All articles tagged with #showrunner
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
The 'Scrubs' revival has lost co-showrunner Tim Hobert due to creative differences, leaving Aseem Batra as the sole showrunner as production continues with original cast members returning and new cast members joining.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Redanian Intelligence
The Witcher showrunner Lauren Hissrich explained Henry Cavill's departure, citing his desire to pursue other roles like Superman and Warhammer 40K, and emphasized the importance of believing in one's work. The recasting of Vesemir with Peter Mullan was due to Kim Bodnia's scheduling conflicts, and Vesemir's return was planned for future storylines. Season 4 is in post-production for a 2025 release, alongside the upcoming Witcher book and game.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Zosia Mamet described her experience with the 'Mad Men' showrunner Matthew Weiner as 'very strict' after revealing in her new book that she left a major TV show due to being screamed at, which many interpret as referencing her time on 'Mad Men.' She also discussed her collection of essays, which include personal and traumatic stories, and her surprise at the book's upcoming release.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by AV Club
Zosia Mamet recounts her negative experiences on Mad Men, including a traumatic hair incident and being verbally abused by the showrunner, which led her to quit the show. Her account adds to previous allegations of a toxic work environment created by showrunner Matthew Weiner, highlighting issues of workplace harassment and abuse in the TV industry.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Zosia Mamet recounts her challenging experience on a major TV show, including a traumatic impromptu haircut and a hostile encounter with the showrunner, which led her to quit the series. Despite the setbacks, she reflects on the show's success and her growth from the experience.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Showrunner, an AI-focused company backed by Amazon, is using artificial intelligence and traditional techniques to reconstruct the 43 missing minutes of Orson Welles' lost film 'The Magnificent Ambersons,' aiming to explore new possibilities in film restoration and storytelling, though the project is not intended for commercial release due to rights issues.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Forbes
The showrunner of The Last of Us season 2, Craig Mazin, has publicly stated that Ellie is portrayed as incompetent compared to Abby, which contradicts her depiction in the original game and season 1, leading to fan frustration over character development changes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Fable Studio has launched Showrunner, an AI-generated streaming service that allows users to create their own TV episodes with simple prompts. While this technology could revolutionize content creation, it currently produces low-quality results and may not pose an immediate threat to the traditional entertainment industry. The novelty may wear off quickly, serving as a reminder of the limitations of AI in creative fields.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Rick Eid is stepping down as showrunner of FBI but will remain an executive producer on the series, as he focuses on running Law & Order and developing new projects. The show, currently in its sixth season, has been renewed through 2027 and remains a top-ranked broadcast series. Wolf praised Eid's work on FBI, and Eid expressed pride in the show and his continued involvement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TVLine
Rick Eid is stepping down as showrunner of CBS' FBI after six years, but will remain an executive producer on the show, which recently received a three-season renewal. He will focus on running NBC's Law & Order and developing new projects. FBI, averaging over 9 million viewers, remains a top-rated program. Eid's departure comes after serving as showrunner for Chicago P.D. and being a core member of the Wolf family for two decades.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has seen a change in showrunners, with Jabbar Raisani and Christine Boylan taking over from former showrunner Albert Kim, who has departed to work on Disney Plus' Percy Jackson series. The change comes after Netflix renewed the show for two more seasons. Raisani and Boylan are set to executive produce the next two seasons, and their involvement brings anticipation for potential improvements to the series following a mixed reception to its first season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Grey's Anatomy showrunner Meg Marinis previews the Season 20 premiere, which sees a reset to the show's early years with Bailey taking charge of the surgical interns. The episode features the interns facing the fallout from the Season 19 finale, Owen making a difficult decision to save Teddy's life, and Meredith secretly recruiting Amelia for controversial research. Marinis discusses the characters' arcs, including the future of relationships, Nick's role, and the theme of the season being "back to basics."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TVLine
Grey's Anatomy showrunner Meg Marinis discusses the departure of Nick and Bailey's return to a teaching role in the Season 20 premiere, emphasizing the character's evolution and the theme of getting back to basics. Marinis hints at this theme being prevalent in other storylines as well.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Beau DeMayo, the showrunner and executive producer of Disney+'s upcoming animated series "X-Men '97," has been fired ahead of the March 20 premiere, despite having completed work on Seasons 1 and 2. DeMayo will not attend the Hollywood premiere and will no longer be involved with the show or its future seasons. The reasons for his firing remain unclear.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club
Beau DeMayo, the creator and showrunner of Disney+’s X-Men ’97, was fired by Marvel Studios with no public explanation given, just before the show’s Hollywood premiere and a week before its debut on Disney+. DeMayo had finished writing a second season and was developing ideas for a third, and his sudden departure, along with the deletion of his Instagram page, has raised questions. The lack of official statements and the unusual timing of the firing have left the situation shrouded in mystery.