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10:45 - Agents of SHIELD - Jeremy Renner expresses interest in appearing
Jeremy Renner is still waiting for the ABC series to invite him on to reprise his role as Hawkeye on the small screen, he told fans at the Wizard World Chicago panel on Sunday. His only caveat was the show needed to film near his children in Los Angeles, which it does.
"I've said this before," the 44-year-old actor stated and urged fans to "go yell at those guys" to write him into an episode. Renner also expressed interest in appearing on the show last October during a Reddit AMA.
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06:10 - Significant Mother - Episode 1.05 - Suffering & Succotash - Promo
03:00 - Devious Maids - Season 3 Finale - Post Mortem
When did you decide to kill off Michael?
We had not always decided that, but we did feel like we needed some serious repercussions in the finale. Somebody probably had to die and it would be a really big and shocking moment, the kind of moment that would let the audience know this was a seriously dangerous situation that we were playing for life and death. That came up as we were writing the finale. We went ahead and let Brett know right before the actors got the script and he was very good about the whole thing. He told me he had been expecting to be either revealed as the villain or to be killed all season. He was waiting for that shoe to drop. He was an absolute great sport about it and it made for a great shocking moment in the finale.
When did you tell Gilles Marini that Sebastien was the killer?
We withheld the secret all season long. Gilles knew a little bit before everyone else, but it was right around the time that the final script was circulating. So we did a good job of keeping that secret. We wanted to reserve the right to change story as we went, but we really did have a pretty clear idea of where we were going and we did lay in some clues that he was the killer. I do believe that most people will not have seen that coming.
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02:40 - Netflix's Flaked - David Sullivan Joins Cast as a Series Regular
Will Arnett's Netflix comedy is adding to its cast.
David Sullivan (New Girl) has joined Flaked as a series regular, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Sullivan will play Chip's best friend Dennis, a man used to playing second fiddle to his uber popular pal. A "sober sommelier," Dennis is six years sober but still creates wine lists for restaurants.
Flaked's eight-episode first season will bow exclusively across all Netflix territories in 2016.
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02:00 - Netflix's Flaked - George Basil Joins Cast
George Basil has been cast opposite Will Arnett in Netflix comedy series Flaked.
Basil, will play The Cooler, who has a passion for comedy but remains painfully unaware of what makes him funny. He’s a guileless goofball and gives the impression that he has not accomplished much of anything in his life. It’s more than an impression — it’s true.
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02:00 - Netflix's Flaked - Robert Wisdom to Heavily Recur
The Wire alum Robert Wisdom has booked a heavily recurring role opposite Will Arnett in Netflix comedy series Flaked. Co-created by Arnett and Mark Chappell (The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret), Flaked is set in the insular world of Venice, CA.
The series is the serio-comic story of a self-appointed “guru” Chip (Arnett) who falls for the object of his best friend’s fascination. Soon the tangled web of half-truths and semi-bullsh*t that underpins his all-important image and sobriety begins to unravel.
Wisdom will play George, who loves teasing Chip and isn’t afraid to abuse his police powers to do it, but also serves as a no-nonsense voice of reason.
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01:55 - Blood & Oil - Tara Karsian to Recur
Tara Karsian (Review, Shameless) has joined ABC’s new fall drama series Blood & Oil in a recurring role. Written by Josh Pate and Rodes Fishburne and executive produced by Tony Krantz, Blood & Oil centers on a young working-class couple (Chace Crawford, Rebecca Rittenhouse) who move to “The Bakken” in North Dakota, booming after the biggest oil discovery in American history. They’re pitted against a ruthless tycoon (Don Johnson) who forces them to bet big and put everything on the line, including their marriage.
Karsian, will initially appear to be just another patron at a Western diner, grumpy about the slow service, but things are not always as they seem.
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01:35 - The Grinder - Nat Faxon to Guest
Nat Faxon is returning to his old time slot.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the Married star has booked a gig on Fox fall comedy The Grinder, which enters Tuesday's 8:30 p.m. half-hour on Sept. 29. (Just three years ago, that same opening housed Faxon's short-lived comedy Ben & Kate.)
This return to Fox finds Faxon filling a much different role. The Oscar-winning screenwriter (The Descendants) is set to play town royalty Lyle Gerhart, a member of the Boise elite who comes into contact with Rob Lowe and Fred Savage's Sanderson brothers. Lyle is described as having an "effortlessly cool vibe" that is so effortless it flirts with being phony.
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01:35 - Bones Season 11 - The Reason For Booth's Disappearance Revealed
Thanks to Sarah for the heads up.
The mystery surrounding Booth’s looming Bones disappearance has been solved.
David Boreanaz reveals to TVLine exclusively that he suffered a health scare earlier this summer that delayed his return to the Fox drama. To accommodate his late start, Bones producers crafted a Season 11 storyline in which Booth goes missing.
The good news: Boreanaz — who we’re hearing suffered a bad reaction to an antibiotic — is back on his feet and scheduled to report to work on Tuesday, Aug. 25. First up for the actor will be taping scenes that can be inserted into the episodes he missed, beginning with the Oct. 1 premiere.
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01:35 - Black-ish - Season 2 - Zendaya to Guest
Zendaya is set to guest star on the second season of Black-ish, PEOPLE can exclusively announce.
The 18-year-old actress and singer will be playing Resheida, a friend of Zoey (Yara Shahidi).
Since Resheida doesn't have a father, she immediately takes to Emmy nominee Anthony Anderson's Dre, agreeing with his belief that all dads should be respected, according to a character description from ABC.
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01:35 - The Trial - Amazon Pilot - William Hurt to Co-Star
William Hurt will co-star opposite Billy Bob Thornton in the Amazon Studios series “Trial” from David E. Kelley, Variety has learned exclusively.
Described as ruthless and cold, Cooper (Hurt) used to be Billy’s partner and effectively ruined Billy’s career so there’s plenty of bad blood standing between the two. When Cooper discovers that Billy is working on a case against one of his firm’s clients, he’s prepared to take him down.
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01:30 - Twin Peaks - Angelo Badalamenti to Score Music
This should be music to the ears of Twin Peaks fans: David Lynch’s go-to melody man, Angelo Badalamenti, is returning for the upcoming revival.
Multiple sources confirm to TVLine that Badalamenti, the man responsible for the original show’s haunting, iconic soundtrack, has signed on to score the anticipated Showtime continuation. In fact, I’m told the Grammy winner is already hard at work on new Peaks music. (Twin Peaks vets Sherilyn Fenn and Sheryl Lee hinted at Badalamenti’s possible involvement at a fan Q&A back in May.)
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01:25 - Major Crimes - Season 4 - Greg Rikaart get Multi-Episode Arc
The Young and the Restless‘ Greg Rikaart is joining the TNT drama for a multi-episode arc in the role of Bobby G. Monroe, a confident young lawyer and anti-death penalty activist who is currently defending Slider (Garrett Coffey), the young man awaiting trial for the murder of Alice Herrera
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01:20 - Outlander - Bear McCreary and "Nobody likes bagpipes" [VIDEO]
Thanks to Elhar for the heads up.
01:15 - Animal Kingdom - Daniella Alonso Joins Cast
Revolution alum Daniella Alonso has booked a series regular role opposite Scott Speedman in TNT’s drama pilot Animal Kingdom, from John Wells Prods. in association with Warner Horizon Television. 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.
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01:10 - The Mysteries of Laura - Season 2 - First Look Promotional Poster
01:05 - The Way - Emma Greenwell Joins Cast
Emma Greenwell is set to co-star opposite Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan in Hulu original drama series The Way, from Universal TV and Jason Katims’ True Jack Prods. Created by Jessica Goldberg, The Way examines a couple, Eddie (Aaron Paul) and Sarah Cleary (Michelle Monaghan), at the center of a controversial movement struggling with relationships, marriage and power, with each episode taking an in-depth look at what it means to choose between the life we live and the life we want.
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01:00 - Lincoln and Pepsi To Serve as Official Sponsors for Season Two of EMPIRE
FOX PRESS RELEASE: LINCOLN AND PEPSI TO SERVE AS OFFICIAL SPONSORS FOR SEASON TWO OF EMPIRE
LINCOLN AND PEPSI TO SERVE AS OFFICIAL SPONSORS FOR SEASON TWO OF “EMPIRE” Hotly Anticipated Second Season Begins Wednesday, September 23, on FOX
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and 20th Century Fox Television (TCFTV) today announced that The Lincoln Motor Company and Pepsi will serve as official sponsors of the second season of EMPIRE, broadcast television’s biggest hit. The powerful family drama returns Wednesday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Lincoln returns to EMPIRE as its official automotive sponsor both on- and off-air, having served in the same capacity during its inaugural season. Lincoln’s Season Two partnership includes in-show integrations and placements; and sponsorship of the EMPIRE Season Two Premiere Event.
The comprehensive sponsorship of EMPIRE by Pepsi includes in-show integrations; sponsorship of the EMPIRE Season Two Premiere Event; digital and social extensions throughout the season; and a multi-platform off-air marketing partnership. Pepsi is the official beverage sponsor of EMPIRE both on- and off-air.
“Lincoln has had a longstanding strong relationship with FOX, and we are delighted to be partnering with EMPIRE for a second season in a row. The momentum of the show is a great platform to communicate the new and exciting Lincoln product portfolio in a contextually relevant way,” said Lee Jelenic, Lincoln Marketing Manager. “We are particularly excited to communicate our new class-exclusive Revel sound system on a show built around music.”
“We’re excited to be working with EMPIRE – the hottest show on television today,” said Adam Harter, Vice President, PepsiCo Consumer Engagement. “At Pepsi, we’re always looking to create new experiences that will impact pop culture. Our partnership with EMPIRE will allow us to reach and invite fans to have fun with us and their favorite TV show this season.”
“EMPIRE continues to captivate viewers, music fans and the entire media industry, and we are thrilled to partner with our longstanding advertisers, Lincoln and Pepsi, for Season Two of the pop culture phenomenon,” said Toby Byrne, President, Advertising Sales, Fox Networks Group. “FOX is committed to delivering the best viewer experience in television, and with the support of partners like Pepsi and Lincoln, we will once again present EMPIRE with a reduced commercial format as we did last season.”
Having taken TV audiences by storm in its record-setting first season, EMPIRE returns for its second season Wednesday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), as the No. 1 series on broadcast television. From its jaw-dropping storylines to its chart-topping hip-hop soundtrack, EMPIRE instantly gained a legion of die-hard fans, creating a social media frenzy and making “Cookie” a household name. The series recently was nominated for three Emmy Awards, including one for Taraji P. Henson in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. EMPIRE will pick up three months after the shocking arrest and incarceration of Empire Entertainment head Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard). Knowing Lucious won’t be held much longer in prison, Cookie (Henson) and her allies within the Lyon family make a desperate attempt to seize control of the company. But as the Lyons continue to battle each other, a bigger external threat emerges that could force them to unite.
EMPIRE is from Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. The series is created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. The pilot is written by Daniels and Strong. The series is executive-produced by Daniels, Strong, Brian Grazer, Ilene Chaiken (“The L Word”) and Francie Calfo (“Those Who Kill,” “Gang Related”). Daniels directed the pilot. “Like” EMPIRE on Facebook at facebook.com/EmpireFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @EmpireFOX and join the discussion using #Empire. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @EmpireFOX.
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