‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Record-Breaking Season 15 Sets December Premiere Date

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Dead Boy Detectives” pilot at HBO Max has found its main cast, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri (“The Lodge”), and Kassius Nelson (“Last Night in Soho,” “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events”) will star in the three lead roles.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterYvonne Orji has set up a variety special at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively.The project is in the early stages so details are scarce, but sources say it would incorporate comedy elements beyond traditional stand up and would dive into the Nigerian-American experience. Orji will write and executive produce in addition to starring.

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 Reporter“The Sinner” will end with Season 4.The drama series has aired on USA Network since 2017, with Season 4 having debuted on Oct. 13.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Queen Sugar” has been renewed for Season 7 at OWN, with that season set to be the show’s last. Writing on the new season has begun, with production set to begin in early 2022.“To everything, there is a season,” said series creator Ava DuVernay.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterIndustrial Media has entered into an overall deal with House of NonFiction, Alex Stapleton’s new unscripted production company.Stapleton is an Emmy-winning filmmaker who is currently directing two projects for HBO. She recently completed the docu-series “Pride” for FX, which chronicles the American LGBTQ+ civil rights movement.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterRichard T. Jones is launching an independent production company dubbed Prophecy Pictures Entertainment, Variety has learned exclusively.Jones is starting the company with producing partners Jeremy Loethen and Kristy Horiuchi.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterViewers have watched over 166 billion minutes of CBS programming through the first seven weeks of the 2021-2022 broadcast season, according to Nielsen total day most current data.That number covers all dayparts, with approximately 59 billion of those minutes coming from CBS primetime entertainment programming. CBS sports programming, namely the NFL on CBS, accounts for 45 billion.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVHBO Max’s “Santa Inc” is set for a Dec. 2 premiere, with Leslie Grossman, Gabourey Sidibe, Craig Robinson, Nicholas Braun, Maria Bamford, Joel Kim Booster added to the cast, Variety has learned exclusively.“Santa Inc” is an adult stop-motion animated holiday series that consists of eight episodes (all of which will be released at once) and stars Seth Rogen as Santa and Sarah Silverman as an intrepid elf named Candy Smalls who is currently the No.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “One Piece” live-action series at Netflix has cast five of its main roles.Iñaki Godoy (“Go, Youth!,” “Who Killed Sara?”), Mackenyu (“Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter,” “Pacific Rim: Uprising”), Emily Rudd (“Fear Street,” “Hunters”), Jacob Romero Gibson (“Greenleaf,” “All Rise”) and Taz Skylar (“Boiling Point,” “Villain”) will all star in the series.Godoy will play Monkey D. Luffy, with Mackenyu set to play Roronoa Zoro.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Star Trek: Prodigy” has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount Plus.Series executive producer Heather Kadin had previously said the show would return for a second season, but it had not been officially confirmed until now. The renewal news comes after the show has aired only three episodes, including the two-part series premiere.New episodes of the first half of Season 1 will continue to roll out weekly on Thursdays through Nov.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Wu-Tang: An American Saga” has been renewed for Season 3 at Hulu, which will also be the show’s last.The news comes just over one week after the finale of Season 2 of the show, which is based on the true story of the pioneering rap group.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Fantasy Island” has been renewed for Season 2 at Fox.A modern reimagining of the original 1970s series, the Fox version takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Roselyn Sanchez stars as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Perry Mason” Season 2 at HBO is building out its cast.Katherine Waterston (“Inherent Vice,” “Alien: Covenant”) is joining Season 2 as a series regular, while Season 1 star Diarra Kilpatrick is being upped to series regular. Peter Mendoza (“NCIS,” “Shooter”), Hope Davis(“Your Honor,” “Love Life”), Jon Chaffin(“BMF,” “The Haves and the Have Nots”), Fabrizio Guido (“Mr.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJed Mercurio and Jimmy Mulville’s HTM Television has signed a multi-year first-look deal with 20th Television.Mercurio’s latest series, “Bodyguard” and “Line of Duty,” have both broke ratings records for UK television drama.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Hanna” will end with its upcoming third season at Amazon, Variety has confirmed.The drama, based on the 2011 film of the same name, was renewed for Season 3 back in July 2020. The new season is scheduled to debut on Nov.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC has put the drama “No Good Deed” into development, Variety has learned.The project has received a script commitment with a penalty attached at the network. Jeannine Renshaw will write and executive produce.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Heels” has been renewed for Season 2 at Starz.Production on the second season will begin in 2022. In addition, Trey Tucker and Robby Ramos have been promoted to series regulars for Season 2.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJohn Skipper and Dan Le Batard’s Meadowlark Media has signed a multi-year first-look deal with Apple.Under the deal, Meadowlark will produce documentary and unscripted series for the streamer. Meadowlark was launched in January, with the company at that time announcing an initial focus on sports content.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLila Byock has signed a two-year overall deal with ABC Signature, Variety has learned exclusively.Byock spent five years on the editorial staff of The New Yorker magazine.