‘Tooning Out the News’ Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount Plus

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDakota Fanning has signed on to play Susan Ford in the Showtime anthology series “The First Lady,” Variety has learned.Susan is the only daughter of Betty Ford and President Gerald Ford, who will be played in the series by Michelle Pfeiffer and Aaron Eckhart respectively.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterIndira Varma has joined the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed.The details of the character Varma will play are being kept under wraps. She joins previously announced series lead Ewan McGregor, who will reprise the role of Kenobi from the films.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSPOILER ALERT: Do not keep reading if you have not seen Season 10, Episode 17 of “The Walking Dead,” titled “Home Sweet Home”Maggie Rhee is back and she means business.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA number of writers and producers on the hit CW series “Supernatural” are reuniting on Amazon’s “The Boys,” Variety has learned exclusively.“The Boys” was developed for Amazon by “Supernatural” creator Eric Kripke, who also serves as showrunner. Joining him behind the scenes going into “The Boys'” third season are Meredith Glynn, David Reed, and Jim Michaels.Glynn was a co-executive producer and writer on “Supernatural” from 2016-2020.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Cobra Kai” has promoted both Vanessa Rubio and Peyton List to series regular status ahead of Season 4 on Netflix.Rubio has been with the show since Season 1 in the role of Carmen Diaz, the mother of Johnny Lawrence’s star pupil, Miguel.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA TV series followup to the 1969 film “The Italian Job” is in the works at Paramount Plus, Variety has learned.In the series, when the grandchildren of the legendary Charlie Croker inherit his old safety deposit box, the quest for the infamous Italian bullion is reignited.The project has received a script-to-series order at the streamer. Matt Wheeler is attached to write and executive produce, with Donald De Line onboard as a producer.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJeremy Renner has signed on to star in the Taylor Sheridan series “Mayor of Kingstown,” which is moving from Paramount Network to the streaming service Paramount Plus.In addition, Antoine Fuqua has boarded the series as an executive producer.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Frasier” revival has officially been ordered at Paramount Plus.Original series star Kelsey Grammer will return in the title role in addition to executive producing. Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli will serve as writers and executive producers, with Grammnet Productions’ Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon also executive producing.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterTaylor Sheridan has set up a number of new projects at Paramount Plus under his extended overall deal, including a “Yellowstone” spinoff.The spinoff is currently titled “6666.” Founded when Comanches still ruled West Texas, no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterRonald D. Moore is in the process of developing multiple TV projects at Disney Plus that will be set in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Variety has confirmed with sources.The first such project will be “The Society of Explorers and Adventurers,” which Moore will write and executive produce.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe Amazon anthology series “Modern Love” has announced its main cast for Season 2.Season 2 of the series will feature episodes starring: Gbenga Akinnagbe (“The Deuce”), Susan Blackwell (“Madam Secretary”), Lucy Boynton (“Bohemian Rhapsody”), Tom Burke (“Mank”), Zoe Chao (“Love Life”), Maria Dizzia (“Orange is the New Black”), newcomer Grace Edwards, Dominique Fishback (“Judas and the Black Messiah”), Kathryn Gallagher (“Jagged Little Pill”), Kit Harington (“Game of

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “Criminal Minds” revival is in early development at Paramount Plus, Variety has learned from sources.As the project is still in the early stages, details are still being finalized, including which of the original cast members would return. However, sources say that longtime “Criminal Minds” showrunner and executive producer Erica Messer would return to work on the revival.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“NCIS: New Orleans” will come to an end after Season 7 at CBS, Variety has confirmed.The season finale scheduled for May 16 will now serve as the series finale. At the time of its conclusion, the show will have aired 155 episodes.“It has been our sincere pleasure and honor to work on this show and with this incredible cast and crew for over 150 episodes,” said executive producers Christopher Silber and Jan Nash.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMinnie Driver has been cast in the upcoming Season 2 of “Modern Love” at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.Details of Driver’s character in the episodic anthology series are being kept under wraps. At the time of this publishing no other stars have been confirmed for Season 2.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Mom” will end its run on CBS this year at the conclusion of Season 8, Variety has learned.That means that the season finale currently scheduled for May 6 will now serve as the series finale. The show had been renewed for Seasons 7 and 8 in early 2019.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Neighborhood” has been renewed for Season 4 and “Bob Hearts Abishola” has been renewed for Season 3 at CBS.Both shows currently air as part of the broadcaster’s Monday night comedy block.“We’re extremely proud of these two comedies, and delighted to bring them back next season,” said Thom Sherman, senior executive vice president of programming at CBS Entertainment.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterArchie Panjabi has joined the third season of “Snowpiercer” at TNT, Variety has learned.The show was renewed for a third season in January.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” is coming to an end for the second time. NBC announced Thursday that the upcoming Season 8 of the comedy series will be its last.The show was famously canceled after five seasons at Fox in 2018 before NBC revived it for a sixth season that same year.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “Yellowstone” prequel series is set at Paramount Plus under an extension of series co-creator Taylor Sheridan’s overall deal with ViacomCBS.The prequel, “Y: 1883,” follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAnthony King has signed on as showrunner and executive producer for Season 2 of “Woke” at Hulu, Variety has learned exclusively.He takes over from Season 1 showrunner Jay Dyer. In his new role, King will work alongside series co-creators Marshall Todd and Keith Knight, with Knight’s life and art serving as the inspiration for the series.“I am really excited to add Anthony to the team,” Knight said.