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October 10, 2026
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Season 2 Adds Bill Nighy, Rosemarie DeWitt in Guest Roles
Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt are set to guest star in “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” Season 2. The announcement was revealed during the “Star Trek” panel at New York Comic-Con on Saturday. Nighy...
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October 9, 2026
‘Newlyweds’ Showrunner Gail Lerner Fired From NBC Sitcom Ahead of Premiere: ‘I’m So Sad’
Gail Lerner announced on Friday that she was fired from “Newlyweds,” the upcoming NBC sitcom that she co-created and on which she was to serve as showrunner. “Here’s the good news: I couldn’t be mo...
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October 9, 2026
‘WandaVision’ Creator Jac Schaeffer to Develop ‘Stargate’ Series at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE)
Jac Schaeffer is developing a new “Stargate” TV series for Amazon MGM Studios, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project falls under Schaeffer’s overall deal with Amazon MGM, which ...
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October 9, 2026
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments’: Behind the Scenes of the Satellite of Love
In a cozy suburb of Minneapolis, a guy in a blue jumpsuit is once again stuck aboard a space station with his robot pals, watching the worst movies ever made. To paraphrase the show’s catchy theme ...
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October 8, 2026
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ HBO Series Sets Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Ronny Chieng Returning
The “Crazy Rich Asians” TV series is moving forward at HBO, with four of the film’s stars returning. Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng have all signed on as series regulars in the one-ho...
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October 8, 2026
ABC Orders Drama Pilot ‘Rabbit’ Based on UK Series ‘Ludwig’ From Megan Ganz & Humphrey Ker
ABC has ordered a drama pilot that is based on the popular BBC One series “Ludwig,” Variety has learned. The pilot, which marks ABC’s first of this year, hails from co-writers Megan Ganz and Humphr...
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October 8, 2026
Jennifer Coolidge to Return for ‘The Watcher’ Season 2
“The Watcher” Season 2 is bringing back another original cast member, with Jennifer Cooldige officially set to return for the Netflix series as real estate agent Karen Calhoun. It was announced las...
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October 8, 2026
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2: Eric Stonestreet to Return
Eric Stonestreet is officially set to return for “Dexter: Resurrection” Season 2. Stonestreet made a surprise appearance at the show’s New York Comic-Con panel on Thursday to make the announcement....
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October 7, 2026
Ben Stiller to Moderate Conversation With William Shatner at New York Comic-Con ‘Star Trek’ Panel (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller will moderate a conversation with William Shatner as part of the “Star Trek” panel at New York Comic-Con this Saturday, Variety has learned exclusively. It was previ...
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October 7, 2026
‘All’s Fair’ Sets Season 2 Release Date, Drops Decadent First Trailer
Hulu has announced the premiere date for “All’s Fair” Season 2. The second season of the drama series will debut on Nov. 4 with three new episodes. New episodes will drop on Wednesdays thereafter. ...
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October 7, 2026
‘Anna Pigeon’ Renewed for Season 2 at USA Network
“Anna Pigeon” has been renewed for Season 2 at USA Network, Variety has learned. The drama series originally debuted on the basic cabler on Aug. 7, with the Season 1 finale set to air on Oct. 9. Th...
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October 6, 2026
Next Generation Collective Launches in Support of Young Hollywood Talent’s Mental Health
Next Generation Collective (NGC), a new group built around helping young people in entertainment with their mental health, was launched today at Hollywood & Mind’s inaugural summit in New York ...
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October 6, 2026
Jessica Biel to Play Hugh Hefner’s Wife in ‘Playmates’ Movie for Searchlight
Jessica Biel has joined the cast of the upcoming film “Playmates,” Variety has learned. Biel will now star opposite previously announced cast members Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Pullman, and Indiana Elle....
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October 5, 2026
‘Things We Never Got Over’ Amazon Series Adds Six to Cast
The Amazon series adaptation of the Lucy Score novel “Things We Never Got Over” has added six new cast members. The new additions to the Prime Video series are: Sean Teale (“Doctor Odyssey,” “Only ...
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October 2, 2026
‘The Watcher’ Season 2 to Begin Production 4 Years After Season 1 With Bobby Cannavale, Naomi Watts Returning
Who watches “The Watcher?” Netflix has announced that Season 2 of the mystery horror series is set to begin production this fall in New York. In addition, Season 1 stars Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannaval...
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October 1, 2026
‘Landman’ Season 3: Colm Feore, Mustafa Speaks, Bobbi Salvor Menuez, Francesca Xuereb Promoted to Series Regular Status
“Landman” Season 3 is officially in production, with the hit Paramount+ oil industry drama promoting four cast members to series regular status. Colm Feore (Nate), Mustafa Speaks (Boss), Bobbi Salv...
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October 1, 2026
‘Reacher’ Spinoff ‘Neagley’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon
“Neagley” has been renewed for Season 2 at Amazon, Variety has learned. The “Reacher” spinoff series originally debuted on Prime Video on Sept. 16, the same day as the “Reacher” Season 4 finale. Pe...
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September 29, 2026
‘New Stanford Prison Experiment’ Drops Tense First Trailer Ahead of Netflix Release
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming unscripted series “The New Stanford Prison Experment.” In the trailer, those participating in the series — both as guards and inmates — are t...
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September 29, 2026
Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen to Star in Multi-Cam Comedy ‘Happy Jack’ at AMC
Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen are set to star as father and son in the comedy series “Happy Jack” at AMC and AMC+, Variety has learned. The multi-cam comedy will start production on a six-episode ...
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September 29, 2026
Berlanti Productions Promotes Liam Driscoll to Creative Executive (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlanti Productions has promoted Liam Driscoll to the role of creative executive, Variety has learned exclusively. Driscoll began his time at Berlanti Productions as Greg Berlanti’s assistant but ...
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September 29, 2026
Verve Signs Maggie Kuntz (EXCLUSIVE)
Verve has signed film, television and theater actress Maggie Kuntz for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be repped by The Rosenzweig Group. Kuntz recently joined the...
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September 28, 2026
‘Reacher’ Renewed for Season 6 Ahead of Season 5 Premiere
“Reacher” continues its win streak at Amazon, with Prime Video renewing the action series for a sixth season while Season 5 is still in production. The series, which stars Alan Ritchson in the titl...
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September 28, 2026
‘Kid Detective’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Hulu (EXCLUSIVE)
Hulu is developing a series version of the 2020 movie “The Kid Detective,” Variety has learned exclusively. Evan Morgan, who wrote and directed the film, is attached as an executive producer on the...
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September 28, 2026
Amazon to Develop ‘Shadow Work’ Series Based on Adrienne Miller Short Story, Marc Resteghini to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
In a competitive situation, Amazon MGM Studios is set to develop a series based on the short story “Shadow Work” by Adrienne Miller, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Miller will write ...
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September 28, 2026
‘Stillwater’: Amazon Series Based on Graphic Novel Casts Ben Hardy in Lead Role
Ben Hardy is set to star in the series adaptation of the graphic novel “Stillwater” at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned. The series is based on the Skybound graphic novel of the same name an...
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September 28, 2026
‘Icebreaker’ Netflix Series Casts Daisy Jelley, Connor Simos in Lead Roles (EXCLUSIVE)
The Netflix series adaptation of “Icebreaker” has found its two leads. Variety has learned exclusively that Daisy Jelley and Connor Simos will star in the series take on the Hannah Grace novel of t...
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September 24, 2026
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Star Celia Rose Gooding Breaks Down That Time-Jumping Season 4 Finale
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Tomorrow’s Enterprise,” the Season 4 finale of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,“ now streaming on Paramount+. “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” broug...
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September 24, 2026
‘Shrinking’ Season 4 Casts Judith Light (EXCLUSIVE)
Judith Light has joined “Shrinking” Season 4 in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively. Light will appear in the fourth season of the Apple TV series alongside returning stars Jason Sege...
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September 24, 2026
‘Beast in Me’ Renewed for Season 2 With Claire Danes Returning
“The Beast in Me” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix, Variety has learned. Claire Danes will return to star as Aggie Wiggs and executive produce as she did in Season 1. In addition, Season 1 ...
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September 24, 2026
Terence Winter, Dan Farah Team to Develop Series Based on UAP Memoir ‘Out of the Shadows’
Terence Winter and Dan Farah are partnering for a series take on the memoir of former U.S. Intelligence official Jay Stratton titled “Out of the Shadows,” Variety has learned. In the memoir, which ...
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