‘NCIS’ in Talks With Gary Cole for Major Season 19 Role (EXCLUSIVE)

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Cruel Summer” creator Bert V. Royal is no longer affiliated with the series, Variety has confirmed.According to sources, Royal departed the series after the pilot finished filming last year due to creative differences.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Lovecraft Country” is not being renewed for a second season at HBO, Variety has confirmed.“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country,” HBO said in a statement. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has ordered a series based on the Ali Novak YA novel “My Life With the Walter Boys,” Variety has learned exclusively.The streamer has given the drama series a 10-episode order, with episodes set to be approximately 50 minutes each. In the coming of age show, following the loss of her family in a tragic accident, 16-year old Manhattanite Jackie Howard has to learn to adapt to a new life in rural Colorado with her guardian – and 12 very rowdy kids.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“For Life” could soon be returning to life on IMDb TV.According to sources, the up and coming streamer is poised to order a third season of the legal drama, which was canceled by ABC after two seasons back in May.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMGM’s Orion Television has acquired the rights to the Max Barry novel “The 22 Murders of Madison May” for development, Variety has learned exclusively.Meredith Lavender and Marcie Ulin will adapt the book for the screen in addition to serving as executive producers and showrunners.

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Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe co-showrunners of the “Halo” series at Paramount Plus are exiting the series, Variety has learned exclusively.Steven Kane and Kyle Killen are both out of the long-gestating video game adaptation. According to sources, Killen departed the project ahead of the start of production last year as he felt he was unable to render full-time showrunner duties during the show’s shoot in Budapest.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLaurie Holden is joining “The Boys” Season 3 at Amazon in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively.Holden will portray the supe known as Crimson Countess.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Upshaws” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix.The first season of the multi-cam comedy debuted on the streamer in May. The new season will feature 16 half-hour episodes, an increase from 10 in the first season.“We are so excited we get to bring this amazing show back for a second season,” said Regina Hicks, the show’s co-creator and co-showrunner.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterEmily Heller has signed an overall deal with CBS Studios, Variety has learned exclusively.Under the deal, Heller will focus on developing comedy projects.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe Amazon pilot “The Horror of Dolores Roach” has added three new cast members, Variety has learned exclusively.Alejandro Hernandez, Kita Updike, and K. Todd Freeman have all joined the Blumhouse Television-produced pilot alongside previously announced lead Justina Machado.The project, based on the Spotify podcast of the same name, was first announced as being in development at Amazon back in May.

It’s official – Gary Cole and Katrina Law have joined NCIS‘s upcoming season 19 as series regulars.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Ziwe” has been renewed for Season 2 at Showtime.The second season of the late-night variety sketch series will consist of 12 episodes and be split into two installments. The first season of the series debuted on May 19.“This show has exceeded my wildest imagination thanks to my brilliant cast, crew and iconic guests,” said Ziwe.

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 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 ReporterThe Fox mutli-cam comedy “Call Me Kat” has found its Season 2 showrunner in Alissa Neubauer, Variety has learned.Neubauer takes over running the comedy series from Darlene Hunt, who stepped down from running the show at the end of its first season.

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.