231 stories by "Joseph Otterson"
Rhys Darby is set for a lead role in the CBS comedy pilot "Regency," Variety has learned. The multi-cam comedy pilot was originally ordered back in December. The official logline describes i…
Jeremy Strong is attached for a lead role in a series adaptation of the Jonathan Franzen novel "Crossroads" that is currently in development at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively from …
The "Eragon" live-action TV series at Disney+ has taken a big step forward. Variety has learned that Todd Harthan and Todd Helbing have joined the project as co-showrunners, with Harthan set…
Mae Martin has set an overall deal with Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively. Under the deal, Martin will continue to develop and create TV series for the streaming giant, while the deal…
The latest revival of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" is off to a strong start. At the time of this publishing, the Kickstarter campaign for the four new episodes of the beloved series has ge…
Fox has given a straight to series order to the drama "The Interrogator" with Stephen Fry attached in a lead role. The logline for the show states it is "centered on Conrad Henry (Fry), form…
John Cho is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Apple TV series "The Off Weeks. Cho joins previously announced leads Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain in the drama, alongside fell…
We've got movie sign! Again! Again! Variety has learned exclusively that RiffTrax and Shout! Studios have teamed to produce four new episodes of "Mystery Science Theater 3000." RiffTrax has …
Amazon Prime Video has ordered a series adaptation of comic book "Sex Criminals" with Kumail Nanjiani set to star. Nanjiani is also a co-creator on the eight-episode series along with Emily …
Allegra Edwards has joined the cast of the CBS comedy pilot "Eternally Yours" in a lead role, Variety has learned. Edwards will appear in the pilot alongside previously announced cast member…
Kayvan Novak, Bonita Friedericy, and Jon Pointing have all joined the upcoming Peacock comedy series "Dig" in recurring roles. The series, which is based on the Kate Myers book "Excavations,…
Amy Madigan is set to guest star in the Netflix series adaptation of the S.A Crosby novel "All the Sinners Bleed," Variety has learned. Madigan will appear opposite previously announced seri…
Richard Gere has joined the upcoming Apple TV limited series "The Off Weeks," Variety has learned. Gere will appear alongside previously announced leads Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain as w…
Hulu has set the premiere date for "The Testaments," the followup to the streamer's hit series adaptation of "The Handmaid's Tale." "The Testaments" will drop its first three episodes on Apr…
This week's "Saturday Night Live" featured a surprise cameo from series alum Mike Myers, who returned to the long-running NBC sketch comedy show to once again spoof Elon Musk. The cold open …
Amazon Prime Video's "Barbershop" TV series has added eight new actors in guest star roles, Variety has learned. The new additions are: Zack Fox ("Abbott Elementary," "The Vince Staples Show…
The "Legally Blonde" prequel series has set its official premiere date on Amazon Prime Video, with the streamer also renewing the show for a second season. "Elle" Season 1 will debut in its …
Two new guests are checking into "The White Lotus" Season 4. Variety has learned that both Steve Coogan and Caleb Jonte Edwards have been cast in the upcoming season of the hit HBO series. A…
Alan Cumming has signed with UTA for representation in all areas, Variety has learned. He will continue to be repped by Bond Artists and by B-Side in the UK. Although Cumming has enjoyed a h…
NBC will no longer air an upcoming episode of "Law & Order: SVU" in which Timothy Busfield appears in a guest star role. Variety has confirmed that the broadcast network has shelved the …
Lola Petticrew is the latest addition to the cast of Netflix's live-action "Assassin's Creed" series, Variety has confirmed. Petticrew will star alongside previously announced cast member To…
"Survival of the Thickest" Season 3 is officially in production, with the Netflix comedy series adding a major roster of guest stars. As previously announced, the third season will be the sh…
Hugh Laurie is set to star opposite Amy Poehler in the Peacock comedy series "Dig," Variety has learned. The series, which is based on the Kate Myers book "Excavations," was originally annou…
The Netflix reboot of the talent competition series "Star Search" is shifting its premiere date at the streamer. The show was originally slated to premiere Jan. 13, 2026 at the streamer, but…
Paul Ben-Victor has joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming series adaptation of "The Boys From Brazil." Ben-Victor is the latest addition to the cast, which is led by Jeremy Strong and also f…
