‘The Boys’ Season 3 Casts Laurie Holden in Recurring Role (EXCLUSIVE)

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAlex Tarrant and Enver Gjokaj have joined the cast of “NCIS: Hawai’i” at CBS, Variety has learned.The duo join previously announced cast members Vanessa Lachey, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Jason Antoon, Noah Mills, Tori Anderson, and Kian Talan.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJeff Goldblum has joined the cast of “Search Party ” Season 5 at HBO Max, Variety has learned.Goldblum will appear in a recurring role as Tunnel Quinn, a charismatic tech billionaire who enters a very public business partnership with Dory (Alia Shawkat) on the other side of her near death experience.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterKyle MacLachlan will play Howard Baskin in the upcoming Peacock series “Joe Exotic,” Variety has learned.MacLachlan will star opposite series lead Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin. Howard is described as Carole’s even-keeled husband who supports her throughout the endeavor with Joe.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMichelle Yeoh has joined the prequel series “The Witcher: Blood Origin.”Yeoh joins previously announced cast member Laurence O’Fuarain. Yeoh will star as Scían, the very last of her nomadic tribe of sword-elves.

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 ReporterThe HBO Max reboot of “Pretty Little Liars” has found its first two cast members.Chandler Kinney and Maia Reficco have both been cast in the series, which is titled “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.” In addition, Lisa Soper has come onboard to direct the first two episodes of the series.Twenty years ago, a series of tragic events almost ripped the blue-collar town of Millwood apart.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Last of Us” series at HBO has added Nico Parker in a guest starring role, Variety has confirmed.Parker will appear as Sarah, the daughter of Joel (Pedro Pascal). Along with Pascal, Parker joins previously announced cast members Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, and Merle Dandridge.Parker most recently appeared in a lead role in the HBO/Sky miniseries “The Third Day,” starring opposite Jude Law.

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 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 ReporterDean Winters has joined the “Joe Exotic” series at Peacock in the role of Jeff Lowe.Fans of the hit Netflix docuseries “Tiger King” will recall that Lowe became Exotic’s business partner and ally in his fight against Carole Baskin before eventually turning on him.Winters is the latest addition to the already stacked cast of “Joe Exotic.” He joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Exotic.

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.

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 ReporterGary Cole is in talks for a major role in “NCIS” Season 19, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.Details on the character Cole would play are being kept under wraps. The long-running CBS procedural was renewed back in April, with series lead Mark Harmon’s return to the series also being confirmed at that time.

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.