‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ Netflix Series Releases Cast as Streamer Orders ‘Supercrooks’ Live-Action Show

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFX has ordered the limited series “Class of ’09” starring Brian Tyree Henry and Kate Mara, Variety has learned.The one-hour drama series will air exclusively on FX on Hulu and has received an eight-episode order. The show is set in a near future where the U.S.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCBS has officially announced that Gary Cole will join “NCIS” Season 19, with Katrina Law also set to appear in the upcoming season.Variety exclusively reported last week that Cole was going to join the long-running CBS drama, with CBS now revealing that Cole will appear in the series regular role of FBI Special Agent Alden Park. No further details on his character are available at this time.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has given a straight-to-series order to a comedy set in the front office of the Los Angeles Lakers from writer Elaine Ko and executive producer Mindy Kaling, Variety has learned.The untitled, half-hour series is inspired by the personal and professional dynamic between the family owners and front office team that together run one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJack Huston has been cast in the upcoming Amazon series “Expats,” the adaptation of Janice Y.K. Lee’s novel “The ExpatriatesSet against the fabric of Hong Kong, “Expats” is the story of an international community whose lives are bound together forever after a sudden family tragedy.Huston will play David Starr, who has long lived in the shadow of his impressive wife Hilary.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Grand Army” will not march on at Netflix. Variety has learned exclusively that the streamer has canceled the drama series after just one season.The nine-episode first season of the teen drama debuted on Netflix back in October.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterZiwe is set to develop the comedy series “The Nigerian Princess” at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.The project follows Zoe, a wise-beyond-her-years 20-something who, debilitated by student debt, partners with a known grifter in a desperate bid to achieve the American Dream.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterWill Smith is set to host and star in a new one-hour comedy variety special at Netflix, Variety has learned.The special will include comedy sketches, musical performances, surprise celebrity guests, and noteworthy conversations among other things. It is set to launch on Netflix globally later this year.Westbrook Studios will produce the special for Netflix.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Dangerous Liaisons” series at Starz has added over a dozen actors to its cast.Lesley Manville, Carice van Houten, Michael McElhatton, Paloma Faith, Koshar Ali, Nathanael Saleh, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Hilton Pelser, Mia Threapleton, Colette Dalal Tchantcho, Lucy Cohu, Fisayo Akinade, Maria Friedman, and Clare Higgins will all appear in the series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDisney Plus will now starting releasing its original series episodes on Wednesdays instead of Fridays, the streamer announced.The news comes on the heels of the launch of the Marvel Studios series “Loki” on the platform, which has now released two episodes on Disney Plus as of June 16.According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the decision will apply to all scripted, unscripted, and animated series going forward.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “American Gigolo” series adaptation starring Jon Bernthal has been ordered to series at Showtime, Variety has learned.The project was ordered to pilot at Showtime in March 2020 after having been in development at the premium cabler since 2016.Bernthal will play Julian Kaye, the character played by Richard Gere in the film.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Blacklist” star Megan Boone is leaving the NBC drama series after eight seasons, Variety has confirmed.Boone has played FBI profiler Elizabeth Keen on the series since it began, starring opposite James Spader. With her exit, Spader, Harry Lennix, and Diego Klattenhoff are the only original cast members left on the show.NBC declined to comment.News of Boone’s exit comes ahead of “The Blacklist” Season 8 finale.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Beauty and the Beast” prequel has officially been ordered to series at Disney Plus, Variety has learned.The live-action musical series will star Luke Evans and Josh Gad, who will reprise the roles of Gaston and LeFou (Louie) respectively from the 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast” film. In addition, newcomer Briana Middleton will join the show as Tilly, Louie’s stepsister.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Assassin’s Creed” live-action series at Netflix has enlisted Jeb Stuart to serve as writer, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.The series was first announced as being in development in October as part of a deal between Netflix and Ubisoft to develop content based on the best-selling video game franchise. The deal includes live-action, animated, and anime series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJeff WIlbusch has been cast in the Netflix drama series “Breathe,” Variety has learned exclusively.Wilbusch joins previously announced lead Melissa Barrera, who will star as Liv, a razor-sharp Manhattan attorney who finds herself profoundly out of her comfort zone when her small plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness and she must battle for survival.According to sources, Wilbusch will play recurring guest star Danny, Liv’s love interest.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Resident Evil” live-action series at Netflix has set its main cast, with Lance Reddick set to star as Albert Wesker.Along with Reddick, the series will also star Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong, Adeline Rudolph, and Paola Nuñez. Details on which characters the others will be playing are being kept under wraps.“Resident Evil” was originally ordered at Netflix back in August.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix and Ubisoft Film & Television are expanding their relationship, with the streamer ordering a “Far Cry” adult anime series as well as ordering the adult anime series “Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix.”The “Far Cry” series is based on the first-person shooter game franchise of the same name, with each game revolving around the main character working against a fearsome dictator that controls a particular island or isolated region.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “She-Hulk” series at Disney Plus has cast Jameela Jamil in a major role, Variety has confirmed with sources.The series centers on lawyer Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany), cousin of Bruce Banner, who inherits his Hulk powers after she receives a blood transfusion from him. Unlike Bruce, however, when she hulks out Jennifer is able to retain most of her personality, intelligence, and emotional control.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe Hulu series “The Dropout,” which will tell the story of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, has locked in an impressive lineup of guest stars.William H. Macy, Laurie Metcalf, Elizabeth Marvel, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Kate Burton, Stephen Fry, Michel Gill, Michael Ironside, Bill Irwin, and Josh Pais have all joined the show.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMike Myers’ new Netflix comedy series has officially been titled “The Pentaverate,” with the show adding six new cast members.Ken Jeong (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “Community”), Keegan-Michael Key (“Schmigadoon,” “The Prom,” “Lion King”), Debi Mazar (“Goodfellas,” “Younger”), Richard McCabe (“The Audience,” “Eye in the Sky”), Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous,” “Death on the Nile”), and Lydia West (“Years and Years,” “It’s a Sin”) will all appear alongside Myers in the

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMelissa Barrera has been cast in the lead role of the Netflix drama series “Breathe.”Variety exclusively reported that the series had been ordered at the streamer back in February.