Editor’s note: As part of Deadline’s ongoing coverage of the WGA strike, we want to give voice to other Hollywood workers who are also impacted by the work stoppage. This column was written by a Los Angeles-based post producer.
22.06.2023 - 19:35 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: The Good Girls reunion of Jenna Bans, Bill Krebs and Retta is not happening — at least not at NBC. The network has passed on the untitled drama pilot (fka Murder by the Book), starring Retta and written and executive produced by Bans and Krebs. The studio behind the pilot, Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, is expected to shop it.
The untitled Bans/Krebs project was one of two NBC drama pilots ordered this pilot season. The other, fka as Wolf, starring Zachary Quinto, remains in contention, I hear. A decision is expected in the next week as options on pilot casts are up June 30.
NBC earlier this month made calls on its two 2023 comedy pilots, picking up Justin Spitzer’s St. Denis Medical to series and passing on Amber Ruffin’s Non-Evil Twin.
The Bans/Krebs drama follows big city Instafamous book reviewer (Retta) who takes a page from the murder mystery books she reviews and becomes an unlikely detective to uncover the shocking truths about an eccentric seaside town.
In addition to starring, Retta serves as executive producer. Bans and Casey Kyber of Minnesota Logging Co. also executive produce, alongside Krebs.
By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Editor’s note: As part of Deadline’s ongoing coverage of the WGA strike, we want to give voice to other Hollywood workers who are also impacted by the work stoppage. This column was written by a Los Angeles-based post producer.
EXCLUSIVE: The direct effect Artificial Intelligence may have on our lives and the future of storytelling was the topic discussed during the central keynote on the final day of the Eastern Promises industry program at this year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Meghan Markle has reportedly decided on her new Netflix project which is set to be inspired by the famous Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations but Prince Harry would apparently like to take on a slightly different venture.
Prince William and Prince George had a fun day out on Saturday. The Prince of Wales and his 9-year-old son took in a cricket game at the Lord's Cricket ground in London.William, 41, and George were seen sitting in a box as they watched the game. For the outing, William wore a light blue button up shirt, under gray sport coat.
The Prince of Wales and Prince George have enjoyed a father and son day out at the cricket. George, aged nine, was seen tucking into a slice of pizza while his father talked with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.The royal pair were spotted watching the second Ashes test match from a box at Lord’s cricket ground in London on Saturday 1 July. Commentators on social media noted how alike the father and son appeared as they both wore blue blazers and light-coloured shirts while watching England take on Australia, where Stuart Broad is playing.
Tammy Slaton’s estranged husband Caleb Willingham has passed away at the age of 40.
Jamie Foxx suffered a still-unnamed health issue over two months ago, and his fans are still unclear on what happened or exactly how he is doing. While the people who know him still are not giving out specific details, former co-star Porscha Coleman is offering an update on his general health, as well as some upcoming projects she knows he has planned. Coleman, who starred alongside Foxx in the 2021 series "Dad You're Embarrassing Me," spoke with Entertainment Tonight at the 2023 BET Awards, saying, "I've talked to people very close to Foxx, [he] is doing well." "One thing about Jamie is that he's always valued his privacy," she continued.
Prince William was seen working on his barista skills as he shined a light on local projects supporting people with experience of homelessness.The Prince of Wales, 41, visited the Mosaic Clubhouse in Lambeth, south London on Monday (26 June) - a charity which supports local people and aims to break the link between mental health struggles and homelessness.The Prince - who last made a public appearance at Royal Ascot last week - spoke with Clubhouse members who had experienced homelessness about how the charity has supported them through some of their most difficult moments. He also met with representatives from Old Spike Roastery, a coffee social enterprise that offers employment opportunities to those people who have experienced housing difficulties.The Prince was seen having a go at brewing his own coffee with people from the enterprise as he discussed their work in supporting people who've been homeless, as he launches his own project Homewards which aims to reduce the number of people in the UK without a secure place to live.
Tiffany Haddish is the latest celebrity to be linked to a member of Bachelor Nation … but Dale Moss’ rose is not up for grabs.
EXCLUSIVE: Sad update on the plan to bring the story about the 2021 California School for the Deaf football team to the small screen; the limited series is not moving forward.
And Just Like That viewers have always known that Chris Noth wouldn’t be back for season 2, but they couldn’t help but wonder whether Mr. Big would at least be referenced in the new episodes.
Samuel L. Jackson is sticking up for his “Captain Marvel” co-star.
A shop assistant got drunk and drove to a McDonald's drive thru for a midnight snack, a court heard. Staff at the restaurant in Bolton said Antoinette Farley, 26, was virtually falling asleep at the wheel, swaying in her seat and slurring her words as she waited for her Big Mac and fries.
Manchester United has now indefinitely banned a fan who wore a '97 Not Enough' t-shirt that mocked the Hillsborough disaster tragedy.
EXCLUSIVE: Sam Esmail’s years-in-the making adaptation of Fritz Lang’s classic 1927 sci-fi film Metropolis has become one of the highest-profile casualties of the growing uncertainty in Hollywood driven by labor unrest against the background of economic headwinds.
EXCLUSIVE: NBC is not moving forward with Non-Evil Twin multi-camera comedy pilot, starring and executive produced by NBCUniversal late-night star Amber Ruffin.
Indiana Jones may have had his Cannes world premiere, but Disney saved something special for the Hollywood splash of the alleged final chapter in the franchise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Treat Williams is being remembered. The and actor died Monday at 71 after being involved in a motorcycle accident.
the Hollywood Reporter. “It’s so hot and combustible right now.”Bentley was referring to his role as as Jamie Dutton, the more political-minded attorney general son of family patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who has various dramas on the show, along with his siblings Kayce (Luke Grimes) and Beth (Kelly Reilly). However, he could have just as easily been referencing all the behind the scenes drama. Creator Taylor Sheridan, 53, and Costner, 68, have a rumored feud that’s been ongoing. Amid Costner’s surprise divorce, there were allegations that he refused to spend more than one week filming the second half of Season 5 — a claim that Costner’s attorney denied. A different source claimed that Sheridan was to blame for the friction, stating that the showrunner developed a “God complex” as his star rose. “Only Taylor truly knows what is going on,” a source told The Post. “Taylor spent years not being truly appreciated in Hollywood, and now that he’s the top of the heap, there’s definitely some ego to all of this.”A article in the Wall Street Journal detailed Sheridan’s “ridiculous spending,” which includes renting his own cattle to Paramount at $25 a head, and charging up to $50,000 a week for the show to film on ranches that he owns. He also reportedly insists on using his preferred farrier to make the horseshoes, and had the specialist flown out to Montana from Texas in order to get the job done. “Are you kidding me? We can’t find a local person?” wrote David Glasser, the head of 101 Studios, in an email to staff. Bentley did not directly address all these rumors, but he did say about the show’s end, “You just never know.
Celebs are speaking out following the tragic death of Treat Williams, including some who worked alongside him on Hallmark Channel.