‘The Peripheral’ Series at Amazon Casts Gary Carr in Lead Role (EXCLUSIVE)

Joe Otterson TV ReporterKristen Bell is set to star in a limited series that has been picked up at Netflix.Titled “The Woman in the House,” the eight-episode series stars Bell as the heartbroken protagonist Anna. For her, every day is the same.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO has greenlit a limited series adaptation of the Jo Nesbø novel “The Son” with Jake Gyllenhaal attached to star and executive produce, Variety has learned.“The Son” is described as a tale of vengeance set amid Oslo’s brutal hierarchy of corruption. Gyllenhaal will executive produce under his Nine Stories Productions banner along with Riva Marker.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO has ordered the satirical limited series “The White Lotus.”Hailing from writer, director, and executive producer Mike White, the six-episode series is set at an exclusive tropical resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has given a series order to the YA vampire drama “First Kill,” with Emma Roberts set to executive produce.The one-hour show is based on the short story of the same name by Victoria “V.E.” Schwab that was published in the Imprint story collection “Vampire Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite” back in September.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira’s series adaptation of the Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie novel “Americanah” is no longer moving ahead as planned at HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.The project originally received a 10-episode straight-to-series order at the streamer last year.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSharpen your knives, “Dexter” fans. Showtime has ordered a limited series revival of the beloved serial killer drama with Michael C.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAmazon has given a series order to their planned adaptation of the horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” Variety has learned.Development of the series was first reported last year. The YA series is described as a modern take on the hit 1997 horror film.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA series based on “Fried Green Tomatoes” is in the works at NBC, with Reba McEntire attached to star and with Norman Lear executive producing, Variety has learned exclusively.The hour-long drama project is described as a modernization of the novel and movie that explores the lives of descendants from the original work.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe multi-cam sitcom based on the stand up comedy and memoir of Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams has landed a series order at BET Plus, Variety has learned exclusively.The series was originally set up at Hulu last year with a pilot order.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJoshua Jackson is now set to play the lead role in the upcoming Peacock series “Dr. Death.”Jackson takes over the role from previously announced series lead Jamie Dornan, who had to bow out of the series due to production delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO is developing a limited series about SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk.The six-episode series “SpaceX” will be based on the book “Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future” by Ashlee Vance.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has signed an overall deal with writer and producer Michael Green.The first project under that deal will be the animated series “Blue Eye Samurai,” which has been ordered to series at the streamer. Geeen co-created the series along with Amber Noizumi.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO Max has given out a series order to “Green Lantern,” Variety has learned.Based on the DC Comics property, the show was first announced as being in development last year. Plot details are now available for the first time, however.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBretman Rock has signed with UTA for representation in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively.He continues to be represented by his manager, Dru Sansenbach, and lawyer Will Jacobson at Goodman Schenkman & Brecheen, LLP.A first-generation Asian-American immigrant and a member of the queer community, Rock rose to fame via his social media platforms, which have racked up over 35 million followers.

Also Read: Chloe Grace Moretz to Star in 'Westworld' Creators' Amazon Drama 'The Peripheral'Scott B. Smith (“A Simple Plan”) created the series and will executive produce and serve as co-showrunner with Greg Plageman.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe cast of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” is reuniting for holiday special at Disney Plus.The 45-minute special will debut on Dec. 11 on the streamer and will feature renditions of holiday classics, popular hits, and a medley of Hanukkah favorites.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has ordered a new Godzilla anime series.Titled “Godzilla: Singular Point,” the series expands Netflix’s roster of projects tied to the King of the Monsters.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” at HBO has found its first cast member — English actor Paddy Considine.Variety has learned that Considine has signed on to star in the series in the role of King Viserys I, who chosen by the lords of Westeros to succeed the Old King, Jaehaerys Targaryen, at the Great Council at Harrenhal. A warm, kind, and decent man, Viserys only wishes to carry forward his grandfather’s legacy.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterChloë Grace Moretz has been cast in one of the lead roles in the upcoming series adaptation of William Gibson’s “The Peripheral” at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.The series centers on Flynne Fisher (Moretz), a woman trying to hold together the pieces of her broken family in a forgotten corner of tomorrow’s America. Flynne is smart, ambitious and doomed.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSamuel L. Jackson is set to reprise the role of Nick Fury in a new Marvel series currently in development at Disney Plus, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.The exact plot details of the show are being kept under wraps, but multiple sources say Jackson is attached to star with Kyle Bradstreet attached to write and executive produce.