HBO Orders Kansas Comedy Series ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Starring Bridget Everett

Selena Gomez is set to appear alongside Steve Martin in a brand new comedy series, it has been confirmed.The pop star and actor will join up with the comedy icon in Only Murders In The Building, a new show from Hulu.The series was created and written by Martin and John Hoffman (Grace And Frankie, The Emoji Movie), and will also star Martin Short.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Only Murders In The Building will follow three true crime-obsessed strangers as they become embroiled in their own

Selena Gomez has been tapped to take the very coveted spot in the new Hulu comedy series “Only Murders in the Building” alongside comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Steve Martin and Martin Short have found the third member of their comedy squad: Selena Gomez.

Selena Gomez is heading back to television in the upcoming Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building!

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: 30 Rock alum Keith Powell, Jill Knox (Keith Broke A Leg), Shakina Nayfack (Transparent), Ely Henry (Suburgatory) and Preacher Lawson (America’s Got Talent) are set as series regulars in NBC comedy series Connecting, from Blindspot creator/exec producer Martin Gero, his frequent collaborator Brendan Gall and Universal Television.Written and executive produced by Gero and Gall, Connecting, which has received an eight-episode straight-to-series order,

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Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures has put together a monstrous package around the satirical Simon Rich New Yorker short story Everyday Parenting Tips that has Rich scripting for Ryan Reynolds to star and Paddington‘s Paul King to direct.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Outsourced alum Parvesh Cheena is returning to the NBC fold as a series regular in the network’s comedy series Connecting, from Blindspot creator/exec producer Martin Gero, his frequent collaborator Brendan Gall and Universal Television.Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series ordersWritten and executive produced by Gero and Gall, Connecting, which has received an eight-episode straight-to-series order, is an ensemble comedy about a

Jamie Lang Netflix has ordered a new animated comedy series from “Norsemen” creators Jon Iver Helgaker and Jonas Torgersen, the creatives’ first foray into the cartoon arts at a time when adult-focused animation is booming and live-action production has slowed or stopped in many territories.“Captain Fall” will track titular Jonathan Fall, a wet-behind-the-ears yet good-hearted sea captain who unwittingly finds himself at the helm of a smuggling ship.

lowkey has a lot to celebrate. The HBO series scored its first-ever Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series on Tuesday. The show also scored a nomination for creator and star Issa Rae for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

When British comics Simon Pegg and Nick Frost join forces, you know it’s going to be good. The duo is teaming up for supernatural- comedy series “Truth Seekers,” and the new trailer is out now.

series commitment at Amazon last July. It comes as part of Vaughan’s multi-year overall deal with Legendary Entertainment.Here is the synopsis for “Paper Girls”: “Paper Girls follows four young girls who, while out delivering papers on the morning after Halloween in 1988, become unwittingly caught in a conflict between warring factions of time-travelers, sending them on an adventure through time that will save the world.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Otmara Marrero (StartUp) has been tapped as a lead in the NBC comedy series Connecting, from Blindspot creator/exec producer Martin Gero, his frequent collaborator Brendan Gall and Universal Television.Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series ordersWritten and executive produced by Gero and Gall, Connecting, which last month received an eight-episode straight-to-series order, is an ensemble comedy about a group of friends trying to

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.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorSamuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds are toplining and exec producing a new animated comedy series for Quibi called Futha Mucka.

HBO has given a series order to “Somebody Somewhere,” a comedy starring and executive produced by “Patti Cake$” star Bridget Everett, from Hannah Bos (HBO’s “High Maintenance”), Paul Thureen (“Driveways”), Carolyn Strauss (HBO’s “Chernobyl”), Patricia Breen (HBO’s “Betty”) and The Mighty Mint/Duplass Brothers Productions.Created by Bos and Thureen, “Somebody Somewhere” is inspired by the life of comedian and singer Everett and is set in her native Kansas.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorHBO has given a series order to Somebody Somewhere, a comedy starring and executive produced by Patti Cake$ star Bridget Everett, from Hannah Bos (HBO’s High Maintenance), Paul Thureen (Driveways), Carolyn Strauss (HBO’s Chernobyl), Patricia Breen (HBO’s Betty) and The Mighty Mint/Duplass Brothers Productions.Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series ordersCreated by Bos and Thureen, Somebody Somewhere is inspired by the life of comedian and singer

Also Read: Michael Phelps Examines 'Post-Olympic Depression' in HBO's 'The Weight of Gold' Trailer (Video)Carolyn Strauss, Patricia Breen, Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, Mel Eslyn and Tyler Romary all serve as executive producers. Jay Duplass directed the pilot last year filmed in the Chicago area.“As longtime fans of her live shows, we have been looking for the perfect way to showcase Bridget’s many talents,” said Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming.

Variety has reported that Apple TV+ has scored action-thriller “Echo 3” TV series from Oscar-winner Mark Boal, writer of 2010’s “The Hurt Locker.” The 10-episode series is based on Israeli series “When Heroes Fly,” which is based on a novel of the same name by Amir Gutfreund. As Boal was also nominated for his work on “Zero Dark Thirty,” it’s no surprise to learn that “Echo 3” will be a war-based show as well.

Peter White Television EditorThe Hurt Locker writer and producer Mark Boal is adapting Israeli drama When Heroes Fly for Apple.The streamer has handed the series, which will be known as Echo 3, a straight-to-series ten-part order.It will be produced by Keshet Studios and Apple and will be set in South America.The series follows Amber Chesborough, a brilliant young scientist, the emotional center of a small American family.