‘Halo’ Live-Action Paramount Plus Series Drops First Teaser Trailer

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe animated series adaptation of “The Supernatural Academy” books by Jaymin Eve has been ordered at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively.Variety originally reported the series was in the works from 41 Entertainment back in October 2019. The half-hour series will debut on Peacock on Jan.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMichelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith and Meredith Hagner have all been cast in the upcoming Apple drama series “Bad Monkey,” with Marcos Siega (“Dexter,” The Flight Attendant”) now onboard to direct the first episode and executive produce.The trio of actresses join previously announced series lead Vince Vaughn in the show, which is being written by “Ted Lasso” co-creator Bill Lawrence.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCobie Smulders is set to appear in the “Secret Invasion” series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed.Smulders will reprise the role of SHIELD agent Maria Hill in the series. She joins a cast that already includes stars like Samuel L.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAMC has officially ordered a series based on the Anne Rice “Lives of the Mayfair Witches” novels, Variety has learned.The cabler has ordered eight episodes of the show, which is titled “Mayfair Witches.” It was originally announced that AMC had opened a writers room for the series in August under their script to series model.The show will focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterApple has ordered a thriller series that hails from Alfonso Cuarón with Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline set to star, Variety has learned.The show is titled “Disclaimer” and is based on the novel of the same name by Renee Knight. Blanchett stars as Catherine Ravenscroft, a successful and respected television documentary journalist whose work has been built on revealing the concealed transgressions of long-respected institutions.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterRiz Ahmed’s Left Handed Films and Lulu Wang’s Local Time are partnering to develop the comedy series “The Son of Good Fortune” at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.Based on the novel of the same name by Lysley Tenorio, the series is about an undocumented Filipino teenager in the Bay area navigating a tumultuous relationship with his former B-movie action star mother, falling in love for the first time, and working out how to pay back a massive debt before his whole

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Game of Thrones” prequel series “Tales of Dunk and Egg” at HBO has found its writer, Variety has learned from sources.Steve Conrad has been tapped to serve as writer and executive producer on the potential series under his Elephant Pictures banner. As Variety exclusively reported in January 2021, the one-hour show would be based on the series of fantasy novellas by George R.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterIvanna Sakhno has been cast in the Ahsoka Tano series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed.Sakhno will appear in the series opposite Rosario Dawson, who will play Tano, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo, who was recently announced as the “Star Wars Rebels” character Sabine Wren. Details on the character Sakhno is playing are being kept under wraps, though it is believed to be a new character created for the series.Reps for Sakhno and Lucasfilm declined to comment.Sakhno is known

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO has officially ordered The Weeknd’s drama series “The Idol,” Variety has learned.The Weeknd will star in the six-episode series, which was first announced as being in development in June, as well as serving as the co-creator.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBefore the in-ring action kicked off at Survivor Series at the Barclays Center on Sunday night, WWE hosted an upfront presentation for advertisers that laid out the company’s wide appeal with audiences.“We have massive reach and broad distribution available in over 900 million homes, 180 countries, 28 languages, and — in a non-pandemic era — over 500 live events [per year],” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE’s chief brand officer.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Ahsoka Tano series at Disney Plus has cast Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Variety has confirmed with sources.She joins previously announced series lead Rosario Dawson. Wren was first introduced to the “Star Wars” universe in the animated series “Star Wars Rebels.” She is a young Mandalorian and a weapons expert, particularly when it comes to explosives.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA new “Earthworm Jim” animated TV series is in development, Variety has learned exclusively.The project hails from Interplay Entertainment Corp., which owns the rights to the “Earthworm Jim” games. Interplay has partnered with APA to bring the project to television.Like the games, the series would follow the adventures of the titular Jim, a worm in a futuristic robotic suit who fights evildoers.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming NBC series “The Endgame” has added Karl Josef Co and Massiel Mordan to its cast.The duo join previously announced series leads Morena Baccarin and Ryan Michelle Bathé.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJesse Eisenberg is set to star in the title role of the upcoming FX on Hulu limited series “Fleishman Is in Trouble.”Eisenberg joins previously announced cast member Lizzy Caplan.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterRandall Park is set to star in a comedy series at Netflix that is set at the last Blockbuster Video, Variety has learned.The streamer has ordered 10 episodes of “Blockbuster,” which was created by writer and executive producer Vanessa Ramos (“Superstore,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”). David Caspe (“Happy Endings,” “Black Monday”) and Jackie Clarke (“Superstore,” “Happy Endings”) also serve as writers and executive producers.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Reno 911: The Hunt for QAnon” has set a premiere date on Paramount Plus.The special will air on the streamer starting Dec. 23.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterParamount Television Studios has promoted Jenna Santoianni, Cheryl Bosnak, and Erika Kirkwood.Jenna Santoianni has been upped to executive vice president of Paramount Television Studios after previously serving as executive vice president and head of development.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action series at Netflix has cast three key roles, with production on the series now underway.Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (“Kim’s Convenience,” “The Mandalorian”) will play Uncle Iroh, a retired Fire Nation general and the wise and nurturing mentor to his hot-headed nephew, Prince Zuko. Lim Kay Siu (“Anna and The King,” “Nightwatch”) will play Gyatso, a kind and caring Air Nomad monk who is the guardian, father figure and best friend to Aang.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “WandaVision” spinoff about Agatha Harkness and a “Hawkeye” spinoff about Echo have officially been ordered to series at Disney Plus.The announcements were made as part of Disney Plus Day. Variety exclusively reported on the Agatha Harkness series in October, while Variety exclusively reported about the Echo series in March.The Agatha show is officially titled “Agatha: House of Harkness.” The official description of the series simply says it stars Kathryn Hahn as her

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “Fatal Attraction” series adaptation has been ordered at Paramount Plus, with Lizzy Caplan attached in one of the lead roles.The series is described as a deep-dive reimagining of the film that will explore the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes towards strong women, personality disorders, and coercive control. Caplan will star as Alex, who becomes obsessed with her lover after a brief affair.