Television
ZORRO Taps ‘Elite’ Actor Miguel Bernardeau For Amazon Prime Series
The latest report from Variety‘s John Hopewell brings word that Amazon’s Prime Video platform which will now also be host to its own Zorro series starring Miguel Bernardeau (Netflix series “Elite”) in the title role, and Mexican actress Renata Notni (Netflix’s “El Dragón: Return of a Warrior”).
A TRUE NOVEL: Post-WW II Japan-Set TV Drama In The Works
L.A.-based Upgrade Productions is pairing up with Japanese production label Shochiku (Tora-san franchise) to produce eight-part series drama, A True Novel. Acclaimed writer Riko Sakaguchi (The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, Mary and the Witches Flower, After The Rain) is penning the series.
LAST KING OF THE CROSS Adds Cast For Paramount+ Australia Crime Series
Paramount+ Australia is getting gears rolling for new ten-episode hourlong crime drama, Last King Of The Cross with actor Ian McShane (John Wick franchise) announced as the lead antagonist back in March alongside Lincoln Younes (Little Monsters).
PROJECT NEMESIS: ‘John Wick’ Franchise Director Readies Kaiju Revenge Drama For Sony TV
“Project Nemesis”, the first of a 5.6-part Kaiju novel series from author Jeremy Robinson, is on track for a television debut with none other than Chad Stahelski set to direct and executive produce for Sony TV, according to Deadline‘s Denise Petski.
OBLITERATED Action Comedy Series Sets Up Shop At Netflix For Sony Pictures TV
Casting is underway with plans toward a summer shoot on action comedy series, Obliterated, which has moved from TBS to Netflix as of Monday. The show hails from Sony Pictures Television and is being shepherded by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald, the minds behind hit Karate Kid spin-off series, Cobra Kai.
HIJACK: Apple TV+ Orders Real-Time Thriller Series Starring Idris Elba
Apple TV+ is partnering with actor Idris Elba (Sonic The Hedgehog 2, The Suicide Squad) on new thriller series order, Hijack, marking first project that will hail from Elba’s first-look deal with Apple TV+ and his Green Door Pictures signed in 2020.
Former Marvel/Netflix Shows Relocate As Disney+ Antes Up Its Programming
Following the announced removal of several Marvel/Disney shows from Netflix last month, Disney+ is affirming is committment to its line-up as of Tuesday, bringing “Daredevil”, “Jessica Jones”, “Luke Cage”, “Iron Fist”, “The Defenders” and “The Punisher” to its platform beginning March 16. The move also includes all seven seasons of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” which initially enjoyed a seven-year run on ABC following its Fall 2013 premiere.
PEACEMAKER To Thrill Audiences For Another Season On HBO Max
Every week for the last eight weeks has been a damn good week if you’re subbed to HBO Max or wherever you can legitimately catch the 80s rock-supercharged hit series, Peacemaker.
Wilmer Valderrama Partners With Disney For New ZORRO Series
If you’re memory is any good then you probably haven’t forgotten about the previously-reported Z from director Jonas Cuaron. That film has a far different vision based on the classic pulp hero, “Zorro”, than what Disney Branded Television now has in store and time will tell if that project ever gets off the ground.
GHOST DOG: WAY OF THE SAMURAI Series Follow-Up On Deck For ‘Wu Tang: An American Saga’ Creators
Deadline‘s Nellie Andreeva is reporting on the development of 1999 hitman drama, Jim Jarmusch’s Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai, as a one-hour series with Wu Tang: An American Saga duo RZA (Cut Throat City, The Man With The Iron Fists) and screenwriter Alex Tse (Superfly remake, Watchmen). The move comes following updates roughly around late 2017 and the following year as RZA was also involved with sequel efforts at the time, hailing a possible reunion with Jarmusch and title actor Forest Whitaker.
STAR WARS: VISIONS Gives Franchise The Anime Treatment
It’s no secret that Star Wars creator George Lucas was influenced heavily by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa and his film, The Hidden Fortress (1958). But the Star Wars universe is about to come full circle in that connection with the new animated series, Star Wars: Visions.
WARRIORS: Gavin O’Connor, Lionsgate Will Return To The Octagon To Spin-Off His 2011 Cult MMA Hit Drama
Director Gavin O’Connor is partnering with Lionsgate for a television spin-off based on 2011 sports drama, Warrior. O’Connor, whose credits also include Miracle and The Way Back, confirmed as much in an interview with Discussing Film’s Michael Slavin on Tuesday.
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