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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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May 7, 2026
‘We Were Liars’ Season 2 Casts Young Versions of the Sinclairs as Show Travels Back to Summer of 1999
“We Were Liars” Season 2 has added six new cast members, with the second season set to take place in the summer of 1999 at Beechwood Island. Josh Dallas (“Manifest,” “Once Upon a Time”) will play y...
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May 7, 2026
‘Dark Side of the Ring’ Season 7 Sets Release Date, Three-Part Premiere to Focus on Jeff Jarrett and TNA (EXCLUSIVE)
The acclaimed docuseries “Dark Side of the Ring” has set the premiere date for its seventh season at Vice TV, Variety has learned exclusively. The new season will kick off on July 7 at 9 p.m. ET wi...
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May 6, 2026
James Marsden to Lead Apple TV Thriller Series ‘Disavowed’ From ‘Iron Man’ Writers
James Marsden is set to star in the thriller series “Disavowed” at Apple TV, Variety has learned. The logline for the show states that it follows “legendary CIA Case Officer Brad Griffin (Marsden),...
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May 6, 2026
Oscar Isaac to Lead Las Vegas Casino Series at Netflix From Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Oscar Isaac is set for the lead role in an upcoming Netflix drama set in a Las Vegas casino. The show was originally announced in December and hails from creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien. ...
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May 6, 2026
‘High Potential’ Season 3: Nora and Lilla Zuckerman Set as New Showrunners
“High Potential” has found its new showrunners going into the hit ABC series’ third season. Variety has learned that Nora and Lilla Zuckerman are taking the helm of the procedural dramedy as co-sho...
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May 6, 2026
Range Media Partners’ Tanya Cohen Exits to Join Made by Us Studios as Co-CEO
Tanya Cohen, a partner at Range Media Partners, is exiting the management company for a leading role at a studio aimed at the creator economy. Cohen will serve as co-CEO of Made By Us Studios (MBU)...
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May 5, 2026
Rita Wilson Joins HBO Max Pilot ‘How to Survive Without Me’
Rita Wilson has joined the cast of the HBO Max drama pilot “How to Survive Without Me” in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Wilson will appear alongside previously announced cast members ...
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May 5, 2026
‘King of the Hill’ Sets Season 15 Release Date at Hulu
The second revival season of “King of the Hill” has set its premiere date at Hulu. The new season, which will be the show’s 15th overall, will debut all 10 episodes on July 20. Hulu originally pick...
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May 5, 2026
‘Dutton Ranch’ Trailer: Beth and Rip Get Mixed Up in Murder Deep in the Heart of Texas
Paramount has dropped the full official trailer for the “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch.” In the trailer, Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser) are settling into life in their new ranch in ...
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May 4, 2026
Robert Greenblatt Sets First-Look Deal at Universal TV in Return to NBCUniversal Fold
Former NBC head honcho Robert Greenblatt is returning to Universal TV with a first-look deal, Variety has confirmed. Under the deal, Greenblatt and his production company, The Green Room, will deve...
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May 4, 2026
‘Going Dutch’ Canceled After Two Seasons at Fox
Fox has canceled the comedy series “Going Dutch,” Variety has learned. The series aired two seasons at the broadcaster, with the most recent season beginning in January 2026 and the now series fina...
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