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Four performers, including star Oliver Stark, have sustained stunt-related injuries during Season 10 of ABC’s 9-1-1. The incidents, which occurred over recent months, have prompted scrutiny of the production’s safety protocols and schedule constraints.
ABC has ordered a pilot for 'Rabbit,' a U.S. adaptation of the British comedy drama 'Ludwig.' The project is produced by 20th Television and developed by Megan Ganz, Humphrey Ker, Jon Steinberg, and Dan Shotz. The original series, starring David Mitchell, became the most-watched scripted show in the UK in 2026, with its second season premiere drawing over 9 million viewers. 'Rabbit' follows a similar premise but is set in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where a reclusive puzzle writer poses as his missing twin brother to infiltrate the local police department. The series is part of a recent trend of American networks remaking successful European formats, following recent adaptations of British and Italian shows on Fox and CBS.
Director Shawn Levy and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, have signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney's 20th Television. The agreement, which begins in October 2027, will see Levy develop and produce series across Disney's various platforms and brands. This move marks the end of his nearly decade-long partnership with Netflix, where he executive produced 'Stranger Things' and other major series. Levy will continue collaborating with Netflix on the 'Stranger Things' universe, but his primary TV home is now Disney.
Director Shawn Levy and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, have signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney's 20th Television, ending a nearly decade-long partnership with Netflix. The agreement, which begins in October 2027, will see Levy develop and produce series across Disney's platforms. This move follows the conclusion of 'Stranger Things' and coincides with the Duffer Brothers' departure to Paramount. Levy will continue collaborating with Netflix on the 'Stranger Things' franchise but is now focused on Disney projects, including 'Star Wars: Starfighter' and 'Ghost Rider,' both starring Ryan Gosling.
Director Shawn Levy and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, have signed a multi-year overall deal with 20th Television, a division of Disney Television Studios. This move follows the conclusion of his long-standing partnership with Netflix and coincides with the end of the 'Stranger Things' series. Levy will develop and produce series across Disney's various platforms and brands. The decision is influenced by his existing feature film relationships with Disney, including his work on 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and upcoming 'Star Wars' projects. While he is leaving Netflix, he expects to continue collaborating with them on the 'Stranger Things' universe through the Duffer Brothers.
Netflix has ordered a second season of the limited series 'The Beast in Me,' converting it into a drama series. Claire Danes will reprise her lead role as Aggie Wiggs and executive produce. Showrunner Howard Gordon has signed an overall deal with Netflix and will co-showrun Season 2 with Daniel Pearle. The renewal follows the show's strong performance, including a number one global debut and multiple Emmy wins.
Ellen Pompeo will star in Not A Sound, a Hulu drama from David E. Kelley Productions based on Heather Gudenkauf’s novel, with Azazel Jacobs directing. Pompeo plays Amelia Winn, a hearing-impaired former ER nurse who, aided by her service dog, uncovers the murder of a former colleague as the mystery around a life-changing accident unfolds, with the project developed at 20th Television.
Quinta Brunson has signed a five-year overall deal with 20th Television (Disney) for her Fifth Chance Productions, moving from Warner Bros. Television. She’ll develop and executive produce series across Disney Entertainment Television brands via 20th TV, while continuing as an executive producer for Abbott Elementary. The deal represents a rare creator switch amid Warner Bros. Discovery’s ongoing corporate changes, and leverages Brunson’s hit show’s status as a top-rated Emmy-winning comedy.
Actor Rockmond Dunbar's lawsuit against 20th Television for firing him over refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine, citing religious beliefs, is heading to trial. The trial will assess whether the studio discriminated against him and whether reasonable accommodations could have been offered. The decision could impact how studios handle exemptions to vaccine mandates in the future. The court dismissed other claims but allowed the religious discrimination claim to proceed. Similar cases involving religious exemptions and vaccine mandates in the entertainment industry are also being contested in court.