Aline Brosh McKenna’s Lean Machine Hires Heather Morris as Vice President of Development, Production

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAmazon has given a straight-to-series order to an adaptation of David Cronenberg film “Dead Ringers” with Rachel Weisz attached to star and executive produce, Variety has learned.In the original film, which debuted in 1988, Jeremy Irons played twin gynecologists who both begin a relationship with the same woman. In the series version, Weisz will play the double lead role of the Mantle twins.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSeth MacFarlane and Chadwick Boseman are teaming as executive producers on a limited series about the Little Rock Nine that is currently in development at Universal Content Productions (UCP).The untitled series is set in 1957 after the landmark Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeacock has landed the series reboot of “Clueless” centered on the character Dionne for development, Variety has learned exclusively.The untitled comedy series is described a baby pink and bisexual blue-tinted, tiny sun-glasses wearing, oat milk latte and Adderall-fueled look at what happens when queen bee Cher disappears and her lifelong number two Dionne steps into Cher’s vacant Air Jordans.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe Comedy Central shows “The Other Two” and “South Side” are moving to HBO Max.In a deal between Comedy Central Productions and the streaming service, the first seasons of both shows will become available on HBO Max in 2021, with future seasons debuting exclusively on HBO Max instead of Comedy Central.In addition, HBO Max will become the exclusive streaming home of the Comedy Central series “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.” The first season is now available on HBO Max.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMartin Scorsese and his Sikelia Productions banner have signed a first-look film and television deal with Apple.The acclaimed director is currently working with the streamer on the film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which will directed by Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

In an emotional tribute, Heather Morris on Sunday honored the relationship between her and former co-star Naya Rivera's characters on Glee, noting its impact on LGBTQ fans who may be grieving following Rivera's death. "I want to thank all the fans for your love and support and want you to know that we are all here with you, that grief looks different on everybody," Morris said in a nearly-three-and-a-half-minute video posted to her Instagram account.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAdria Arjona has been cast in the upcoming Cassian Andor series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed.Arjona joins previously announced series lead Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk, both of whom will reprise their roles from the “Star Wars” film “Rogue One.” Genevieve O’Reilly and Denise Gough are also set to appear in the show, as will Stellan Skarsgard and Kyle Soller.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Star Trek: Lower Decks” premieres today on CBS All Access, marking the first true “Star Trek” comedy series to ever air. But series creator Mike McMahan, the franchise has always been rich in comedy.“I don’t even really consider myself to be the first one doing it,” McMahan tells Variety.

Meghan McCain has some thoughts on who she wants her family friend, Joe Biden, to pick as his vice presidential running mate in the 2020 presidential election.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA new iteration of “Who’s the Boss?” is in development.Variety has confirmed that a sequel series to the classic sitcom is in the works at Sony, with original stars Tony Danza and Alyssa Milano onboard to reprise their roles.The new show will take place 30 years after the events of the original series and be centered around former major-league baseball player and retired housekeeper Tony Micelli (Danza) and his relationship with his daughter Samantha Micelli (Milano),

Joe Otterson TV ReporterApple has signed a first-look film and television deal with Appian Way, the production company founded by Leonardo DiCaprio.The multi-year deal between covers television projects and features.

Nellie Andreeva, Denise Petski Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna has brought in Heather Morris as VP of Development and Production at her ABC Studios-based Lean Machine production company. Morris will identify and develop projects for the company under the overall deal Brosh McKenna signed in January with ABC Studios, a part of Disney Television Studios.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO has optioned a book proposal about the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine with Adam McKay onboard as an executive producer, Variety has confirmed.The potential limited series is based on the book proposal “The First Shot” by Brendan Borrell.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDenis Leary has signed a broadcast development deal with Fox Entertainment.Under the deal, Leary and his production company, Amoeba, will develop and produce series for Fox. Leary may also star in any series developed under the agreement, which encompasses comedy, drama, and animation.“Everyone at Amoeba is excited about this partnership and we look forward to creating new, cutting-edge content at Fox,” Leary said.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterVince Vaughn is attached to executive produce an animated comedy series in the works at Fox, Variety has learned exclusively.Fox has given Vaughn, Victoria Vaughn, and Peter Billingsly’s Wild West Picture Show production company a blind script deal for an animated series. No writer is currently attached, but Fox Entertainment will produce.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHulu has optioned the rights to Curtis Sittenfeld’s alternative history book “Rodham,” which takes place in a world in which Hillary Rodham never married Bill Clinton.The series is described as telling the story of an ambitious young woman, developing her extraordinary mind in the latter part of the 20th century, moving from idealism to cynicism and all the way back again.Sarah Treem is attached to write and executive produce the project.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC is developing a drama series with both Eva Longoria and Forest Whitaker attached as executive producers.Titled “Chicano,” the series is inspired by the novel of the same name Richard Vasquez. It tells the multi-generational story of the Sandovals, a Mexican-American family that immigrates to Los Angeles in pursuit of the American Dream.

Heather Morris is dedicating her time to keeping Naya Rivera‘s vibrant presence alive after the Glee star’s tragic death.“The messages are going to trickle out. But you’re still here with me.