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Meghan Markle in Talks for The Gentlemen Season 3 as Netflix Hedges on Confirmation
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Hilary Banks Spinoff in the Works at Peacock with Coco Jones
A Bel-Air spinoff titled Hilary is in development at Peacock, with Coco Jones set to star as Hilary Banks; the project from Tracy Oliver could become Peacock’s first scripted original to receive a spin-off if picked up, with Will Smith and other producers involved.
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Mindy Kaling’s NSFW Comedy Not Suitable For Work Canceled by Hulu; Cast Reacts
Not Suitable For Work, Mindy Kaling’s Hulu comedy about five twenty-somethings in Manhattan, has been canceled after one season of nine episodes. Kaling posted a heartfelt Instagram message thanking the cast and fans, and several co-stars—Avantika Vandanapu, Nicholas Duvernay, Ella Hunt and Jack Martin—shared supportive replies. The series, which premiered in June and followed friends in Murray Hill, concluded with Hulu’s cancellation news and expressions of gratitude to Hulu, Warner Bros, and Disney+ for the opportunity.
I Love Lucy Clinches TV Academy’s Inaugural Legacy Award at Emmys
The Television Academy will honor I Love Lucy as the first recipient of its Legacy Award, recognizing the show’s enduring impact on television—from shaping the sitcom blueprint to pioneering syndication. The award will be presented on Sept. 6 during the Emmys’ second night, chosen by the Academy’s Special Awards committee and Board of Governors. The piece notes Lucy and Desilu as Hollywood pioneers, Ball’s prior Emmy wins and Hall of Fame induction, and Desilu’s influence. An edited Emmys broadcast will air on FX on Sept. 12, followed by the live 78th Emmys on NBC/Peacock hosted by Mariska Hargitay on Sept. 14.
Dan Stevens to Star in Amazon's Robocop TV Series
Dan Stevens has been tapped to headline an eight-episode Robocop TV series for Amazon Prime Video, a project developed after MGM’s 2022 acquisition, centering on a powerful robot placed on the police force by a tech conglomerate and imbued with the consciousness of a fallen officer. The series will be written and run by Peter Ocko, with Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett among the producers, alongside exec producers Michael Miner and Ed Neumeier and Danielle Bozzone; Amazon MGM Studios will produce. Stevens’ credits include Downton Abbey and Legion, with the Robocop franchise history serving as a backdrop for the new adaptation.
Hilary Builds Her NYC Spotlight in Bel-Air Spinoff for Peacock
Peacock is developing Hilary, a Bel-Air offshoot centered on Hilary Banks (Coco Jones) with Tracy Oliver writing; the series would follow Hilary’s move to New York to prove herself beyond Bel-Air, offering a fresh path that diverges from the original finale, with Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal Television producing and executive producers including Smith.
Only Murders in London: Season 6 Heads to the UK, Debuting Dec. 8 on Hulu
Season 6 relocates the mystery to London as the trio—Charles, Oliver and Mabel—take on a new murder with podcast host Cinda Canning (Tina Fey); the UK-set season debuts December 8 on Hulu with new episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays, and features a starry guest list including Olivia Colman, Meryl Streep, David Tennant, Nicola Coughlan and Martin Freeman.
Alexi Hawley Extends Lionsgate TV Pact to Grow The Rookie Universe
Alexi Hawley, the creator/showrunner of The Rookie, has signed a multi-year extension with Lionsgate Television to continue developing and producing scripted series for the studio, including his hostage-recovery drama The Envoy at HBO Max. The deal marks Hawley’s fourth consecutive overall pact with Lionsgate/eOne since the merger, as The Rookie remains a ratings powerhouse and Hawley leads The Rookie: North, slated to premiere on ABC/Hulu in early 2027.
Gilded Age Season 4 Returns With Opera-Soaked Teaser and Nov. 1 Premiere
HB0's The Gilded Age Season 4 arrives November 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max, accompanied by an opera-soaked teaser; the season’s logline depicts Bertha Russell paying a price for changing society as Agnes van Rhijn seizes a chance to reclaim her power, while Marian forges a new path and Peggy seeks acceptance by her future in-laws, supported by a large ensemble cast.
Gilded Age Season 4 Premieres Nov 1 with Teaser Spotlighting Women’s Rise
HBO’s period drama The Gilded Age returns for an eight-episode Season 4, premiering Sunday, November 1 at 9 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max. The teaser centers on the women’s changing fortunes—Bertha Russell reshapes society at a cost, Agnes van Rhijn seeks to regain status, while Marian and Peggy forge new paths—along with a recap of Season 3’s developments and the season’s returning and new cast and production team.
London Calls: Only Murders in the Building Season 6 Debuts December 8
Only Murders in the Building returns for Season 6 with a London-set mystery, premiering December 8 on Hulu and Disney+ internationally; the trio travels to London to pursue the killer summoned by Cinda Canning, with notable guest stars including Tina Fey, Olivia Colman, Meryl Streep, David Tennant, Nicola Coughlan and Martin Freeman.
Dan Stevens Joins Prime Video’s RoboCop as Murphy in an Eight-Episode Series
Dan Stevens will star as Alex Murphy and his cyborg alter ego RoboCop in an eight-episode Prime Video series from Amazon MGM Studios, Blumhouse Atomic Monster and showrunner Peter Ocko. The reboot reimagines the 1987 film’s questions of technology, identity, and corporate power, with a powerful city robot placed on the police force after a merger, while Wan and original RoboCop writers Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner executive produce. The project follows MGM’s titles developed for TV after Amazon’s 2022 acquisition, and Stevens’ recent work includes Legacy of Spies for MGM+ and Dexter: Resurrection Season 2.