231 stories by "Joseph Otterson"
Bill Lawrence and Warner Bros. Television have optioned the brand new Steven Rowley novel “Take Me With You” with plans to adapt it as a series, Variety has learned exclusively. The book…
Claudie Jessie has signed with Range Media Partners for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be represented by Hatch Talent, Sloane Offer Weber & Dern, and M…
“Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” is bringing in a new star for Season 4 — and saying goodbye to an original cast member. Variety has learned that Luke Kirby is joining the Ci…
Both Martha Plimpton and Clifton Collins Jr. have joined “The Lowdown” Season 2, Variety has learned exclusively. The pair are the latest new additions to the second season of the FX ser…
Jodie Comer has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming HBO limited series “The Chain.” The series was originally announced in January under creator Damon Lindelof’s overall deal wi…
Netflix is rounding out the cast of its upcoming Las Vegas casino series, now dubbed “The Roman.” Variety has learned that Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile have all joined…
NBC has unveiled its fall schedule for the 2026-2027 broadcast season, which includes the new broadcast edition of “The Traitors.” As previously announced, the NBC version of the hit com…
The Force is strong with this one. In honor of “Star Wars” Day, Nielsen has shared some insights into people’s viewing habits around the beloved franchise, which show that it remains i…
In a competitive situation, Amazon Prime Video has landed the thriller series “The Second Lady” for development, Variety has learned from sources. The show is based on the bestselling no…
In a highly-competitive situation, Netflix has landed the drama “Lovesick” from Sarah Treem with Claire Danes attached in a lead role. Variety has learned that Netflix has given out a st…
Jez Butterworth has signed a five-year film and television deal with Universal Entertainment, Variety has learned. The deal will begin in January 2027. “Jez Butterworth is a versatile crea…
Talent agent Elizabeth Wiederseim has found a new home at Paradigm, Variety has learned exclusively. Wiederseim was formerly an agent at WME, but was impacted in a round of layoffs at that a…
A TV adaptation of “The Nanny Diaries” is in development at Netflix, Variety has confirmed. The series would be based on the book of the same name by by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus.…
Denée Benton has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively. Benton will continue to be repped by Perennial Entertainment and Schreck Rose. Benton cu…
"Nobody Wants This" Season 3 has added nine new cast members, Variety has learned. Andrew Rannells ("Girls," "Book of Mormon"), Keyla Monterroso Mejia ("The Studio," "Abbott Elementary"), an…
David E. Kelley is setting his sights on a TV adaptation of "The Bonfire of the Vanities," Variety has learned from sources. Kelley is set to write a TV adaptation of the beloved Tom Wolfe n…
Netflix has ordered up the limited series "The Corrections" starring Meryl Streep, Variety has confirmed. The show, based on the Jonathan Franzen novel of the same name, was first reported t…
Sony Pictures Television is shopping a project about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein with Laura Dern attached to star, Variety has learned. The limited series is based on the book "Pe…
Harry Treadaway is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series "Bishop," Variety has learned. Treadaway will appear alongside previously announced series lead J…
The "Kill Tony" special at this year's WrestleMania is due to stream on Netflix, Variety has learned. As previously reported, the comedy special, aptly dubbed "Kill Tony: WrestleMania," will…
Alena Smith is developing the original drama "All Boys" at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The series is said to be set at an all-boys boarding school in New England a…
Tony Hinchcliffe is bringing "Kill Tony" to WrestleMania. Variety has learned that Hinchcliffe and WWE, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, will team for "Ki…
Judith Light has joined the cast of "Presumed Innocent" Season 2 at Apple TV, Variety has learned exclusively. Light will appear alongside previously announced season lead Rachel Brosnahan a…
Monarch Media's Alan Powell has partnered once again with Adam Anders on the teen musical series "Youth Group," Variety has learned exclusively. The official logline for the show states, "In…
Maya Hawke is set to star in the Netflix series "The God of the Woods." Variety exclusively reported that the show had been picked up at Netflix back in December. It is based on the novel of…