What’s been occurring on the planet of stories this Friday afternoon?
We’ve bought phrase of a brand new present coming to Apple TV+ starring Jon Hamm. Does he ever disappoint? Hallmark by no means disappoints, both, and we have got Loveuary with Jane Austin coming this February.
There are additionally some restricted particulars in regards to the potential Fire Country Spinoff, the renewal of Power Book IV: Force, and the important thing artwork and one other teaser trailer for Justin Hartley’s Tracker coming to CBS.
Apple TV+ immediately introduced it has ordered Your Friends and Neighbors, a brand new drama sequence developed by Apple Studios.
It will star Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm (The Morning Show, Fargo, Mad Men), who may also function government producer, and is predicated on an unique thought by acclaimed screenwriter, producer and novelist Jonathan Tropper (See, The Adam Project, Warrior, Banshee).
In Your Friends and Neighbors, Hamm will star within the lead function as ‘Coop,’ a lately divorced hedge fund supervisor who, after being fired, resorts to stealing from the rich residents in his tony upstate New York suburb with the intention to maintain his household’s way of life afloat.
These petty crimes start to reinvigorate him till he breaks into the mistaken home on the mistaken time.
Hailing from Apple Studios, the brand new sequence is created by Tropper who will function showrunner and government producer beneath his total deal with Apple TV+.
Hamm will government produce alongside Connie Tavel (Confess Fletch).
The new mission marks the most recent collaboration between Hamm and Apple TV+ and the primary time he’ll anchor an ongoing sequence since Mad Men.
Hamm lately starred within the critically acclaimed AFI Award-winning third season of Apple’s Emmy, SAG, and Critics Choice Award-winning sequence, The Morning Show.
Under his total deal with Apple TV+ and his shingle Tropper Ink, Tropper additionally served as showrunner and government producer of the worldwide hit Apple Original sequence See, starring Jason Momoa.
He has authored six bestselling novels and written movies reminiscent of The Adam Project, starring Ryan Reynolds; This Is Where I Leave You, starring Jason Bateman and Tina Fey; and Kodachrome, starring Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis, and Elizabeth Olsen.
We’ve additionally seen a number of sources recommend that there is motion on the Fire Country spinoff centering on a sheriff.
Apparently, casting is underway for a feminine sheriff to seem in Fire Country Season 2 who may develop into a sequence common earlier than presumably starring in her personal spinoff.
The emphasis is on may, as if her character would not take off, the choice will not be prolonged. Who is aware of? Maybe they will be exploring a number of guest-starring arcs beneath the identical situations.
There’s little threat concerned, however a poorly obtained character would seemingly shoot the concept for a sheriff-centric spinoff out of the water.
It’s arduous to think about the premise for such a derivative for the reason that hook for Fire Country comes not solely from its location exterior of a significant city space as we have seen on different emergency-related reveals, but in addition the incorporation of prisoners searching for redemption.
Hallmark Channel is honoring Jane Austen with Loveuary with Jane Austen, a month of unique film premieres impressed by the creator’s work. Starting on February 3, the community will premiere 4 all-new unique motion pictures each Saturday in February at 8/7c.
A love of Jane Austen’s tales helps two individuals to beat their delight and admit to their perception in love in Paging Mr. Darcy, premiering February 3 and starring Mallory Jansen (Francesca Quinn, PI) and Will Kemp (Christmas Waltz).
A girl finds steering from Jane Austen, fairly actually, in Love & Jane, premiering February 10 and starring Alison Sweeney (Hannah Swenson Mysteries) and Benjamin Ayres (Field Day).
A librarian who thinks that no man can dwell as much as Mr. Darcy will get an surprising likelihood to search out out if that’s true in An American in Austen, premiering February 17 and starring Eliza Bennett (Dynasty), Nicholas Bishop (A Paris Proposal) and Nell Barlow (Doctor Thorne).
Lastly, on February 24, Hallmark Mahogany presents a sumptuously lovely adaptation of Sense & Sensibility, starring Deborah Ayorinde (Them), Bethany Antonia (House of the Dragon), Dan Jeannotte (Good Witch) and Akil Largie (The Sandman).
“Jane Austen’s stories are timeless and continue to resonate with readers and viewers of all ages,” mentioned Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media.
“Our movies will bring her beloved characters to life in fresh, new ways and honor the many women who continue to be inspired by them.”
What’s extra, the community is launching an all-new digital Hallmark Channel Book Club!
Led by Hallmark Channel’s Chief Fan Officer, Jenny Forwark, followers will focus on this season’s Loveuary premieres, the legacy of Jane Austen, and the significance of female-focused storytelling.
To drum up pleasure for the stunt’s all-new unique movies, the community invitations viewers and guide lovers in every single place to learn two Jane Austen classics, Pride & Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.
That will put together them for the membership’s first conferences on January 25 (Pride & Prejudice dialogue) and February 15 (Sense and Sensibility dialogue).
Get your books out and your Kindle’s prepared so you possibly can be part of within the enjoyable!
STARZ introduced immediately a season three renewal of its hit drama sequence Power Book IV: Force.
The third spinoff within the Power franchise stars Joseph Sikora (Power, Ozark) as Tommy Egan, who’s attempting to stake his declare as the only drug distributor in Chicago.
The announcement comes sizzling off of the latest Power Book IV: Force Season 2 finale this previous November.
Viewers can now make amends for the high-octane second season of Power Book IV: Force in its entirety on the STARZ app.
“The fan response to this action-packed season of Force has been incredible,” mentioned Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for STARZ. “They’ve made it clear that they need more Tommy, and we’re thrilled to deliver. Christmas has indeed come early!”
There’s a brand new trailer out for the brand new CBS present starring Justin Hartley.
Tracker follows Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the nation as a reward seeker, utilizing his professional monitoring abilities to assist personal residents and regulation enforcement resolve all method of mysteries whereas contending with his personal fractured household.
The sequence is predicated on the bestselling novel “The Never Game” by Jeffery Deaver.
This is Hartley’s first large mission after This Is Us, and it’s precisely the kind of present that TV Fanatic readers take pleasure in. You gained’t wish to miss this one, and it gained’t be arduous to overlook, both!
Check out the trailer!
Tracker premieres Sunday, Feb. 11, following SUPER BOWL LVIII on the CBS Television Network and accessible on the CBS app.
It’s additionally accessible streaming on Paramount+ — dwell and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs.
Justin Hartley, Ken Olin, Elwood Reid, Ben Winters, and Jeffrey Deaver function government producers.
Meanwhile, Netflix’s No Good Deed, from Dead to Me’s Liz Feldman, has introduced its subsequent forged member.
Friends star Lisa Kudrow has landed the function of Lydia Morgan, starring reverse Ray Romano.
“A highly-talented (and highly-strung) former concert pianist, Lydia is a devoted wife to Paul (Ray Romano) and loving-though-flawed mother to their two children,” the character description teases.
“She is distraught by the idea of selling their Los Feliz home, a place filled with happy memories and dark secrets.”
No Good Deed is a half-hour, darkish comedy that follows three very totally different households vying to purchase the exact same Twenties Spanish-style villa that they assume will resolve all their issues.
But because the sellers have already found, generally the house of your desires could be a complete nightmare.
The forged additionally contains Dead to Me’s Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson (Fingernails), Teyonah Parris (The Marvels), Abbi Jacobson (A League of Their Own), and Poppy Liu (Hacks).
Over on Apple TV+, we’re getting a second season of Platonic.
Initially envisioned as a restricted sequence, the Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne-fronted comedy attracted a wholesome following, clearing the best way for a pickup.
“We’re so thrilled to have the opportunity to tell more stories with Seth, Rose, and everyone at Apple TV+ and Sony,” mentioned co-creators Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco.
“Season Two spoiler alert: Will and Sylvia won’t get together this time either.”
“Since the first episodes of ‘Platonic’ debuted on Apple TV+, global audiences have been charmed by the hilarious, wildly fun, and relatable friendship that Rose and Seth have brought to life through their charismatic performances,” mentioned Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.
“We can’t wait for viewers to see these characters encounter even more comedic mayhem in season two, thanks to our partners at Sony and to the brilliant minds of Francesca and Nick.”
Platonic follows a platonic pair of former finest mates approaching midlife (Rogen and Byrne) who reconnect after an extended rift.
The duo’s friendship turns into all-consuming – and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious method. In addition to Rogen and Byrne, Platonic starred Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Andrew Lopez, and Carla Gallo.
Platonic is produced by Sony Pictures Television, the place Stoller’s Global Solutions has an total deal. Byrne, Rogen, Stoller, Delbanco, and Conor Welch government produce.
The sequence did finish its freshman run on the good level, however it was crammed with laughs, so we won’t wait to see what comes subsequent for these characters.
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