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July 15, 2026
Vincent D’Onofrio, Kate Mara, Clancy Brown Among Five Cast in Netflix Las Vegas Drama ‘The Roman’
The upcoming Netflix drama “The Roman” has added five new cast members, Variety has learned. The show, which is set in the world of Las Vegas casinos, has cast Vincent D’Onofrio (“Daredevil: Born A...
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July 15, 2026
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Casts Gabriel Luna
“Dexter: Resurrection” Season 2 has added Gabriel Luna in a guest star role, Variety has learned. Luna will play Ray Ballard, a serial killer operating under the name The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger. He w...
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July 15, 2026
Jodie Whittaker Joins Ellen Pompeo in Hulu Dramedy Pilot ‘Chicks’
Jodie Whittaker has been cast opposite Ellen Pompeo in the Hulu pilot “Chicks,” Variety has confirmed. The pilot was first announced with Pompeo in a lead role back in June. The logline describes i...
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July 15, 2026
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Sets Season 18 Release Date
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has set its Season 18 premiere date at FX, FXX, and Hulu. The hit comedy series will be back starting Aug. 17 at 9 p.m. ET across the two linear channels and str...
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July 14, 2026
‘Far Cry’ FX Series Casts Steve Buscemi
The “Far Cry” TV series is building out its cast with the addition of Steve Buscemi. Variety has learned that Buscemi will star in the series adaptation of the hit video game franchise alongside st...
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July 13, 2026
‘Carrie’ TV Series: First-Look Images From Mike Flanagan’s Take on Stephen King Classic
Amazon Prime Video has revealed a first-look at “Carrie,” Mike Flanagan’s TV adaptation of the iconic Stephen King novel. The show was first reported to be in the works in October 2024, with Amazon...
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July 10, 2026
Morgan Spector in Talks to Play Robert Langdon in Netflix Series From Carlton Cuse, Dan Brown
Morgan Spector is in negotiations for the lead role of Robert Langdon in Netflix’s upcoming series based on the Dan Brown book “The Secret of Secrets,” Variety has learned from sources. Furthermore...
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July 10, 2026
‘House of David’ Renewed for Season 3 at Amazon
“House of David” has been renewed for Season 3 at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned. The Wonder Project series originally debuted on the streamer in early 2025, with Season 2 launching in Oct...
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July 10, 2026
‘Star Trek’ Sets 60th Anniversary & ‘Strange New Worlds’ Comic-Con Hall H Panels, Fan Screening, Activations (EXCLUSIVE)
“Star Trek” is back for San Diego Comic-Con with multiple panels, fan activations, and more. Variety has learned exclusively that Paramount+ and CBS Studios are bringing the cast and creative team ...
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July 9, 2026
‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2 Adds Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, Jerome Flynn
“Alien: Earth” Season 2 has added three new cast members. Variety has learned that Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, and Jerome Flynn have all joined the second season of the FX series. They will appear ...
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July 9, 2026
‘Spy School’ TV Series in the Works at Disney+, Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort to Produce
Disney+ is developing a series version of Stuart Gibbs’ “Spy School” novels, Variety has learned. There are 14 books in the series, beginning with “Spy School” in 2012 and with the 14th book — “Spy...
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July 7, 2026
‘NCIS: New York’ Casts Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper, Devin Druid
“NCIS: New York,” the upcoming newest entry in the CBS franchise, has added four new cast members. Variety has confirmed that Jennifer Beals (“The L Word,” “Devil in a Blue Dress”), Jacqueline Byer...
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July 7, 2026
Sky Yang Signs With Range Media Partners (EXCLUSIVE)
Range Media Partners has signed Sky Yang for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Yang continues to be repped by Independent Talent Group, Jackoway Austen Tyerman, and Pippa Being. Yang...
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July 7, 2026
Jessica Knoll Novel ‘Helpless’ to Be Developed for TV at Universal Global TV, Stacy Sher to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
Universal Global Television is developing a series take on the brand new Jessica Knoll novel “Helpless,” Variety has learned exclusively. The novel was just published today, July 7, by Scribner and...
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July 7, 2026
Viola Davis, Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions Set First-Look Deal at Universal Global Television, to Develop Drama ‘Pawn’
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions has inked a first-look deal with Universal Global Television (UGT), Variety has learned. Under the deal, JuVee will develop projects for UGT across...
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July 7, 2026
‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Moves Up Release Date to July, Drops Intense First Trailer
The animated film “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” will now premiere in July rather than October as originally planned. Paramount has announced that the film, which continues the story from “Avata...
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July 6, 2026
Julia Garner to Star in Apple TV True Crime Series ‘Guilty Creatures’ From Craig Gillespie, Stuart Zicherman
Julia Garner is attached to star in an Apple TV adaptation of the Mikita Brottman true crime book “Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida,” Variety has learned. The logline ...
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July 6, 2026
Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar Netflix Series Casts Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, Diane Guerrero in Lead Roles
Netflix’s “Myron Bolitar” drama series has cast its three lead roles. Variety has learned that Colin Woodell will star in the title role alongside KJ Apa as Win Lockwood and Diane Guerrero as Esper...
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July 3, 2026
‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Introduces Young [SPOILER], Character to Appear in ‘Power: Origins’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” Season 5 Episode 4 The fifth and final season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” just introduced the young version ...
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July 2, 2026
‘Chicago PD’ Star LaRoyce Hawkins to Exit Series in Season 14
“Chicago P.D.” star LaRoyce Hawkins is exiting the long-running NBC drama, Variety has confirmed with sources. Hawkins, who has been with the show since it launched in the role of Officer Kevin Atw...
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July 1, 2026
‘NCIS’ Brings Back Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo for Season 24
Michael Weatherly is returning to the role of “NCIS” fan favorite Tony DiNozzo once again. Variety has learned that Weatherly is set for a season-long arc in Season 24 of the long-running CBS serie...
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July 1, 2026
‘Murder of JonBenét Ramsey’ Limited Series Moves to Netflix From Paramount+
The scripted limited series based on the murder of JonBenét Ramsey has moved to Netflix from Paramount+, Variety has confirmed. Netflix will release the series this winter, with an exact premiere d...
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June 30, 2026
Tom Hardy Returning for ‘MobLand’ Season 3 Following Spat With Producers
Tom Hardy is not leaving “MobLand” behind after all. Variety has confirmed with sources that the actor is set to return to the Paramount+ crime drama for a potential third season. As previously rep...
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June 30, 2026
Mark Harmon Returning as Gibbs in ‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 3 Story Arc
Mark Harmon is once again going to play Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the small screen. Variety has learned that Harmon will play the iconic character in a season-long arc of the upcoming third season of p...
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June 30, 2026
‘Dutton Ranch’ Taps ‘SEAL Team’ Creator Benjamin Cavell as Season 2 Showrunner
“Dutton Ranch” has found its new showrunner. Benjamin Cavell has joined the “Yellowstone” spinoff series to helm Season 2. Cavell takes over from Season 1 showrunner Chad Feehan, who left the show ...
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June 30, 2026
Dylan O’Brien to Play Disgraced Reality Star in Hulu Comedy Pilot ‘Lex’
Dylan O’Brien is set for the lead role in the Hulu comedy pilot “Lex,” Variety has learned. The pilot order for the project was originally announced in March. The logline for the show states that i...
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June 30, 2026
‘Reacher’ Spinoff ‘Neagley’ Sets Amazon Release Date, Drops First-Look Images
The “Reacher” spinoff series “Neagley” officially has an premiere date on Amazon Prime Video. The series will debut all eight episodes of its first season on Sept. 16, the same day as the Season 4 ...
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June 30, 2026
‘Nemesis’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
Netflix has renewed the crime drama “Nemesis” for Season 2, Variety has learned. The series originally debuted on the streamer in May. It spent five weeks in the Netflix global top 10 English langu...
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June 30, 2026
‘SpongeBob Day’ Celebration Set for July Across Nickelodeon, TikTok, YouTube, Roblox and More
Nickeloden is celebrating SpongeBob’s birthday in style. Nickeolodeon has officially declared July 14 “SpongeBob Day,” which aims to be an annual celebration timed to the beloved character’s birthd...
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June 29, 2026
‘Persona’ Live-Action TV Adaptation in the Works at Netflix, 21 Laps & Story Kitchen to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the “Persona” video game franchise, Variety has learned from sources. Christopher Monfette is attached to write the adaptation in addition to ser...
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