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Starz has snagged U.S. rights to Sony Pictures Television’s S.W.A.T. Exiles, a 10-episode spinoff starring Shemar Moore as Hondo, with a Sept. 25 U.S. premiere and a global sales push that will launch the series day-and-date in major markets worldwide; the project reunites core cast members and is produced by Original Film with Jason Ning as showrunner and Neal H. Moritz as an executive producer.
Freddie Highmore and David Shore are reuniting to co-create and star in I'm Not Here to Hurt You, a Crave–Sony Pictures Television drama produced by Blink49 Studios; Highmore will lead with Shore as co-creator. The series follows an upright family man who spirals into crime after killing someone in a bicycle accident, driven by the noble but futile aim of never hurting anyone again, inspired by Ireland’s 'polite bank robber' story and a related Irish Independent podcast. It expands Sony’s international slate and marks a renewed collaboration between the pair.
Netflix announced The Night Agent will end with Season 4, which is in production in Los Angeles; creator Shawn Ryan says the final season will deliver a definitive conclude to Peter Sutherland’s story, with Gabriel Basso leading and new cast members including Titus Welliver, Trevante Rhodes, Li Jun Li, and Elizabeth Lail, in a Netflix/Sony Pictures Television collaboration.
Netflix has secured U.S. rights to the four-episode TV adaptation of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies from Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the series premiered in the U.K. on BBC and has been sold to territories across Europe, Latin America and Asia, with a Berlin Film Festival premiere on the horizon as it is billed as a contemporary take on the iconic novel.
Apple TV has ordered an untitled thriller series starring and executive produced by Dakota Fanning. The project, from Homeland creator Alex Cary and Sony Pictures Television, moved from a writers’ room to a greenlight. Fanning will play an undercover Treasury agent inside a multibillion-dollar conglomerate who wrestles with her mission and the belief that the heir to corrupt power may be a good man and worthy of love. Cary serves as showrunner and EP, with Julie Gardner (Bad Wolf America), Elle Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward (Lewellen Pictures) also producing, and Kari Skogland set to direct.
Sony Pictures Television is developing a 'S.W.A.T.' spin-off called 'Exiles' centered around Shemar Moore’s character, but has not yet decided if other original cast members will join, emphasizing the ongoing process and potential for additional cast involvement. The series is being launched without a traditional broadcaster, with the company taking a risk to attract international buyers.
Prime Video has released first-look images of "The Narrow Road to The Deep North" adaptation featuring Jacob Elordi, with production in Australia completed. The series, set during World War II, follows Lieutenant-Colonel Dorrigo Evans and his love affair with Amy Mulvaney. New castings have been announced, and the show will also feature Ciarán Hinds, Olivia DeJonge, and others. Produced by Curio Pictures and distributed by Sony Pictures Television, the series has received significant investment from Screen Australia and assistance from the NSW Government.
Mayim Bialik announced on social media that she will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of "Jeopardy!" The 48-year-old actress did not provide details about her departure but expressed gratitude for the opportunity. Bialik and Ken Jennings were named permanent hosts in July 2022, following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek. The show faced controversy when then-executive producer Mike Richards was initially named a host but stepped down due to past inappropriate comments.
Mayim Bialik announced on Instagram that she will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of "Jeopardy!" Sony Pictures Television stated that they made the decision to have one host for the next season, with Ken Jennings being the sole host. Bialik expressed gratitude for the opportunity and her nomination for a primetime Emmy. She and Jennings had previously split hosting duties, but Bialik declined to appear on the show in support of the Hollywood writers' strike.
Mayim Bialik announced on social media that she will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy, according to producers Sony Pictures Television. Bialik and Ken Jennings were nominated for Daytime Emmys for their roles as guest hosts following the passing of Alex Trebek. The show underwent a messy transition last year, with former showrunner Mike Richards initially tapping himself as host before stepping down due to previous discrimination lawsuits and offensive jokes. It remains unclear if Bialik will continue to be involved as a host for any of Jeopardy's offshoots.
Ryan Seacrest and Sherri Shepherd are among the frontrunners to replace Pat Sajak as the host of Wheel of Fortune, which has been on air since 1975 and remains one of the highest-grossing shows on television. While Seacrest's hosting experience makes him a clear contender, others at Sony Pictures Television want to use Sajak's retirement as an opportunity to rebrand and refresh the show. Sajak and his co-host, Vanna White, only have to be on set for four days a month, and Sajak has been making around $15 million a year.
CBS has confirmed that S.W.A.T. will return for a seventh and final season after being canceled on Friday. Talks between CBS and Sony Pictures Television restarted soon after the cancellation, with a 13-episode final season expected to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast year. The show's star, Shemar Moore, has been added as an executive producer. S.W.A.T. has been enjoying a ratings resurgence and has contributed to reinvigorating CBS' Friday drama lineup.
Netflix has renewed the spy thriller series "The Night Agent" for a second season, just a week after its debut. The show, produced by Sony Pictures Television and showrunner Shawn Ryan, reached No. 1 on Netflix's English TV list with over 168 million hours watched. The second season will consist of 10 episodes and is set to arrive in 2024. Ryan has said that each season will tell a self-contained story with a beginning, middle, and end.
Fox has renewed crime dramas Accused and Alert: Missing Persons Unit for second seasons. Both shows come from Sony Pictures Television and will return for the 2023-24 season. Accused is a crime anthology series featuring different stories of crime and punishment, while Alert is a procedural set in the Philadelphia Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit. The renewals come after Fox renewed The Cleaning Lady for a third season.