[05/12/17 - 07:21 PM] Development Update: Friday, May 12 - "Deception," "Splitting Up Together" Land Series Orders at ABC By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC)
LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
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Here are the latest projects being picked up to series by the aforementioned network for the 2017-18 season (via press release):
DECEPTION
When his career is ruined by scandal, superstar magician Cameron Black has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, influence and illusion - the FBI. Using every trick in the book and inventing new ones, he will help the government catch the world's most elusive criminals while staging the biggest illusions of his career. The series is from writer/executive producer Chris Fedak ("Chuck") and executive producers Greg Berlanti, Martin Gero and Sarah Schechter. Illusionist David Kwong ("Now You See Me") will co-produce.
"Deception" stars Jack Cutmore-Scott as Cameron Black/Jonathan Black, Lenora Crichlow as Dina Clark, Amaury Nolasco as Mike Alvarez, Ilfenesh Hadera as Kay Daniels, Justin Chon as Jordan Monroe, Vinnie Jones as Gunter and Laila Robins as Special Agent Deakin.
SPLITTING UP TOGETHER
Based on the Danish series, "Splitting Up Together" is the story of a couple whose marriage is reignited by their divorce. Emily Kapnek ("Suburgatory") writes and serves as executive producer of this new comedy, along with Ellen DeGeneres.
The series stars Jenna Fischer as Lena, Oliver Hudson as Martin, Lindsay Price as Camille, Bobby Lee as Arthur, Geoff Pierson as Henry, Diane Farr as Maya, Olivia Keville as Mae, Van Crosby as Mason and Sander Thomas as Milo.
[05/03/24 - 11:01 AM] NBC Renews Comedy Series "Night Court" for a Third Season The second season, executive produced by Dan Rubin, Melissa Rauch, Winston Rauch and John Larroquette, has reached 24 million total viewers across linear and digital platforms to date.
[05/03/24 - 09:56 AM] New Season of "Gold Rush: Parker's Trail" Premieres on Discovery Channel on May 31 After becoming the biggest landowner in the Yukon, Parker no longer needs to focus on finding ground urgently, but his pioneering spirit remains and he has set his eyes on Brazil: the biggest gold frontier on earth and the center of a raging modern battle between government forces and miners.
[05/03/24 - 12:01 AM] Video: "Thank You, Next" - Official Trailer - Netflix After a painful breakup, a young lawyer dives head first into the confusing world of modern dating, with the unwavering support of her best friends.
[05/02/24 - 02:11 PM] Video: "Uncle Samsik" - Official Trailer - Hulu Uncle Samsik introduces himself to Kim San as the one who can turn his world around - promising that he can make any dream a reality.
[05/02/24 - 12:45 PM] CBS Announces Its 2024-2025 Primetime Schedule New scripted series "Matlock," "Poppa's House," "NCIS: Origins" and "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage" join 18 returning shows.