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Jay Harrington and Patrick St. Esprit will reprise their roles from CBS's S.W.A.T. in the upcoming spinoff series S.W.A.T. Exiles, reuniting with Shemar Moore. The series is set after a mission goes wrong, leading to a new, experimental S.W.A.T. unit. Production will begin in Los Angeles, with the series consisting of 10 episodes, but the network has not yet been announced.
Peacock has released a trailer for 'The Paper,' a new spinoff of 'The Office' premiering on September 4, focusing on a struggling Ohio newspaper with a documentary crew following its efforts to revive journalistic integrity, featuring familiar characters like Oscar Nuñez.
Sean Patrick Thomas returns to the 'Cruel Intentions' universe 25 years after the original film, starring in a new Prime Video series as Professor Chadwick. The show explores a modern take on forbidden love, shifting from racial obstacles to a professor-student dynamic. Thomas discusses the evolution of opportunities for Black actors since the 1999 film, noting improvements in role diversity but emphasizing the need for more quality representation. The series highlights contemporary issues like viral cruelty and power imbalances in a college setting.
Paramount Global co-CEO Brian Robbins hinted at a potential Blue Bloods spinoff during the company's annual stockholders meeting, despite CBS confirming the original series will end after Season 14. While new franchise extensions for Dexter, Billions, and Fire Country are already in development, no official announcement has been made about a Blue Bloods spinoff. Tom Selleck and the cast have advocated for the show's continuation, citing its strong viewership, but CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach emphasized the need to refresh the schedule.
The creators of "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight" have launched a new show centered around the quirky character Elsbeth Tascioni, played by Carrie Preston. Titled "Elsbeth," the series takes Elsbeth out of Chicago and places her in New York as an impartial observer at the NYPD, but with a twist: she's actually gathering evidence for a police-corruption investigation. The creators emphasize that "Elsbeth" is not a spinoff, but rather a different show with a different genre and tone, featuring changing cases and a roster of guest stars.
A new teaser trailer for the TV spinoff "The Penguin" has been released, with the series set for a fall 2024 release. The show, which continues the crime saga from "The Batman," stars Colin Farrell as the titular character and features a cast including Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, and Michael Kelly. Executive-produced by Matt Reeves, the drama is set to delve into the criminal underworld of Gotham City.
Stephen Amell is set to lead NBC's upcoming "Suits" spinoff, "Suits: LA," as Ted Black, a charismatic force of nature in the legal drama set in the same universe as the original series. The show, created by Aaron Korsch, will follow a new group led by Ted Black, a former New York prosecutor who built an L.A. law firm specializing in criminal and entertainment law. The spinoff has landed a pilot order at NBC, with production set to start in March in Vancouver, and will be directed by Victoria Mahoney.
Paramount+ has released the official trailer for "Knuckles," the Sonic the Hedgehog TV spinoff starring Idris Elba as Knuckles and Adam Pally as Wade Whipple, with all six episodes set to drop on April 26 exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The series takes place between the films "Sonic The Hedgehog 2" and "Sonic The Hedgehog 3," following Knuckles on a journey of self-discovery as he trains Wade as his protégé. The ensemble cast includes guest stars such as Stockard Channing, Edi Patterson, and Christopher Lloyd, with the key creative team from the previous films returning for the series.
Action director Larnell Stovall discusses how The Continental, a TV spinoff of the John Wick franchise, strikes a balance between homage and originality in its action sequences. Stovall emphasizes the importance of respecting the filming style of John Wick while adding a fresh '70s flair to the show. The Continental showcases familiar gun-fu and tightly choreographed fight scenes, but with a messier and more chaotic edge that reflects the gritty '70s setting. Stovall aims to satisfy fans while also introducing a new voice and flavor to the franchise. The Continental premieres on September 22 on Peacock.