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Netflix Orders YA Drama ‘Prep’ Based on Curtis Sittenfeld Novel From Nicole Taylor Original
Home TV News Nov 3, 2026 11:05am PT Netflix has given a straight-to-series order to the drama “Prep,” based on the novel of the same name by Curtis Sittenfeld.
WWE, Disney Team for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’-Themed Worlds Collide, John Cena Classic Original
Home TV News Nov 3, 2026 6:44am PT Getty Images; Disney WWE and The Walt Disney Company are teaming for an “Avengers”-themed collaboration. Expanding on WWE’s existing relationship with ESPN, WWE will take over the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort for two days this December. The takeover will kick off with the John Cena Classic on Dec. 14, followed by the premium live event “Worlds Collide” on Dec.
‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Sets Season 2 Release Date at Netflix Original
Home TV News Nov 3, 2026 6:23am PT COURTESY OF NETFLIX Netflix has announced the Season 2 premiere date for “Blue Eye Samurai.” The second season of the popular adult animated series will debut on the streamer on Jan. 19, 2027. That is more than three years since the first season aired in Nov. 2023. The official logline for Season 2 states, “In Season 2, Mizu’s (Maya Erskine) bloody quest continues in London, where she faces new friends, old foes, and her own demons.
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ to End With Season 20 at Paramount+
Home TV News Oct 30, 2026 1:00pm PT Michael Becker/Paramount+ “Criminal Minds: Evolution” will end with its upcoming 20th season on Paramount+, Variety has learned. The long-running procedural was originally revived for Season 16 at the streamer back in 2022. Season 19 aired between May and July earlier this year. Season 20 does not yet have a premiere date, but will air in 2027.
Patrick Stewart Changed Genre Acting Forever With ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Original
Home TV Columns Oct 30, 2026 11:01am PT Marco Grob for Variety I will never claim to be a true Shakespeare buff, save for having read plays like “Romeo & Juliet” or “Julius Caesar” in school many years ago. But ever since I learned of the death of Sir Patrick Stewart, a line from “Hamlet” has been at the forefront of my mind. “He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again.” They quite simply do not make men like Patrick Stewart very often.
Matthew Weiner exits Peacock, 101 Studios series 'The Chairman'
Matthew Weiner is no longer involved with the drama series "The Chairman" that is currently in development at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project was first reported to be in the works at the streamer less than a month ago, with Eddie Murphy attached to star. According to sources, creative differences between Weiner and the show's producers caused them to part ways. A new showrunning team is already said to be in place and will be announced in the coming days.
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Sorting Hat, Nearly Headless Nick, and More Hogwarts Ghosts and Portraits
Home TV News Oct 30, 2026 8:00am PT Courtesy Image; Maëva Demurger; Ben Wilkin; Actors Headshots London; Brandon Bishop HBO‘s upcoming “Harry Potter” series is casting Revelio on some more Season 1 roles. David Threlfall (“Shameless,” “Nightsleeper”) has been cast as the voice of the Sorting Hat, while Leo Bill (“The Living and the Dead,” “Alice in Wonderland”) will play Gryffindor House ghost Nearly Headless Nick.
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Sorting Hat, Nearly Headless Nick, and More Hogwarts Ghosts and Portraits
Where was War filmed? Inside the glamorous London locations of the new HBO series On Location peels back the curtain on some of your favourite films, television shows, and more. This time, we ask: where was War filmed? London very …
Matthew Weiner exits Peacock, 101 Studios series 'The Chairman'
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Matthew Weiner Exits Peacock, 101 Studios Series ‘The Chairman’ Starring Eddie Murphy (EXCLUSIVE) Original
Home TV News Oct 29, 2026 5:15pm PT Getty Images Matthew Weiner is no longer involved with the drama series “The Chairman” that is currently in development at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project was first reported to be in the works at the streamer less than a month ago, with Eddie Murphy attached to star. According to sources, creative differences between Weiner and the show’s producers caused them to part ways.
William Shatner and ‘Star Trek’ Family Mourn Patrick Stewart With Picard Tributes: ‘Godspeed, Captain’
Home TV News Oct 29, 2026 1:40pm PT Sarah Coulter/Paramount+ Tributes from across the “Star Trek” franchise are pouring in for Sir Patrick Stewart following the news of his death at 86. Fellow USS Enterprise captain William Shatner posted a statement on Stewart to his Facebook page, writing, “What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor.
‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Eyes Season 3 Renewal at Apple TV With New Writers, Showrunner
Home TV News Oct 29, 2026 11:00am PT Apple TV and Legendary Television are currently in talks for a third season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” but with some major changes. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Season 3 of the show would be helmed by a new showrunner and new writers, and would feature new Titans from Legendary’s Monsterverse. No word yet on if that would mean characters from the first two seasons would not carry on into the third.
‘PUBG’ Live-Action Series From Donald Glover, Stephen Glover in Development at Netflix
Home TV News Oct 29, 2026 10:30am PT Donald Glover will also star in the project Getty Images; Krafton; Getty Images Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the battle royale video game “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” (“PUBG“) with Donald Glover attached to star. In addition to starring, Glover and his brother and frequent collaborator Stephen Glover will write and executive produce the “PUBG” show, with Donald also planning to direct.
Andrew Tate Docuseries ‘Toxic Empire’ Set at Investigation Discovery
Home TV News Oct 29, 2026 10:00am PT Getty Images Investigation Discovery (ID) will release a new four-part docuseries on the infamous brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, Variety has learned. Titled “Andrew Tate: Toxic Empire,” the four-part series will have its two-hour premiere on Nov. 25 on ID at 9pm ET/PT. Subsequent episodes will roll out on Wednesdays thereafter. It will also be available to stream on HBO Max. ID has also released a trailer for the series, which can be seen below.
‘Queen Sugar’ Author to Develop Novel ‘Friends and Family’ Into Series With UTV, Mary J. Blige, Gina Prince-Bythewood
Home TV News Oct 29, 2026 9:00am PT Michael Ori; Will Sterling; Matt Sayles; Debra Martin Chase; Netflix; Matt Sayles Universal Television is developing a series take on the Natalie Baszile novel “Friends and Family,” Variety has learned. The TV version is currently titled “Good People.” Should the project go forward, it would be the second series based on one of Baszile’s books. Her novel “Queen Sugar” was previously adapted into the series of the same name, which aired for seven seasons on OWN.
‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’ Series Adds Eight, Including Sean Astin, Patricia Clarkson
Home TV News Oct 29, 2026 9:00am PT Maarten de Boer; Brad Trent; Paul Smith; Liza Fernandez; LA Times; Andrew Brucker; Wil Coban; Joseph Sinclair Amazon’s upcoming series adaptation of “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” has added eight new series regulars, Variety has learned.
Alfonso Cuaron’s Apple TV Cult Series ‘Ascension’ Adds Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, T’Nia Miller Original
Home TV News Oct 28, 2026 1:30pm PT Getty Images; Pip Bourdillom; Joseph Sinclair Alfonso Cuarón’s upcoming Apple TV series “Ascension” has added three new series regulars. Variety has learned that Amanda Plummer (“Run,” “Butterfly Kiss”), Christopher Chung (“Slow Horses,” “My Brilliant Career”) and T’Nia Miller (“The Haunting of Bly Manor,” “VisionQuest”) have all been cast in the series. Exact character details are being kept under wraps.
Melanie Lynskey to play Erin Patterson in 'Mushroom Murders' series
Melanie Lynskey is set to star in the limited series "Mushroom Murders," which has been greenlit at Paramount+. The show is based on the now infamous case of Erin Patterson, the Australian woman who was convicted on multiple counts of murder and attempted murder after allegedly preparing food for guests containing toxic death cap mushrooms. The show will depict the 97 days between the meal and Patterson's arrest. Lynskey will executive produce in addition to starring.
‘Beast in Me’ Season 2 Casts John Goodman
Home TV News Oct 28, 2026 9:45am PT Courtesy Image John Goodman has joined “The Beast in Me” Season 2 at Netflix, Variety has learned. The second season of the series was announced in September, with Season 1 star Claire Danes set to return as Aggie Wiggs. Goodman will play Jack, Aggie’s father. Exact plot details for Season 2 are currently under wraps.
Melanie Lynskey to Play Erin Patterson in ‘Mushroom Murders’ Limited Series at Paramount+
Home TV News Oct 27, 2026 6:30pm PT Noam Galai/Getty ; Jason Edwards/Getty Melanie Lynskey is set to star in the limited series “Mushroom Murders,” which has been greenlit at Paramount+. The show is based on the now infamous case of Erin Patterson, the Australian woman who was convicted on multiple counts of murder and attempted murder after allegedly preparing food for guests containing toxic death cap mushrooms. The show will depict the 97 days between the meal and Patterson’s arrest.
‘The Birds’ Reboot: Sarah Snook to Lead HBO Limited Series Take on Hitchcock Classic Original
Home TV News Oct 27, 2026 12:01pm PT Alex Vaughan / Courtesy Everett Collection HBO is developing a limited series take on “The Birds” with Sarah Snook in the lead role, Variety has confirmed. The show is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film and Daphne du Maurier’s novella of the same name. The package was first reported to be on the market over the summer, with the project now landing at HBO.
Apple TV’s ‘Guilty Creatures’ Series Adds Brian d’Arcy James, Reed Birney, Gus Birney (EXCLUSIVE)
Home TV News Oct 27, 2026 10:00am PT Yellow Belly; Coty Tar; Jackie Abbott The upcoming Apple TV series “Guilty Creatures” has added three recurring guest stars, Variety has learned exclusively.
Apple TV’s ‘Guilty Creatures’ Series Adds Brian d’Arcy James, Reed Birney, Gus Birney (EXCLUSIVE)
The upcoming Apple TV series "Guilty Creatures" has added three recurring guest stars, Variety has learned exclusively.
Sosie Bacon Joins Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in ‘Black Tapes’ Series at MGM+ Original
Home TV News Oct 27, 2026 8:00am PT Martin Rusch Sosie Bacon is set for a lead role in the upcoming MGM+ series “The Black Tapes,” Variety has learned. Bacon will star in the series alongside previously announced cast member Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. As previously reported, the show is based on the hit horror podcast of the same name and will begin production on its eight-episode first season in January in Vancouver.
Bill Nighy Joins Caitriona Balfe in Alfonso Cuaron Series ‘Ascension’ at Apple TV
Home TV News Oct 26, 2026 11:00am PT Aliona Adrianova Bill Nighy has joined the cast of Alfonso Cuarón upcoming horror thriller series “Ascension” at Apple TV, Variety has learned. Nighy will star in the show alongside previously announced lead Caitríona Balfe. It was originally announced with a series pickup at Apple in August and is inspired by the novel “Last Days” by Adam Nevill.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to Star in ‘Black Tapes’ Series at MGM+ Based on Horror Podcast
Home TV News Oct 26, 2026 8:00am PT Michael Buckner/Variety MGM+ has greenlit the horror investigation series “The Black Tapes,” with “Game of Thrones” alum Nikolaj Coster-Waldau attached to star in the lead role. The eight-episode series is based on the hit podcast of the same name created by Terry Miles and Paul Bae, which originally debuted in 2015 and has over 60 million downloads. It will begin production in Vancouver in January.
‘Fourth Wing’ TV Series Casts Emilio Sakraya as Xaden Riorson Original
Home TV News Oct 15, 2026 2:00pm PT Getty Images Attention, “Fourth Wing” cadets: Amazon Prime Video’s TV adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling romantasy series has found your wing leader. Emilio Sakraya has been cast in the role of Xaden Riorson, Variety has learned. He will star opposite Esther McGregor (“We Were Liars”) as Violet Sorrengail on the Prime Video TV series. Amazon declined comment.
WWE Enters Microdrama Space With ‘Agent of Shadows,’ Drew McIntyre Takes Central Role
Home TV News Oct 12, 2026 9:00am PT Nicolas Caceres The WWE Universe is officially a part of the microdrama world. The sports entertainment powerhouse and the microdrama platform ReelShort have released their first collaboration, “Agent of Shadows,” set premiere Oct. 23 on ReelShort and social media. The show follows a secret agent who learns he as a daughter he never knew about and now must protect from a criminal organization.
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Season 2 Bill Nighy, Rosemarie DeWitt
Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt are set to guest star in "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" Season 2. The announcement was revealed during the "Star Trek" panel at New York Comic-Con on Saturday. Nighy will play Nahla's (Holly Hunter) estranged father, Nyk Ake, while DeWitt will play Tarima's (Zoë Steiner) mother, Laytha Sadal, the First Lady of Betazed. First-look photos of the two new guest stars can be seen below.
‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Season 2 Adds Bill Nighy, Rosemarie DeWitt in Guest Roles
Home TV News Oct 10, 2026 1:15pm PT Aliona Adrianova; Jeff Vespa Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt are set to guest star in “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” Season 2. The announcement was revealed during the “Star Trek” panel at New York Comic-Con on Saturday. Nighy will play Nahla’s (Holly Hunter) estranged father, Nyk Ake, while DeWitt will play Tarima’s (Zoë Steiner) mother, Laytha Sadal, the First Lady of Betazed. First-look photos of the two new guest stars can be seen below.
'Newlyweds' showrunner Gail Lerner fired from NBC sitcom
Gail Lerner announced on Friday that she was fired from "Newlyweds," the upcoming NBC sitcom that she co-created and on which she was to serve as showrunner. "Here's the good news: I couldn't be more proud of the new sitcom Newlyweds that I created with the singular Jamie Lee Curtis," Lerner wrote in part on Instagram . "Premieres 10/23! Here's the bad news: I got fired off it today.
‘Newlyweds’ Showrunner Gail Lerner Fired From NBC Sitcom Ahead of Premiere: ‘I’m So Sad’ Original
Home TV News Oct 9, 2026 1:43pm PT Courtesy of Nicole Weingart/NBC Gail Lerner announced on Friday that she was fired from “Newlyweds,” the upcoming NBC sitcom that she co-created and on which she was to serve as showrunner. “Here’s the good news: I couldn’t be more proud of the new sitcom Newlyweds that I created with the singular Jamie Lee Curtis,” Lerner wrote in part on Instagram. “Premieres 10/23! Here’s the bad news: I got fired off it today.
‘Newlyweds’ Showrunner Gail Lerner Fired From NBC Sitcom Ahead of Premiere: ‘I’m So Sad’
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‘WandaVision’ Creator Jac Schaeffer to Develop ‘Stargate’ Series at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE) Original
Home TV News Oct 9, 2026 12:00pm PT Getty Images; Everett Collection Jac Schaeffer is developing a new “Stargate” TV series for Amazon MGM Studios, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project falls under Schaeffer’s overall deal with Amazon MGM, which was announced earlier this year. According to sources, a writers’ room is expected to open in the near future. Along with Schaeffer, Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell for Safehouse Pictures will executive produce the project.
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments’: Behind the Scenes of the Satellite of Love Original
RiffTrax In a cozy suburb of Minneapolis, a guy in a blue jumpsuit is once again stuck aboard a space station with his robot pals, watching the worst movies ever made. To paraphrase the show’s catchy theme song, if you’re wondering how that works, it’s just a TV show, so you should really just relax.
‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 at Paramount+
Home TV News Oct 9, 2026 9:15am PT Paramount+ “Avatar: Seven Havens” has been renewed for two more seasons at Paramount+, bringing the show to Seasons 3 and 4 (or Books 3 and 4 in ATLA parlance). The announcement was made onstage at the show’s New York Comic-Con panel on Friday, which also coincided with the launch day for the new series. The first three episodes of “Seven Havens” are now available on Paramount+, with three additional episodes dropping each Friday through Oct. 30.
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ HBO Series Sets Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Ronny Chieng Returning
Home TV News Oct 8, 2026 2:00pm PT By Joe Otterson, Angelique Jackson Courtesy of Warner Bros. The “Crazy Rich Asians” TV series is moving forward at HBO, with four of the film’s stars returning. Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng have all signed on as series regulars in the one-hour original drama series, with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh recurring. All four will reprise their respective roles from the hit 2018 film.
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2: Eric Stonestreet to Return
Home TV News Oct 8, 2026 11:00am PT Matt Infante/Paramount+ Eric Stonestreet is officially set to return for “Dexter: Resurrection” Season 2. Stonestreet made a surprise appearance at the show’s New York Comic-Con panel on Thursday to make the announcement. Other panelists included Michael C. Hall, Uma Thurman, James Remar, Jack Alcott, Bokeem Woodbine and Krysten Ritter, alongside showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, executive producers Scott Reynolds and Marcos Siega.
ABC Orders Drama Pilot ‘Rabbit’ Based on UK Series ‘Ludwig’ From Megan Ganz & Humphrey Ker
Home TV News Oct 8, 2026 11:00am PT Courtesy of BBC ABC has ordered a drama pilot that is based on the popular BBC One series “Ludwig,” Variety has learned. The pilot, which marks ABC’s first of this year, hails from co-writers Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker, who are also executive producers. Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz also executive produce along with Kenton Allen of Big Talk, “Ludwig” creator Mark Brotherhood, and “Ludwig” star David Mitchell.
Jennifer Coolidge to Return for ‘The Watcher’ Season 2 Original
Home TV News Oct 8, 2026 11:00am PT “The Watcher” Season 2 is bringing back another original cast member, with Jennifer Cooldige officially set to return for the Netflix series as real estate agent Karen Calhoun. It was announced last week that “The Watcher” was preparing to enter production on its second season four years after the first season aired. Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Margo Martindale, and Isabel Gravitt are all returning to the series as well.
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2: Eric Stonestreet to Return
Eric Stonestreet is officially set to return for "Dexter: Resurrection" Season 2. Stonestreet made a surprise appearance at the show's New York Comic-Con panel on Thursday to make the announcement. Other panelists included Michael C. Hall, Uma Thurman, James Remar, Jack Alcott, Bokeem Woodbine and Krysten Ritter, alongside showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, executive producers Scott Reynolds and Marcos Siega.
ABC Orders Drama Pilot ‘Rabbit’ Based on UK Series ‘Ludwig’ From Megan Ganz & Humphrey Ker
ABC has ordered a drama pilot that is based on the popular BBC One series "Ludwig," Variety has learned. The pilot, which marks ABC's first of this year, hails from co-writers Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker, who are also executive producers. Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz also executive produce along with Kenton Allen of Big Talk, "Ludwig" creator Mark Brotherhood, and "Ludwig" star David Mitchell. 20th Television, where Ganz is under an overall deal, is the studio.
Elizabeth Banks Officially Set to Play Karen Read in Amazon Series
Home TV News Oct 8, 2026 9:00am PT Justin Noble will serve as the showrunner, with David E. Kelley producing Getty Amazon has officially greenlit a drama series about Karen Read with Elizabeth Banks set to star, Variety has learned. The untitled, one-hour series was first reported to be in the works in 2025. It is inspired by the Law&Crime and Audible Original podcast “Karen.” Justin Noble will serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Amazon has commissioned eight episodes.
Ben Stiller to moderate William Shatner's NYCC 'Star Trek' panel
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Ben Stiller to Moderate Conversation With William Shatner at New York Comic-Con ‘Star Trek’ Panel (EXCLUSIVE)
Home TV News Oct 7, 2026 12:00pm PT Heather Hazzan; Manfred Baumann Actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller will moderate a conversation with William Shatner as part of the “Star Trek” panel at New York Comic-Con this Saturday, Variety has learned exclusively. It was previously reported that Shatner would take part in the panel, which comes as the “Star Trek” franchise is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The panel will take place on Oct. 10 from 3:15-4:15 pm ET on the Empire Stage at NYCC.
‘All’s Fair’ Sets Season 2 Release Date, Drops Decadent First Trailer
Home TV News Oct 7, 2026 9:00am PT Disney+ Hulu has announced the premiere date for “All’s Fair” Season 2. The second season of the drama series will debut on Nov. 4 with three new episodes. New episodes will drop on Wednesdays thereafter. Hulu has also released a trailer for Season 2, which can be seen below. The official logline for the second season states, “The lawyers of Grant, Ronson & Greene are back for another season of scandals, secrets, and stilettos.
‘Anna Pigeon’ Renewed for Season 2 at USA Network
Home TV News Oct 7, 2026 9:00am PT USA Network “Anna Pigeon” has been renewed for Season 2 at USA Network, Variety has learned. The drama series originally debuted on the basic cabler on Aug. 7, with the Season 1 finale set to air on Oct. 9. The show is based on Nevada Barr’s Anna Pigeon book series. “It’s been really thrilling to see audiences fall in love with Anna and come to the park every week,” said series showrunner Morwyn Brebner.
‘All’s Fair’ Sets Season 2 Release Date, Drops Decadent First Trailer
Hulu has announced the premiere date for "All's Fair" Season 2. The second season of the drama series will debut on Nov. 4 with three new episodes. New episodes will drop on Wednesdays thereafter. More from Variety Advertisement Advertisement Hulu has also released a trailer for Season 2, which can be seen below. The official logline for the second season states, "The lawyers of Grant, Ronson & Greene are back for another season of scandals, secrets, and stilettos.
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