Kathryn Hahn Joins Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd in Apple Series ‘The Shrink Next Door’

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNBC is developing a series adaptation of the 2000 film “Finding Forrester,” Variety has confirmed.The film version followed a high school basketball star (Rob Brown) with a secret passion for writing who develops a friendship with a reclusive author (Sean Connery) who published a hit novel years before but then disappeared from public life.The NBC version explores the unique bond between two gifted black writers: a homeless 16-year-old orphan who leverages his basketball

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorSteven Lightfoot, known for his work on NBC’s Hannibal and Netflix’s The Punisher, has signed on to Apple’s anticipated international saga Shantaram as showrunnner.Lightfoot replaces Eric Warren Singer, who earlier exited the ambitious international production shot across two continents.

Will Thorne Staff WriterApple’s “Shantaram” series starring Charlie Hunnam has found its showrunner.Steven Lightfoot has signed on to run the forthcoming show, Variety has confirmed. The “Hannibal” and “Punisher” alum has at the same time inked a multi-year overall deal with Apple.“Shantaram” is based on Gregory David Roberts’ 2003 novel of the same name and tells the story of Lin (Hunnam), a man on the run from an Australian prison looking to get lost in the teeming city of Bombay.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Last of Us” series adaptation has officially been greenlit at HBO.The project was first announced as being in development at the premium cabler back in March. Based on the video game of the same name, the series takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC has given a put pilot order to a musical comedy series that boasts Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Mary J. Blige among its executive producers.Titled “Family Affair,” the single-camera series follows A-ron, a faded R&B star and committed bachelor whose life is thrown into a tailspin when he’s saddled with raising his sister’s four kids.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Adam Ruins Everything” star Adam Conover and the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions are teaming up for a Netflix comedy series that explores the world of government.“The G Word with Adam Conover” is described as a blend of sketch comedy and documentary that takes viewers inside the complex machinery of the U.S. government.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFox has ordered the unscripted series “Game of Talents” with Wayne Brady set to host.Based on the Spanish format, “Game of Talents” pits two teams of contestants against each other as they attempt to figure out the hidden talents of the mystery performers based on first impressions and a series of clues.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming “Cowboy Bebop” live-action series at Netflix is rounding out its main cast with six new additions.Geoff Stults, Tamara Tunie, Mason Alexander Park, Rachel House, Ann Truong, and Hoa Xuande have all joined the series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterConan O’Brien will end his self-titled TBS late-night show “Conan” in June 2021, WarnerMedia announced Tuesday.The announcement marks an end to an eleven-year run for O’Brien on the cable network. His travel specials, “Conan Without Borders,” will continue to air on TBS going forward.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNiecy Nash has joined the cast of the upcoming ABC limited anthology series “Women of the Movement,” Variety has learned.The series will tell the story of key female figures in the Civil Rights Movement. Season 1 will focus on Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Mysterious Benedict Society” series is being moved to Disney Plus after originally being developed for Hulu.The show was originally ordered to series at Hulu last year, but is now slated to debut on fellow Disney-owned streamer Disney Plus in 2021. It is based on the book series of the same name by Trenton Lee Stewart.“‘The Mysterious Benedict Society’ is a beautifully executed adaptation of the celebrated and beloved book series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe CW is developing an anthology series inspired by the works of Jane Austen, Variety has learned.Titled “Modern Austen, the one-hour series reimagines Austen’s novels as six modern stories. Each season is a different novel, beginning with “Pride and Prejudice,” set in contemporary San Francisco.The series hails from Eleanor Burgess, who will serve as writer and executive producer.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCasey Wilson has joined the upcoming Apple dark comedy series “The Shrink Next Door,” Variety has learned exclusively.She joins previously announced cast members Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and Kathryn Hahn. Inspired by true events documented in the Wondery and Bloomberg Media podcast of the same name, “The Shrink Next Door” is described as an eight-episode dark comedy following the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe planned spy series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger has been set up at Netflix for development, Variety has confirmed.The series, which hails from Nick Santora and Skydance Television, is described as a global spy adventure with a father and daughter at the center of the story. Monica Barbaro is attached to play Schwarzenegger’s daughter in the show.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Suicide Squad” spinoff series “Peacemaker” at HBO Max has cast Robert Patrick, Jennifer Holland, and Chris Conrad.The trio joins previously announced series lead John Cena and cast members Danielle Brooks and Steve Agee. Patrick will star as Auggie Smith, while Holland will reprise her role from James Gunn’s “Suicide Squad” as Emilia Harcourt.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDanielle Brooks is set to star opposite John Cena in the “Suicide Squad” spinoff series “Peacemaker” at HBO Max, Variety has learned.Brooks’ character is named Leota Adebayo, but the exact nature of her role in the series is being kept under wraps.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Bob’s Burgers” will soon cross the 200-episode threshold, a milestone that a miniscule percentage of television shows ever achieve.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterApple has assembled an all-star cast for the upcoming murder mystery comedy series “The Afterparty.”Hailing from Chris Miller and Phil Lord, the series will star Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Dave Franco, Jamie Demetriou, and John Early.The eight-episode series, which was exclusively reported by Variety in June, is set at a high school reunion afterparty.