Rhys Darby to Star in HBO Max Pirate Comedy ‘Our Flag Means Death’

Variety reported Monday that a “Harry Potter” TV series is in development at HBO Max. According to the outlet, there have been rumors of a “Potter”-verse series for a long time, but there’s not much information known about this one, such as a cast, writers, or even the time period. However, when contacted by The Post, Warner Bros.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCraig Mazin has extended his overall deal with HBO and HBO Max for an additional three years.The news comes as little surprise, given the success Mazin has had at HBO. He previously created the critically-acclaimed HBO limited series “Chernobyl,” which detailed the aftermath of the titular Soviet nuclear disaster in 1986.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “Harry Potter” series is in very early development at HBO Max, Variety has learned from sources.Rumors that a show set within the wizarding world have persisted for some time. Now it seems those plans are moving ahead, though no writers or talent are currently attached to the project.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBrie Larson is set to star in and executive produce the drama series “Lessons in Chemistry,” which has landed a straight-to-series order at Apple in a competitive situation, Variety has learned exclusively.The series is based on the upcoming debut novel from author, science editor, and copywriter Bonnie Garmus.

When the news was released that WarnerMedia decided to shift the entire 2021 Warner Bros. film slate to a day-and-date deal with HBO Max and theaters, the reaction from filmmakers came quickly.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA series adaptation of “Tales of Dunk and Egg,” a prequel to the events of “Game of Thrones,” is in early development at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.The one-hour show would be based on the series of fantasy novellas by George R. R.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO Max has given out a series order to the drama based on the life of chef Julia Child.“Julia” is inspired by Child’s life and her long-running television series, “The French Chef,” which pioneered the now popular genre of cooking shows.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Doogie Howser” reboot at Disney Plus, “Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.,” has cast Peyton Elizabeth Lee in the title role, Variety has learned.The rebooted series will focus on Lahela “Doogie” Kameāloha (Lee), a mixed race 16-year-old girl who works as a doctor in Hawaii. The 10-episode half-hour comedy follows Kameāloha as she juggles a budding medical career and life as a teenager.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterYvonne Orji is developing a semi-autobiographical comedy series at Disney Plus that boasts David Oyelowo and Oprah Winfrey among its executive producers, Variety has learned.Titled “First Gen,” the half-hour show is based on Orji’s personal experiences growing up as a Nigerian immigrant in America.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Insecure” is set to end after its upcoming Season 5 on HBO, Variety has learned.The critically-acclaimed comedy was renewed for a fifth season in May 2020 as Season 4 was just beginning.The fifth and final season is scheduled to begin production later this month and is set to debut later this year.“Issa has turned insecurity into an iconic form of comedy,” said Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO Programming.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNBC has ordered the single-camera comedies “Grand Crew” and “American Auto” and the drama “La Brea” for the 2021-2022 broadcast season.All three shows were originally ordered to pilot as part of the 2019-2020 pilot season, but production on nearly every pilot across the broadcast networks was suspended due to the pandemic.

Following the departure of Terence Winter, HBO Max has announced that Joe Barton is taking over showrunning duties on “Gotham PD,” a spin-off show based on Matt Reeves‘ upcoming new “The Batman” film scheduled for March 2022. Barton is known as the creator of the BBC Two television crime series “Giri/Haji” about the Yakuza underworld in Japan and how it crosses over into London’s streets.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Gotham PD series at HBO Max has found its new showrunner in Joe Barton, Variety has learned.Barton takes over as executive producer and showrunner on the untitled series from Terrence Winter, whose exit was reported in November. Barton previously created and wrote the BBC Two/Netflix drama series “Giri/Haji.” He also previously wrote the feature film “The Ritual.” Most recently he co-wrote the upcoming feature film “Invasion” starring Riz Ahmed and Octavia

Selena Gomez and her rainbow-colored knives are back with the second season of her popular at-home cooking series,. And the singer took to social media to share the first look at the upcoming episodes for the HBO Max original, which returns in January.Just likeseason 1, pairs Gomez with world-renowned chefs to make tasty meals while stuck at home during the ongoing pandemic.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has ordered a series adaptation of “The Lincoln Lawyer,” Variety has learned.The series was originally set up at CBS before moving to the streamer. CBS had given the series a significant production commitment during last year’s pilot season, but the network pulled the plug on the project in May.This new iteration will still hail from co-writer and executive producer David E.

“Search Party” started as the story of a search for a missing girl who never really wanted to be found. Everything that’s happened since that series premiere has been a repercussion of a decision to look for someone who no one seemed to care was missing.

As we’ve seen with The Russo Brothers, James Gunn, Taika Waititi, and others, if Kevin Feige likes to work with you, he’ll keep hiring you for projects. And apparently, that favor has been given to Michael Waldron, who has reportedly just signed the biggest deal of his career, putting him smack dab in the center of both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the “Star Wars” franchise.

Rhys Darby (the current Jumanji franchise) is set as the lead in Our Flag Means Death, HBO Max’s period comedy from Oscar winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit), writer David Jenkins (People of Earth), Garrett Basch (What We Do in the Shadows) and Dan Halsted.

the new The HBO Max series confirmed the newest class of New York City's rich, privileged and elite on New Year's Day in a slew of Instagram posts shared on its official page, alongside their full character names and mysterious one-word clues.It's the first time the series, which is expected to bow sometime in 2021, has officially revealed the newest Upper East Siders for Gossip Girl to gawk over.Emily Alyn Lind plays Audrey Hope, whose descriptor is «grace.» In a previous character description,