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23:35 - A Fish-Out-Of-The-Water Comedy from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Producers Lands at FOX with a Script Commitment
In a competitive situation, a single-camera comedy from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-executive producers John Chernin and Dave Chernin has landed at Fox with a script commitment plus penalty. The pitch was taken directly to the networks by the Chernin brothers and 3 Arts. With Fox on board, the project has now been set up at 20th Century Fox TV.
Written by the Chernins (that’s the two of them in one of their first red carpet appearances), the untitled comedy has a fish-out-of-water theme. It centers on a coarse, blue-collar woman who moves to affluent Greenwich, CT to raise the outrageously spoiled kids of her wealthy sister and brother-in-law, who have fled the country to avoid prosecution for illegal activities. John Chernin and Dave Chernin executive produce with 3 Arts’ Oly Obst and Nicholas Frenkel.
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23:35 - Snowfall - FX Pilot - Andrew Howard and Manuel Uriza Join Cast
Andrew Howard and Manuel Uriza have landed series regular roles in FX’s drama pilot Snowfall. Snowfall is set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles in the 1980s.
Howard, will play Avi Drexler, an unpredictable cocaine dealer operating in the San Fernando Valley. Uriza, is Manuel Villanueva, a cocaine distributor who makes it clear that working for him means doing “bad things”, but he pays well.
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23:30 - Tyrant - Episode 2.11 - Desert Storm - Promotional Photos
22:55 - Crowded - Clifford McGhee to Guest
The cast roster of the upcoming NBC comedy “Crowded” has just gotten … well, more crowded.
Variety has learned exclusively that dancer-choreographer Clifford McGhee will guest star on creator Suzanne Martin’s midseason comedy. He will play Ethan, the step-brother of Patrick Warburton’s Mike in the series about a couple of would-be emptynesters (played by Warburton and Carrie Preston) whose plans for some alone time are cancelled when their grown daughters and other family members descend upon their homestead.
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22:15 - Shades Of Blue - Antonio Jaramillo to Recur
Antonio Jaramillo (Savages) has been cast in a recurring role opposite Jennifer Lopez on NBC’s new drama series Shades Of Blue.
Directed by Barry Levinson, Shades Of Blue follows a tight-knit crew of police officers who are effective at keeping the streets safe but also corrupt when it comes to lining their pockets and protecting their own.
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22:10 - The Player - Daisy Betts to Recur
Daisy Betts (Chicago Fire, Last Resort) is set for a recurring arc on NBC’s drama series The Player.
Philip Winchester and Wesley Snipes star in the Las Vegas thriller that centers on a former military operative turned security expert who is drawn into a high-stakes game where an organization of wealthy individuals gamble on his ability to stop some of the biggest crimes imaginable from playing out.
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22:05 - Person of Interest - Seasons 1-4 - Netflix release date announced
Yes, you can finally watch the best science fiction show on network TV, on Netflix. Person of Interest has been mind-blowingly great for the past four seasons, but this show about artificial intelligence hasn’t found the geeky audience it deserves. But that’s all about to change.
We’re excited to be the ones to break the news, exclusively at io9—Netflix will have the first three seasons of Person of Interest starting Sept. 1, and the fourth season on Sept. 22. (The deal was announced ages ago, but there was no start date for the show becoming available, until now.)
This news means that everyone will have a decent shot at being caught up on Person of Interest before the show’s fifth season airs sometime in 2016. (And we’re still hoping that season won’t be the show’s last—if enough people become fans between now and then.)
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22:00 - Finding Carter - Jackson Rathbone to Recur
Jackson Rathbone (Twilight franchise) has booked a major recurring role on MTV’s Finding Carter.
He will play Jared, a charismatic guy with a good business sense. Although, his core values waiver when he falls for an underaged teen (Kathryn Prescott) and engages in shady/questionable business practices
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21:55 - Blood & Oil - Wilson Bethel to Recur
Thanks to Omabin for the heads up.
Wilson Bethel (The Astronaut Wives Club) has joined ABC’s new fall drama series Blood & Oil in a recurring role.
Bethel will play Finn, a charismatic but poor businessman, who owns a food truck, and partners up with Kess (Keston John) and Ada’ (Yaani King).
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21:50 - The Carmichael Show - Episode 1.05 - 1.06 - Press Release
Episode 1.05 - GUNS
09/09/2015 (09:00PM - 09:30PM) (Wednesday) : MAXINE FINDS A GUN IN THE APARTMENT THAT BELONGS TO JERROD. TIFFANY HADDISH GUEST STARS- Maxine's (Amber Stevens West) dismay over Jerrod's (Jerrod Carmichael) gun sparks a debate throughout the family regarding gun control and gender power dynamics within a relationship. While Cynthia (Loretta Devine), Maxine, and Bobby (Lil Rel Howery) bond over not wanting a gun in the house, Jerrod's attempt to prove his point goes terribly wrong. David Alan Grier also stars.
Episode 1.06 - PRAYER
09/09/2015 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : THE CARMICHAELS HAVE THEIR REVEREND OVER FOR DINNER. ISIAH WHITLOCK JR. GUEST STARS- When Maxine (Amber Stevens West) doesn't say "amen" after grace and then their reverend is hit by a car on his way home, Cynthia (Loretta Devine) blames Maxine's disregard for prayer as the cause of the unfortunate accident. This ignites a passionate discussion about religion and spirituality within the Carmichael household. Eventually, Jerrod (Jerrod Carmichael) and Maxine are forced to discuss deeper aspects of their relationship. David Alan Grier and Lil Rel Howery also star.
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10:50 - Daredevil - Season 2 - New Suit Photo
Thanks to Chris for the heads up.
The suit makes the man. #Daredevil pic.twitter.com/9QgMzxgXTa
— Daredevil (@Daredevil) August 20, 2015
Inside the #costume #design of @Daredevil with @spmaslansky + @matchbookco at @SOURCINGatMAGIC! Amazing panel! pic.twitter.com/1yQ5G6tVIi
— Manufacture New York (@ManufactureNY) August 16, 2015
05:30 - Orphan Black - Season 3 - Special Effects Reel + Season 4 Prep Has Started
@OrphanBlack #CloneClub We are back in official prep on Season Four!
— John Fawcett (@JohnFawcett75) August 21, 2015
05:25 - MOVIES: The Odyssey - Hugh Jackman In Early Talks to Star
Francis Lawrence is directing the big-budget adaptation of Homer’s epic poem.
Oscar-nominated actor Hugh Jackman is in early talks to star in a big-budget adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” that Francis Lawrence (“The Hunger Games” sequels) will direct for Lionsgate, multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.
After this story posted, a representative for Jackman confirmed that he’s in early talks, telling TheWrap “this is a conversation at this point. Very early stages and nothing is confirmed.”
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05:20 - I Shudder - TVLand Pilot - Megan Hilty Joins Cast
Thanks to RD for the heads up.
TV Land is filling out the cast of its hot comedy pilot I Shudder with a roster of theater actors.
Smash and Wicked star Megan Hilty has nabbed the female lead in the comedy starring Hamish Linklater, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Also joining the comedy from Paul Rudnick (In & Out) are fellow theater stars John Behlmann(Significant Other, The 39 Steps), Tony-nominated Geneva Carr (Hand To God) and Brooklyn Shuck (Matilda the Musical, Annie).
Hilty and Behlmann will play Sara and Drake Morelle, the demanding parents to 11-year-old Stella, played by Shuck. The Morelles are neighbors to the eccentric and refined Elyot. Carr will portray their other neighbor, Susan Marie, who is unpleasant and self-righteous.
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05:15 - Animal Kingdom - TNT Pilot - Ben Robson Lands a Lead Role
Ben Robson (Vikings) has landed a lead role in TNT’s drama pilot Animal Kingdom. The pilot centers on 17-year-old Joshua “J” Cody (Finn Cole), who moves in with his wild, freewheeling grandmother (Ellen Barkin) and uncles in their Southern California beach town after his mother ODs. He is pulled into their life of indulgence and excess and soon discovers that it’s all being funded by the bank robberies they commit.
Robson will play Craig, the tough, fearless middle son of the Cody crime family. A veteran criminal, he is an extreme-sports maniac and the most daring of the Codys. Scott Speedman, and Shawn Hatosy also star in the pilot, which starts shooting Friday.
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