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09.06.2022 - 01:39 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: United States Of Al star Parker Young has been tapped as a lead opposite Michaela McManus in Criminal Nature, ABC’s drama pilot from Rashad Raisani, 20th Television and A+E Studios. The network snagged Young quickly after he became available following CBS’ cancellation of the Chuck Lorre comedy series after two seasons.
Written by Raisani, Criminal Nature (fka untitled National Parks project) is described as a propulsive, soapy procedural set in the stunning world of America’s great outdoors. The story revolves around the tangled, messy lives of the agents who work for the ISB — an elite law enforcement unit responsible for solving all serious crimes that occur in our country’s 81,000 square miles of protected land.
Young will play Clay, Audrey’s (McManus) ex-boyfriend. As much of a cowboy as he is a cop, Clay knows more about the Wild Flower Killer than anyone else alive, and he’s been temporarily reassigned to Audrey’s team for the duration of their current investigation. Clay has always regretted letting Audrey, the love of his life, go — and he now intends to put up a fight for her — even though she’s engaged to Keldon, another ISB (Investigative Services Branch) agent.
Raisani executive produces with A+E Studios’ Barry Jossen and Tana Jamieson. 20th Television produces in association with A+E Studios.
This marks a dramatic turn and a return to ABC for Young whose breakthrough role was on the network’s comedy series Suburgatory. He is coming off a two-year stint as the co-lead in the CBS/Lorre comedy The United States Of Al. Young also has been recurring on Lena Waithe’s series Twenties. He previously starred on Bravo’s Imposters and Fox’s Enlisted. On the film side, Young most recently starred in The Wedding
Zendaya is opening up about the pressure that can come with early success.
Kelsey Parker has shared the heartwarming news that her late husband Tom Parker’s fellow bandmates from The Wanted have continued to check on her to make sure she and the kids are okay following his tragic death.The 32 year old mum-of-two shared the news during a recent interview, explaining that in the months following Tom’s passing, his bandmates and dear friends had continued to support her and her family. She told OK!: “You know what, I’ve got so much love for The Wanted boys, they have been amazing through this.They all check in with me, they make sure I’m okay.
Neil Young has announced his plans to release ‘Noise & Flowers’, a live album and film compiled from material recorded during his most recent tour of Europe and the UK.Young embarked on the nine-date run with Promise Of The Real as his backing band, taking in four shows in Germany – as well as one each in Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, England and Ireland – across July of 2019. The album and film will feature recordings from all of the shows; the CD and two-disc vinyl release will sport 14 tracks, but it’s unclear if the film (which was co-directed by Bernard Shakey and DH Lovelife) contains the same content.Both iterations of the release will land on August 5 via Warner Records, with pre-orders available here.
Jason Priestley is looking back on the success of “Beverly Hills, 90210” and comparing the teen drama to today’s “Euphoria”.
Leo Barraclough International Features EditorAt the 61st Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Jason Priestley looked back at the success of ’90s teen soap “Beverly Hills, 90210,” and explained why the 2019 reboot “BH90210” got canceled by Fox after one season.“BH90210” was described by Variety as a “soapy parody” that gave “the actors behind our favorite characters the space to play versions of themselves while poking fun at the public personas, rabid fans and roles that made them famous.” It saw original series cast members Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling and Shannen Doherty playing heightened versions of themselves, rather than their original characters. But it was a high stakes gamble that ultimately didn’t pay off, said the North Vancouver native.
William Earl Jennifer Dorn has been promoted to visual content director at Variety.The four-year Variety veteran oversees all photography and photo imagery for the brand. She reports to incoming co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh and Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia LittletonBased in Los Angeles, Dorn has significantly expanded Variety‘s investment in original photography.
EXCLUSIVE: Riverside Entertainment is expanding into scripted content with the coming-of-age LGBTQ+ drama Remy & Arletta, written by and starring Micaela Wittman (Clairevoyant), and the nihilistic thriller Manodrome, starring Academy Award nominee Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Academy Award winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist).
EXCLUSIVE: Julia Chan (Archive 81) has been cast as a series regular opposite Michaela McManus and Parker Young in Criminal Nature, ABC’s drama pilot from Rashad Raisani, 20th Television and A+E Studios. Ian Duff also stars.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterIan Duff has joined the cast of the ABC drama pilot “Criminal Nature,” Variety has learned.The project is described as a soapy procedural set in the stunning world of America’s great outdoors. The story revolves around the tangled, messy lives of the agents who work for the Investigative Services Branch (ISB) — an elite law enforcement unit responsible for solving all serious crimes that occur in our country’s 81,000 square miles of protected land.Duff joins previously announced cast members Yasha Jackson, Michaela McManus, and Parker Young in the pilot.
Ian Duff (We Own This City) is set as a lead opposite Michaela McManus and Parker Young in Criminal Nature, ABC’s drama pilot from Rashad Raisani, 20th Television and A+E Studios.
Tom Parker’s widow has revealed that she gave Ed Sheeran crystals to say thank you after he helped pay for some of her husband’s medical bills which she says gave her more time with him.
Laura Dern has added her voice to those demanding changes in US gun laws following the Uvalde School shooting.
Sasha Urban editorHBO Max’s “The Staircase,” which concluded Thursday, has its share of revelations for longtime followers of the true crime case. But even for viewers who watched every bit of the 2004 docuseries, one special line from the dramatized version undeniably stands out.
Kelsey Parker has shared a candid video of herself sharing how she's been feeling to her 349,000 fans following the untimely death of her husband Tom.Tom was just 33 when he tragically passed away in March, following an 18-month battle with brain cancer. He left behind his heartbroken wife Kelsey, and their two children, daughter Aurelia, two, and son Bodhi, one.The Wanted star's book has since become a best seller in the Sunday Times, which the family celebrated with joy over the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend.
Love Island contestant Harry Young was rushed to hospital after breaking his arm at a wedding.
The Wanted have cancelled an upcoming performance, saying it is "too soon" following the death of their bandmate Tom Parker in March.The band were scheduled to perform at the Live After Racing event at Newcastle Racecourse on 23 July, but have issued a statement stating that their performance will no longer be going ahead. Tom, who was one fifth of The Wanted, tragically passed away in March aged 33 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour 18 months earlier.
Max George has detailed the physical pain he’s been feeling as a result of him dealing with the loss of his best friend Tom Parker. Tom, who was one fifth of the band The Wanted, tragically passed away aged 33 in March after being diagnosed with a brain tumour 18 months earlier. He’s survived by his wife Kelsey, 32, and their two young kids Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one.
EXCLUSIVE: Crystal Hu is joining the Hulu musical pilot History of a Pleasure Seeker.