eydelshteyn and Talia Ryder. Exact p...
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May 19, 2026
‘Creed’ Spinoff Series ‘Delphi’ Sets Main Cast, Including Wood Harris, Demián Bichir, André Holland, Andre Royo
“Delphi,” Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming “Creed” spinoff series, has set its main cast. The show was originally announced in May 2025. Per the official logline, the show “follows a group of gifted y...
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May 19, 2026
‘The Vampire Lestat’ Sets After-Show at AMC+
AMC is launching a new after-show for “The Vampire Lestat,” the third season of “Interview With the Vampire.” Titled “The Vampire Lestat: After Dark,” the half-hour show will be hosted by Lizzie Ba...
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May 19, 2026
‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’ Adds Luke Kirby to Season 4, Aden Young Exits Series
“Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” is bringing in a new star for Season 4 — and saying goodbye to an original cast member. Variety has learned that Luke Kirby is joining the Citytv series, ...
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May 18, 2026
‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Ordered to Series at FX
FX has given a series order to “Very Young Frankenstein.” The project was first announced with a pilot order in 2025. Exact plot details are still under wraps, aside from the fact it is inspired by...
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May 18, 2026
‘Lanterns’: HBO DC Series Casts Laura Linney
Laura Linney has officially joined the cast of the upcoming DC series “Lanterns” at HBO. Linney will appear alongside previously announced cast members Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald,...
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May 15, 2026
‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 Casts Martha Plimpton, Clifton Collins Jr. (EXCLUSIVE)
Both Martha Plimpton and Clifton Collins Jr. have joined “The Lowdown” Season 2, Variety has learned exclusively. The pair are the latest new additions to the second season of the FX series, alongs...
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May 14, 2026
Verve Signs ‘CHIPS’ Creator Maddie Brewer (EXCLUSIVE)
Maddie Brewer has signed with Verve for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be repped by Fourth Wall Management. Brewer is the creator, writer, and animator behind the...
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May 14, 2026
Jodie Comer to Star in HBO Limited Series ‘The Chain’ From Damon Lindelof
Jodie Comer has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming HBO limited series “The Chain.” The series was originally announced in January under creator Damon Lindelof’s overall deal with HBO. “The ...
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May 14, 2026
‘PAW Patrol,’ ‘Rubble & Crew’ Renewed for Two Additional Seasons Each at Nickelodeon
Hit animated series “PAW Patrol” and the spinoff “Rubble & Crew” have been renewed for two more seasons each at Nickelodeon. Both shows have been picked up for 26 more episodes. That will bring...
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May 13, 2026
‘Lincoln Lawyer’ to End With Season 5 at Netflix, Series Adds Six Recurring Guest Stars
“The Lincoln Lawyer” is in production on its fifth season, which will also be the show’s last. Netflix has confirmed that the upcoming new installment of the legal drama will be the last outing for...
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May 13, 2026
Netflix Orders ‘Barbaric’ TV Adaptation Based on Vault Comic Series
Netflix has greenlit the series adaptation of the Vault Comics property “Barbaric” created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden and edited by Adrian Wassel. The announcement was made during Netflix’s u...
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May 13, 2026
‘Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Drops Apocalyptic First Teaser, Sets Official Release Date
HBO Max unveiled the first teaser trailer for the “Big Bang Theory” spinoff “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.” The teaser was released during the Warner Bros. Discovery upfront presentation to ad...
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May 12, 2026
Disney’s 2026 Upfront Goes All in on Savannah Bananas, Billie Jean King and ‘American Horror Story’
Disney’s annual upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Tuesday kicked off with some high-energy antics (and singing) courtesy of the viral sensations the Savannah Bananas. Not long afte...
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May 12, 2026
Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, David Costabile Join Oscar Isaac in Netflix Las Vegas Series ‘The Roman’
Netflix is rounding out the cast of its upcoming Las Vegas casino series, now dubbed “The Roman.” Variety has learned that Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile have all joined the drama ...
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May 12, 2026
Amazon Upfront Brings Out Michael B. Jordan, Chris Pratt, Oprah Winfrey in Star-Studded Ad Sales Pitch
Amazon made its pitch to advertisers at their annual upfront presentation in New York on Wednesday, with the TV arm of the e-commerce giant packing in the star power once again. Like the great Stev...
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May 11, 2026
Amazon Greenlights ‘Rose Hill’ Series Based on Elsie Silver Romance Novels
Amazon Prime Video has ordered a series version of Elsie Silver’s “Rose Hill” romance novels. The announcement was made as part of Amazon’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Monday...
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May 8, 2026
Imogen Poots, John Reynolds to Star in Amazon Series ‘Sex Criminals’
Imogen Poots and John Reynolds are set for the lead role in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series “Sex Criminals.” The series, which is based on the comic book of the same name, was originally ann...
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May 8, 2026
‘Rockford Files’ Reboot, Cop Drama ‘Line of Fire’ Picked Up to Series at NBC
NBC has picked up two of its drama pilots to series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season: a reboot of “The Rockford Files” and the law enforcement drama “Line of Fire” (fka “Protection”). “The Rockfo...
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May 8, 2026
ABC Summer Schedule: ‘Celebrity Family Feud,’ ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ ‘Press Your Luck’ Set Return Dates
ABC has set its summer premiere dates, including the renewal announcements for a number of its unscripted shows. “Celebrity Family Feud” hosted by Steve Harvey, “Press Your Luck” with Elizabeth Ban...
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May 8, 2026
‘Law and Order’ to Be Renewed for Season 26 at NBC
“Law and Order” is poised to be be renewed for Season 26 at NBC, Variety has learned from sources. The news will no doubt offer relief to fans, as the show had been firmly on the bubble going into ...
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May 7, 2026
‘Murder in a Small Town’ Renewed for Season 3 at Fox, Peter Gallagher Joins Cast
“Murder in a Small Town” has been renewed for Season 3 at Fox. In addition, Peter Gallagher (“The O.C.,” “Grace and Frankie”) will join the series in a season-long arc. Gallagher will star as Rod F...
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May 7, 2026
Barack Obama Roasts Larry David in Teaser for HBO’s ‘Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’
Being President of the United States could not prepare Barack Obama for Larry David. In a new teaser for the HBO sketch series “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Obama states “I have sa...
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