Exclusive: Michael Cassidy (Fatal Attraction) is set for a recurring role on the second season of NBC’s Found.
The series, which hails from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, follows public relations specialist Gabi Mosely (Shanola Hampton) and her crisis management team dedicated to finding missing persons, especially those often overlooked by the system. Gabi was once one of those forgotten ones, and is still hiding a chilling secret of her own – she has found her kidnapper, Sir, (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and uses his twisted expertise to help solve their cases. In any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about.
Cassidy plays a grief counselor with controversial ties to Gabi’s past, who shows up to help in more ways than one.
Kelli Williams, Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta...
The series, which hails from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, follows public relations specialist Gabi Mosely (Shanola Hampton) and her crisis management team dedicated to finding missing persons, especially those often overlooked by the system. Gabi was once one of those forgotten ones, and is still hiding a chilling secret of her own – she has found her kidnapper, Sir, (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and uses his twisted expertise to help solve their cases. In any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about.
Cassidy plays a grief counselor with controversial ties to Gabi’s past, who shows up to help in more ways than one.
Kelli Williams, Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta...
- 5/15/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: NBC’s Found is adding Dionne Gipson (Dream Girls) to its Season 2 cast. She will recur as a character who is close to Gabi (Shanola Hampton).
The series, which hails from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, follows public relations specialist Gabi Mosely and her crisis management team dedicated to finding missing persons, especially those often overlooked by the system. Gabi was once one of those forgotten ones, and is still hiding a chilling secret of her own – she has found her kidnapper, Sir, (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and uses his twisted expertise to help solve their cases. In any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about.
Kelli Williams, Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta and Karan Oberoi also star.
Carroll executive produces alongside Sonay Hoffman, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter,...
The series, which hails from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, follows public relations specialist Gabi Mosely and her crisis management team dedicated to finding missing persons, especially those often overlooked by the system. Gabi was once one of those forgotten ones, and is still hiding a chilling secret of her own – she has found her kidnapper, Sir, (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and uses his twisted expertise to help solve their cases. In any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about.
Kelli Williams, Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta and Karan Oberoi also star.
Carroll executive produces alongside Sonay Hoffman, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC has renewed both of its freshman dramas, “Found” and “The Irrational,” for second seasons.
“Found,” which premiered on Oct. 3, follows Gabi Mosely (Shanola Hampton), a public relations specialist and former kidnapping victim whose crisis management team searches for people who have gone missing. But unbeknownst to anyone, this everyday hero is hiding a chilling secret of her own. The cast also includes Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kelli Williams, Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta and Karan Oberoi. Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Sonay Hoffman, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman and Lindsay Dunn executive produce “Found,” which hails from Berlanti Productions and Rock My Soul Productions produces in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television.
Based on Dan Ariely’s book of the same name, “The Irrational” follows world-renowned behavioral science professor Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) as he lends his unique expertise on an array of high-stakes cases involving governments,...
“Found,” which premiered on Oct. 3, follows Gabi Mosely (Shanola Hampton), a public relations specialist and former kidnapping victim whose crisis management team searches for people who have gone missing. But unbeknownst to anyone, this everyday hero is hiding a chilling secret of her own. The cast also includes Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kelli Williams, Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta and Karan Oberoi. Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Sonay Hoffman, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman and Lindsay Dunn executive produce “Found,” which hails from Berlanti Productions and Rock My Soul Productions produces in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television.
Based on Dan Ariely’s book of the same name, “The Irrational” follows world-renowned behavioral science professor Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) as he lends his unique expertise on an array of high-stakes cases involving governments,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
NBC is sticking with Found and The Irrational.
The network has renewed both first-year dramas — one of just a handful of original scripted series to air on a broadcast network this fall — for second seasons. Both shows were developed off-cycle at NBC and thus had a full complement of episodes in the can before strikes by writers and actors led to dozens of productions shutting down in the summer and early fall.
The two series have also performed solidly for NBC: The Irrational, starring Jesse L. Martin, is averaging 6.34 million viewers per episode after seven days of linear viewing, while the Shanola Hampton-led Found clocks in at 5.18 million viewers (not including streaming for either show). They are also the top two broadcast series of the season so far among Black viewers, with Found ranking first.
“These shows are a testament to the incredibly passionate work of our showrunners Nkechi Okoro Carroll...
The network has renewed both first-year dramas — one of just a handful of original scripted series to air on a broadcast network this fall — for second seasons. Both shows were developed off-cycle at NBC and thus had a full complement of episodes in the can before strikes by writers and actors led to dozens of productions shutting down in the summer and early fall.
The two series have also performed solidly for NBC: The Irrational, starring Jesse L. Martin, is averaging 6.34 million viewers per episode after seven days of linear viewing, while the Shanola Hampton-led Found clocks in at 5.18 million viewers (not including streaming for either show). They are also the top two broadcast series of the season so far among Black viewers, with Found ranking first.
“These shows are a testament to the incredibly passionate work of our showrunners Nkechi Okoro Carroll...
- 11/30/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBC is making some early renewals.
The network has renewed both of its first-year drama series, Found and The Irrational for second seasons.
The fact that both shows had episodes filmed prior to the start of the broadcast season was a boon for NBC, allowing it to air new scripted series as many of its rivals pivoted to reality series and licensed programming as a result of the dual strikes.
The Irrational has aired seven episodes of its first season and has four more to go starting on Monday January 29 at 10pm. It is currently back in production on those episodes.
Found has currently aired nine episodes with two more to air before the end of the year. It will return on January 9 for its final two episodes of the season and has already finished production on those.
Both series have performed well for NBC as well as Peacock; Found...
The network has renewed both of its first-year drama series, Found and The Irrational for second seasons.
The fact that both shows had episodes filmed prior to the start of the broadcast season was a boon for NBC, allowing it to air new scripted series as many of its rivals pivoted to reality series and licensed programming as a result of the dual strikes.
The Irrational has aired seven episodes of its first season and has four more to go starting on Monday January 29 at 10pm. It is currently back in production on those episodes.
Found has currently aired nine episodes with two more to air before the end of the year. It will return on January 9 for its final two episodes of the season and has already finished production on those.
Both series have performed well for NBC as well as Peacock; Found...
- 11/30/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Found is continuing to deliver a strong audience for NBC.
The series, which has already been touted as NBC’s best launch on Peacock to date following its October 3 debut, is now averaging 7.4M viewers per episode after seven days of cross-platform viewing.
The pilot episode has now been seen by more than 20M viewers, according to NBCUniversal. That’s up quite significantly from the live+same-day audience of 3.8M for the first episode.
In the seven-day viewing window, new episodes are still growing their audience by about 60%. NBCU is also touting it as the No. 1 broadcast drama in the 18-49 demographic.
Deadline also has an exclusive look at the upcoming episode, which airs on Tuesday.
The scene features Azaria Carter as young Gabi Moseley, nearly six months before she escapes from her kidnapper, known as Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar). Sir has brought her a new book to read, but...
The series, which has already been touted as NBC’s best launch on Peacock to date following its October 3 debut, is now averaging 7.4M viewers per episode after seven days of cross-platform viewing.
The pilot episode has now been seen by more than 20M viewers, according to NBCUniversal. That’s up quite significantly from the live+same-day audience of 3.8M for the first episode.
In the seven-day viewing window, new episodes are still growing their audience by about 60%. NBCU is also touting it as the No. 1 broadcast drama in the 18-49 demographic.
Deadline also has an exclusive look at the upcoming episode, which airs on Tuesday.
The scene features Azaria Carter as young Gabi Moseley, nearly six months before she escapes from her kidnapper, known as Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar). Sir has brought her a new book to read, but...
- 11/6/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Found, the NBC series from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, is heading to the Boston Film Festival.
The series, which stars Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, will launch at the festival on September 23, ahead of its premiere on October 3.
It comes a day after NBC revealed the first trailer for the drama, which was originally scheduled to launch last midseason but was pushed to the fall schedule.
The series follows public relations specialist Gabi Mosely (Hampton) and her crisis management team dedicated to finding missing persons, especially those often overlooked by the system. Gabi was once one of those forgotten ones, and is still hiding a chilling secret of her own – she has found her kidnapper, Sir, (Gosselaar), and uses his twisted expertise to help solve their cases. The cast also includes Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta, Karan Oberoi and Kelli Williams.
Carroll executive produces alongside Sonay Hoffman,...
The series, which stars Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, will launch at the festival on September 23, ahead of its premiere on October 3.
It comes a day after NBC revealed the first trailer for the drama, which was originally scheduled to launch last midseason but was pushed to the fall schedule.
The series follows public relations specialist Gabi Mosely (Hampton) and her crisis management team dedicated to finding missing persons, especially those often overlooked by the system. Gabi was once one of those forgotten ones, and is still hiding a chilling secret of her own – she has found her kidnapper, Sir, (Gosselaar), and uses his twisted expertise to help solve their cases. The cast also includes Brett Dalton, Gabrielle Walsh, Arlen Escarpeta, Karan Oberoi and Kelli Williams.
Carroll executive produces alongside Sonay Hoffman,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark-Paul Gosselaar Is a Kidnapped Kidnapper in NBC’s Found Starring Shanola Hampton — Watch Trailer
“Mark-Paul Gosselaar” and “creepy” are words we typically wouldn’t use in the same sentence, but that’s the only way to describe his character in the upcoming NBC drama Found.
In the full trailer released on Tuesday — which you can check out above — Gosselaar’s character, Sir, is being held captive in a basement by Gabi Mosely (Shameless alum Shanola Hampton), whom he abducted when she was a child. However, Sir doesn’t seem all that bothered by his off-the-books imprisonment.
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In the full trailer released on Tuesday — which you can check out above — Gosselaar’s character, Sir, is being held captive in a basement by Gabi Mosely (Shameless alum Shanola Hampton), whom he abducted when she was a child. However, Sir doesn’t seem all that bothered by his off-the-books imprisonment.
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- 9/12/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
The major broadcast networks are trying very hard this year to do what they do best – create franchise drama series built around the adventures of larger-than-life characters.
Kathy Bates, Kaitlin Olson, Carrie Preston and Shanola Hampton are among the female actors hoping to click as distinctive protagonists with new series in the 2023-24 season. Bates will bring to life a next-generation “Matlock,” while Preston limns a new chapter for Elsbeth Tascioni, the attorney character she has played on and off on CBS’ “The Good Wife” and Paramount+’s “The Good Fight” since 2010.
This is good news for the hundreds of international television buyers heading to Los Angeles for next week’s LA Screenings market. Another welcome development is that the largest media congloms are now on a big push to reopen their doors to third-party buyers, after a few years of holding back the biggest shows for in-house streaming services.
Kathy Bates, Kaitlin Olson, Carrie Preston and Shanola Hampton are among the female actors hoping to click as distinctive protagonists with new series in the 2023-24 season. Bates will bring to life a next-generation “Matlock,” while Preston limns a new chapter for Elsbeth Tascioni, the attorney character she has played on and off on CBS’ “The Good Wife” and Paramount+’s “The Good Fight” since 2010.
This is good news for the hundreds of international television buyers heading to Los Angeles for next week’s LA Screenings market. Another welcome development is that the largest media congloms are now on a big push to reopen their doors to third-party buyers, after a few years of holding back the biggest shows for in-house streaming services.
- 5/17/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Updated: The network upfronts are once again front-and-center for the television industry as major players gather in New York May 15-17 for the springtime ritual of presenting programming plans for the upcoming TV season.
Upfronts are always a hectic time, but this year it’s even more so because of the writers strike that began May 2. Writers and many actors are sitting out the upfront presentations in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. The promise of WGA pickets surrounding all major events spurred Netflix to make a hasty decision to switch to a virtual presentation rather than an in-person event at the company’s Paris Theater.
As content chiefs outline their plans for the 2022-2023 television season, here is a running list of new drama and comedy series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players in the upfront.
Upfronts are always a hectic time, but this year it’s even more so because of the writers strike that began May 2. Writers and many actors are sitting out the upfront presentations in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. The promise of WGA pickets surrounding all major events spurred Netflix to make a hasty decision to switch to a virtual presentation rather than an in-person event at the company’s Paris Theater.
As content chiefs outline their plans for the 2022-2023 television season, here is a running list of new drama and comedy series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players in the upfront.
- 5/15/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has finally released its schedule for the 2023 to 2024 TV season, and this time around new series from Jon Cryer and Tom Hanks are leading the charge alongside network staples. NBC’s fall schedule will include three new scripted series as well as a new night of Big Ten Football.
“Lopez vs. Lopez” and “Law and Order: Organized Crime” will also officially be returning, though they’re not set to premiere until midseason. According to Jeff Bader, President of Entertainment Program Planning Strategy for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, “Organized Crime” is currently undergoing a showrunner change and does not currently have a showrunner. “It actually is best for the show to have some time to regroup, and it’ll come on as part of the Thursday lineup later in the season,” Bader told TheWrap.
As for “American Auto,” “Grand Crew” and “Young Rock,” NBC has yet to make a decision...
“Lopez vs. Lopez” and “Law and Order: Organized Crime” will also officially be returning, though they’re not set to premiere until midseason. According to Jeff Bader, President of Entertainment Program Planning Strategy for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, “Organized Crime” is currently undergoing a showrunner change and does not currently have a showrunner. “It actually is best for the show to have some time to regroup, and it’ll come on as part of the Thursday lineup later in the season,” Bader told TheWrap.
As for “American Auto,” “Grand Crew” and “Young Rock,” NBC has yet to make a decision...
- 5/12/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Accused Episode 7 is all about a comedian, but her story is no laughing matter. “Brenda’s Story,” directed by Julie Herbert and written by Sonay Hoffman, follows “an acerbic female stand-up comic.” When Brenda gets assaulted by one of her peers, she turns to her platform to “try the case in the court of public opinion,” per the synopsis. Check out the star-studded cast of Accused Episode 7 below as you watch Brenda’s story unfold on Fox tonight.
Baron Vaughn as Chad and Whitney Cummings as Brenda in ‘Accused’ Episode 7 | Steve Wilkie/Fox Whitney Cummings as Brenda
Taking on the lead role of Brenda is stand-up comedian Whitney Cummings. As Cummings told People, her character reaches a point of desperation as she finds that few people support her when she accuses another comedian of sexual assault.
“[Brenda] … is trying so hard to make it that she gets in a dangerous situation and is assaulted,...
Baron Vaughn as Chad and Whitney Cummings as Brenda in ‘Accused’ Episode 7 | Steve Wilkie/Fox Whitney Cummings as Brenda
Taking on the lead role of Brenda is stand-up comedian Whitney Cummings. As Cummings told People, her character reaches a point of desperation as she finds that few people support her when she accuses another comedian of sexual assault.
“[Brenda] … is trying so hard to make it that she gets in a dangerous situation and is assaulted,...
- 3/8/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Whitney Cummings leads the cast of Fox’s Accused season one episode 7. Directed by Julie Herbert from a script by Sonay Hoffman, “Brenda’s Story” will air on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt.
Sean Kleier plays Zeke Thompson, Mary Lynn Rajskub is Tess Richards, Baron Vaughn is Chad Jackson, Rhea Perlman is Joyce Golden, Alisen Down is Ellen Barry, and Jeff Clarke plays Ada Edward Lavigne. The cast also includes Rachael Crawford as Marilyn Kast, Rene Escobar Jr as Aaron Amipour, and Darlene Cooke as Judge Smith.
“Brenda’s Story” Plot: When an acerbic female stand-up comic is assaulted by a fellow comic, she uses her platform to try the case in the court of public opinion.
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Sean Kleier plays Zeke Thompson, Mary Lynn Rajskub is Tess Richards, Baron Vaughn is Chad Jackson, Rhea Perlman is Joyce Golden, Alisen Down is Ellen Barry, and Jeff Clarke plays Ada Edward Lavigne. The cast also includes Rachael Crawford as Marilyn Kast, Rene Escobar Jr as Aaron Amipour, and Darlene Cooke as Judge Smith.
“Brenda’s Story” Plot: When an acerbic female stand-up comic is assaulted by a fellow comic, she uses her platform to try the case in the court of public opinion.
Season 1 Episode 1 “Scott’s Story” Preview Season 1 Episode 2 “Ava’s Story” Preview Season 1 Episode 3 “Danny’s Story” Preview Season 1 Episode 4 “Kendall’s Story” Preview Season 1 Episode 5 “Robyn’s Story” Preview Season 1 Episode...
- 3/1/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
NBC’s “Found,” originally set to debut on Feb. 19, will now debut in fall 2023, the network announced on Thursday. NBC is also ordering additional scripts.
“After watching the first few episodes of ‘Found,’ it quickly became clear that our love for this show has continued to grow and grow with each step of the process,” says Susan Rovner, chairman, entertainment content, NBCUniversal television and streaming. “Our goal is always to find the absolute best home for all our series, and it’s particularly the case with one as important as this. By moving it to fall, we’re able to better leverage our resources, including lead-in and marketing muscle, enabling us to launch ‘Found’ to the largest possible audience across all our platforms.”
“Found,” led by Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, will follow PR specialist Gabi Mosely and her team as they look out for forgotten missing people. “But unbeknownst to anyone,...
“After watching the first few episodes of ‘Found,’ it quickly became clear that our love for this show has continued to grow and grow with each step of the process,” says Susan Rovner, chairman, entertainment content, NBCUniversal television and streaming. “Our goal is always to find the absolute best home for all our series, and it’s particularly the case with one as important as this. By moving it to fall, we’re able to better leverage our resources, including lead-in and marketing muscle, enabling us to launch ‘Found’ to the largest possible audience across all our platforms.”
“Found,” led by Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, will follow PR specialist Gabi Mosely and her team as they look out for forgotten missing people. “But unbeknownst to anyone,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has delayed the premiere of criminal drama “Found” from a midseason launch on Feb. 19 to a fall 2023 premiere.
“Found,” which stars Shanola Hampton as public relations specialist Gabi Mosely, shines a light on the 600,000 people reported missing in the U.S. — more than half of which are people of color. As Gabi was once a forgotten missing person, her crisis management team works to ensure that no person becomes a faceless case. As Gabi relentlessly works to safeguard others’ wellbeing, a chilling secret of her own comes back to haunt her.
In addition to the shift, NBC has ordered additional scripts to showcase its commitment to the series.
“After watching the first few episodes of ‘Found,’ it quickly became clear that our love for this show has continued to grow and grow with each step of the process,” said Susan Rovner, chairman of Entertainment Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
“Found,” which stars Shanola Hampton as public relations specialist Gabi Mosely, shines a light on the 600,000 people reported missing in the U.S. — more than half of which are people of color. As Gabi was once a forgotten missing person, her crisis management team works to ensure that no person becomes a faceless case. As Gabi relentlessly works to safeguard others’ wellbeing, a chilling secret of her own comes back to haunt her.
In addition to the shift, NBC has ordered additional scripts to showcase its commitment to the series.
“After watching the first few episodes of ‘Found,’ it quickly became clear that our love for this show has continued to grow and grow with each step of the process,” said Susan Rovner, chairman of Entertainment Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
- 1/12/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
NBC is moving its first-year drama Found off its midseason schedule and will give it a fall 2023 berth instead.
Found, a missing-persons drama starring Shanola Hampton (Shameless), had been slated to premiere Feb. 19 as part of the network’s Sunday lineup. Instead, NBC is moving the drama back to fall in hopes of giving it a larger marketing push and better chance to succeed (Sunday nights after the NFL season have been a rough spot for NBC in recent years). The network has also ordered additional scripts for Found on top of the 13 episodes to which it’s already committed.
“After watching the first few episodes of Found, it quickly became clear that our love for this show has continued to grow and grow with each step of the process,” said Susan Rovner, chairman entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Our goal is always to find the absolute best home for all our series,...
Found, a missing-persons drama starring Shanola Hampton (Shameless), had been slated to premiere Feb. 19 as part of the network’s Sunday lineup. Instead, NBC is moving the drama back to fall in hopes of giving it a larger marketing push and better chance to succeed (Sunday nights after the NFL season have been a rough spot for NBC in recent years). The network has also ordered additional scripts for Found on top of the 13 episodes to which it’s already committed.
“After watching the first few episodes of Found, it quickly became clear that our love for this show has continued to grow and grow with each step of the process,” said Susan Rovner, chairman entertainment content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Our goal is always to find the absolute best home for all our series,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBC‘s new procedural Found will no longer premiere on Sunday, Feb. 19 as previously announced. Instead, the network is moving the missing-person drama to a fall 2023 launch.
To show its commitment to the series, from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, NBC also has ordered additional scripts. Additionally, the studio has to pick up the options on the cast, led by Shanola Hampton.
“After watching the first few episodes of Found, it quickly became clear that our love for this show has continued to grow and grow with each step of the process,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Our goal is always to find the absolute best home for all our series, and it’s particularly the case with one as important as this. By moving it to fall, we’re able to better leverage our resources, including lead-in and marketing muscle,...
To show its commitment to the series, from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, NBC also has ordered additional scripts. Additionally, the studio has to pick up the options on the cast, led by Shanola Hampton.
“After watching the first few episodes of Found, it quickly became clear that our love for this show has continued to grow and grow with each step of the process,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Our goal is always to find the absolute best home for all our series, and it’s particularly the case with one as important as this. By moving it to fall, we’re able to better leverage our resources, including lead-in and marketing muscle,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Katie Campione and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Gabrielle Elise Walsh, Brett Dalton, Kelli Williams, Shanola Hampton, Karan Oberoi, and Arlen Escarpeta in ‘Found’ (Photo by: Matt Miller/NBC)
NBC’s set to introduce the new drama Found on Sunday, February 19, 2023, after the season six premiere of Magnum P.I.. The series, which comes from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll and executive producer Greg Berlanti, is targeting true-crime show fans.
“Getting to put Found on the air and share it with everyone is such an incredible dream come true,” said creator, writer, and executive producer Carroll. “The situation with missing people in this country is truly an epidemic in and of itself. I was inspired to create Found to not only entertain, but to help be part of the solution. I am so thankful to my producing partner Lindsay Dunn and my partners at Wbtv, NBC, Universal and Berlanti Productions for all of their help and support. And...
NBC’s set to introduce the new drama Found on Sunday, February 19, 2023, after the season six premiere of Magnum P.I.. The series, which comes from All American‘s Nkechi Okoro Carroll and executive producer Greg Berlanti, is targeting true-crime show fans.
“Getting to put Found on the air and share it with everyone is such an incredible dream come true,” said creator, writer, and executive producer Carroll. “The situation with missing people in this country is truly an epidemic in and of itself. I was inspired to create Found to not only entertain, but to help be part of the solution. I am so thankful to my producing partner Lindsay Dunn and my partners at Wbtv, NBC, Universal and Berlanti Productions for all of their help and support. And...
- 12/28/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Exclusive: Sonay Hoffman has joined NBC’s newly picked up drama series Found as executive producer and co-showrunner. She will work alongside series creator/executive producer/showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll on the series, from Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television.
Given her workload of three on-air series, Carroll was expected to bring in a co-showrunner on Found the way she recently did on All American: Homecoming with Marqui Jackson. In addition to Found and All American: Homecoming, on which she is creator/exec producer and co-showrunner, this coming season Carroll also has All American, on which she is an exec producer/showrunner.
In any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about. Public relations specialist Gabi Mosely (series star and producer Shanola Hampton) — who was once herself one...
Given her workload of three on-air series, Carroll was expected to bring in a co-showrunner on Found the way she recently did on All American: Homecoming with Marqui Jackson. In addition to Found and All American: Homecoming, on which she is creator/exec producer and co-showrunner, this coming season Carroll also has All American, on which she is an exec producer/showrunner.
In any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S. More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about. Public relations specialist Gabi Mosely (series star and producer Shanola Hampton) — who was once herself one...
- 8/10/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety and Sony Pictures Television will host a monthlong immersive experience, the Variety/Sony Pictures Television Virtual FYC House, aimed to capture the attention of TV awards voters. The interactive, 3D experience kicks off with a special preview night for a select audience and then will open to a wider audience on May 27 through June 28. The virtual event features original content, keynote conversations and panels with top contending talent from the studio. Registration entitles users to a monthlong VIP pass to visit the house throughout the month.
Programming begins with the “Actors Showcase” panel featuring David Lim (Victor Tan in “S.W.A.T.”); Deborah Ayorinde (Lucky Emory in “Them”); Hill Harper (Dr. Marcus Andrews in “The Good Doctor”); Krys Marshall (Danielle Poole in “For All Mankind”); Lamorne Morris (Keef in “Woke”); and Laz Alonso (Mother’s Milk in “The Boys”).
Next up is the “Women in TV” panel with Alison Pill (Betty...
Programming begins with the “Actors Showcase” panel featuring David Lim (Victor Tan in “S.W.A.T.”); Deborah Ayorinde (Lucky Emory in “Them”); Hill Harper (Dr. Marcus Andrews in “The Good Doctor”); Krys Marshall (Danielle Poole in “For All Mankind”); Lamorne Morris (Keef in “Woke”); and Laz Alonso (Mother’s Milk in “The Boys”).
Next up is the “Women in TV” panel with Alison Pill (Betty...
- 5/20/2021
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: George Tillman, Jr. and Robert Teitel’s State Street Pictures has signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television.
Under the pact, Tillman, Jr. and Robert Teitel will develop new projects for the studio, working with State Street’s Jay Marcus who has been promoted to Head of Film & Television and will spearhead day-to-day efforts related to the deal.
The first-look agreement expands director-producer Tillman Jr.’s relationship with Sony Pictures TV, the studio behind ABC’s series For Life. Tillman directed and executive produced the pilot for the praised legal and family drama about an imprisoned man who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
“I had such a wonderful creative experience with Sony on the pilot of For Life and am thrilled to continue that relationship with this new deal,” said Tillman Jr.
Under the pact, Tillman, Jr. and Robert Teitel will develop new projects for the studio, working with State Street’s Jay Marcus who has been promoted to Head of Film & Television and will spearhead day-to-day efforts related to the deal.
The first-look agreement expands director-producer Tillman Jr.’s relationship with Sony Pictures TV, the studio behind ABC’s series For Life. Tillman directed and executive produced the pilot for the praised legal and family drama about an imprisoned man who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
“I had such a wonderful creative experience with Sony on the pilot of For Life and am thrilled to continue that relationship with this new deal,” said Tillman Jr.
- 2/18/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, NBC announced the date of the “Superstore” series finale, and National Geographic set the release date for “Genius: Aretha.”
Dates
NBC’s “Superstore” will end on March 25 with a one-hour series finale at 8 p.m. The workplace comedy, executive produced by Justin Spitzer, Gabe Miller and Jonathan Green, follows the employees of “Cloud 9,” a fictional big-box store in St. Louis, Mo. as they deal with topical issues like immigration, health care, unionization and the struggles of working in retail. The series stars Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Bloom, Kaliko Kauahi and Mark McKinney.
“Genius: Aretha” will debut on National Geographic on March 21 at 9 p.m. The third installment of the “Genius” anthology, which centers on Aretha Franklin (Cynthia Erivo), will run across four consecutive nights. The only authorized scripted series about Franklin, “Genius” tracks the Queen of Soul’s musical brilliance,...
Dates
NBC’s “Superstore” will end on March 25 with a one-hour series finale at 8 p.m. The workplace comedy, executive produced by Justin Spitzer, Gabe Miller and Jonathan Green, follows the employees of “Cloud 9,” a fictional big-box store in St. Louis, Mo. as they deal with topical issues like immigration, health care, unionization and the struggles of working in retail. The series stars Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Bloom, Kaliko Kauahi and Mark McKinney.
“Genius: Aretha” will debut on National Geographic on March 21 at 9 p.m. The third installment of the “Genius” anthology, which centers on Aretha Franklin (Cynthia Erivo), will run across four consecutive nights. The only authorized scripted series about Franklin, “Genius” tracks the Queen of Soul’s musical brilliance,...
- 2/10/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Lifetime has set April premiere dates and announced the full cast for two movies in the Seven Deadly Sins anthology. The movies are based on the first two books in Victoria Christopher Murray’s series, Lust and Envy, executive produced by Bishop T.D. Jakes. The projects initially were announced in 2019.
Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres on Saturday, April 17 at 8 pm Et/Pt and stars Keri Hilson (Love By The 10th Date), Tobias Truvillion (One Life to Live), and Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs (The New Edition Story) with special appearances by Ms. Juicy and Letoya Luckett. Envy: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres on Saturday, April 24 at 8 pm Et/Pt and stars Serayah (Empire), Rose Rollins (The L Word), and Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta) with special appearances by Da Brat and DC Young Fly. Clifton Powell appears in both films.
Jakes and Derrick Williams serve as executive producers on the films,...
Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres on Saturday, April 17 at 8 pm Et/Pt and stars Keri Hilson (Love By The 10th Date), Tobias Truvillion (One Life to Live), and Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs (The New Edition Story) with special appearances by Ms. Juicy and Letoya Luckett. Envy: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres on Saturday, April 24 at 8 pm Et/Pt and stars Serayah (Empire), Rose Rollins (The L Word), and Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta) with special appearances by Da Brat and DC Young Fly. Clifton Powell appears in both films.
Jakes and Derrick Williams serve as executive producers on the films,...
- 2/9/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television’s boutique production outfit Gemstone Studios along with creative agency Ideas United has selected Jenny Schuster’s dramedy Dirty Thirties as the winner of its inaugural Rising Storytellers Search, which seeks emerging voices and female-centric stories.
With this win, Schuster gets a pretty sweet prize package which includes a development deal with Sony Pictures Television’s Gemstone Studios as well as camera equipment, access to Sony Dmpc technical-virtual training and a subscription to Celtx Video Production Studio Software. On top of all that, Gemstone Studios plans to take Dirty Thirties out to buyers in February.
Dirty Thirties is a single-camera half-hour dramedy that follows Dani, a thirtysomething millennial who’s going through a bit of a reckless phase after being dumped by her long-term boyfriend. Not even close to where she thought she’d be upon entering her fourth decade, she resorts to pinot noir and ill-advised Tindering.
With this win, Schuster gets a pretty sweet prize package which includes a development deal with Sony Pictures Television’s Gemstone Studios as well as camera equipment, access to Sony Dmpc technical-virtual training and a subscription to Celtx Video Production Studio Software. On top of all that, Gemstone Studios plans to take Dirty Thirties out to buyers in February.
Dirty Thirties is a single-camera half-hour dramedy that follows Dani, a thirtysomething millennial who’s going through a bit of a reckless phase after being dumped by her long-term boyfriend. Not even close to where she thought she’d be upon entering her fourth decade, she resorts to pinot noir and ill-advised Tindering.
- 1/27/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Gemstone Studios’ inaugural Rising Storytellers Search has identified the four finalists who will compete for a chance to sign a deal with Sony Pictures Television and win additional prizes.
“Never did we imagine we’d get the response or the depth or the quality of our 1700+ submissions in this first-ever Rising Storytellers Search. Vital to Gemstone’s reason for being, our Search allowed us access outside traditional representation to mine for, support and celebrate under-represented voices and provocative stories from an array of creators across the country. We can’t wait to work hand in hand with our final four to elevate their passion projects for our panel of judges in November. Exciting things to come,” said Marie Jacobson, EVP of Gemstone Studios.
The four finalists – Krystina Christiansen, Priscilla Davies, Vivian Kerr and Jen Schuster – will receive tools from Sony Alpha and team with mentors from both Spt and...
“Never did we imagine we’d get the response or the depth or the quality of our 1700+ submissions in this first-ever Rising Storytellers Search. Vital to Gemstone’s reason for being, our Search allowed us access outside traditional representation to mine for, support and celebrate under-represented voices and provocative stories from an array of creators across the country. We can’t wait to work hand in hand with our final four to elevate their passion projects for our panel of judges in November. Exciting things to come,” said Marie Jacobson, EVP of Gemstone Studios.
The four finalists – Krystina Christiansen, Priscilla Davies, Vivian Kerr and Jen Schuster – will receive tools from Sony Alpha and team with mentors from both Spt and...
- 10/20/2020
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: NBC has put in development Always Wright, a drama from For Life executive producer Sonay Hoffman and Sony Pictures TV, where Hoffman is under an overall deal.
Written by Hoffman, Always Wright is set in Los Angeles. In it, a young, wealthy and jet-setting African-American couple solve mysteries, run their own successful empires, and, oh yeah, are completely head-over-heels in love with each other.
The mystery show is in the tradition of Hart To Hart, which was Hoffman’s favorite show growing up.
Always Wright would mark the first broadcast action adventure series with two black leads since J.J. Abrams-Josh Reims’ short-lived Undercovers, also on NBC. That series, headlined by Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Boris Kodjoe, also drew parallels to Hart to Hart.
Hoffman executive produces Always Wright with Rob Golenberg via his production company. Sony Pictures TV is the studio.
Hoffman serves as an executive producer on the...
Written by Hoffman, Always Wright is set in Los Angeles. In it, a young, wealthy and jet-setting African-American couple solve mysteries, run their own successful empires, and, oh yeah, are completely head-over-heels in love with each other.
The mystery show is in the tradition of Hart To Hart, which was Hoffman’s favorite show growing up.
Always Wright would mark the first broadcast action adventure series with two black leads since J.J. Abrams-Josh Reims’ short-lived Undercovers, also on NBC. That series, headlined by Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Boris Kodjoe, also drew parallels to Hart to Hart.
Hoffman executive produces Always Wright with Rob Golenberg via his production company. Sony Pictures TV is the studio.
Hoffman serves as an executive producer on the...
- 10/15/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: For Life writer/producer Sonay Hoffman is expanding her relationship with Sony Pictures TV, signing a multi-year overall deal with the studio behind the praised and timely legal drama. Under the pact, Hoffman will develop dramas across all platforms. Additionally, Hoffman will continue her work on For Life, with a promotion to executive producer for the second season.
Hoffman joins For Life creator Hank Steinberg at Spt, who recently signed a five-year overall deal with the studio.
For Life, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, stars Nicholas Pinnock. The series, which is set for return in midseason, is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney. Drp’s Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan as well as Russell Fine also executive produce.
Hoffman was Shonda Rhimes’ assistant for three years...
Hoffman joins For Life creator Hank Steinberg at Spt, who recently signed a five-year overall deal with the studio.
For Life, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, stars Nicholas Pinnock. The series, which is set for return in midseason, is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney. Drp’s Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan as well as Russell Fine also executive produce.
Hoffman was Shonda Rhimes’ assistant for three years...
- 8/18/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The inclusive Bentonville Film Festival (Bff) was the perfect stage to launch Gemstone Studios’ inaugural Rising Storytellers Search, a competition seeking underrepresented female-led narratives. The competition was unveiled today during the fest which continues through August 16.
Gemstone, a boutique production unit of Sony Pictures Television, is teaming with Ideas United and Geena Davis’ Bff for Rising Storytellers. The competition invites aspiring storytellers to submit pitch videos of up to six minutes in length to compete for the chance to win a development deal with Gemstone Studios. The winner will also receive other prizes from Sony Electronics’ Imaging Division and other goodies.
“As Sony Pictures Television’s indie production label, Gemstone Studios places an enormous value on undeniable storytelling representative of the diverse slate of creators that exist today,” said Marie Jacobson, EVP of Gemstone Studios. “Our Rising Storytellers Search is mining for the very voices audiences crave right now.
Gemstone, a boutique production unit of Sony Pictures Television, is teaming with Ideas United and Geena Davis’ Bff for Rising Storytellers. The competition invites aspiring storytellers to submit pitch videos of up to six minutes in length to compete for the chance to win a development deal with Gemstone Studios. The winner will also receive other prizes from Sony Electronics’ Imaging Division and other goodies.
“As Sony Pictures Television’s indie production label, Gemstone Studios places an enormous value on undeniable storytelling representative of the diverse slate of creators that exist today,” said Marie Jacobson, EVP of Gemstone Studios. “Our Rising Storytellers Search is mining for the very voices audiences crave right now.
- 8/12/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After unveiling its lineup for the sixth edition of the Bentonville Film Festival (Bff), the Bentonville Film Foundation has set panels, events and jury for the hybrid virtual/in-person event. The fest will take place August 10-16.
The panels for this year’s fest include “If She Can See It, She Can Be It” with Geena Davis, Oge Egbuonuvisible Portraits) and Katori Hall (P-Valley creator). The panel spotlights the best practices for executives and creators who have successfully created or worked with female-driven content.
Isabella Gomez (One Day At A Time), Sonay Hoffman (For Life), Marie Jacobson (Spt’s Gemstone Studios), Mary Molina (Party of Five) and Esta Spalding (On Becoming a God in Central Florida) will be panelists for “What’s Your Story? And Why We Need It Now More Than Ever”, which will feature a conversation of the importance of fresh, distinctive voices on TV.
The panels for this year’s fest include “If She Can See It, She Can Be It” with Geena Davis, Oge Egbuonuvisible Portraits) and Katori Hall (P-Valley creator). The panel spotlights the best practices for executives and creators who have successfully created or worked with female-driven content.
Isabella Gomez (One Day At A Time), Sonay Hoffman (For Life), Marie Jacobson (Spt’s Gemstone Studios), Mary Molina (Party of Five) and Esta Spalding (On Becoming a God in Central Florida) will be panelists for “What’s Your Story? And Why We Need It Now More Than Ever”, which will feature a conversation of the importance of fresh, distinctive voices on TV.
- 8/5/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran TV packaging agent-turned-manager/producer Rob Golenberg has joined his brother Jeff Golenberg and his partners Sam Maydew and Jason Shapiro at Silver Lining Entertainment. Golenberg will be a partner at the management/production company, with a focus on building out a lit department and ramping up the company’s content production division.
Rob Golenberg brings with him over a dozen TV lit management clients, including Charlie Craig (Pretty Little Liars: Perfectionists), Alison Tatlock, Scott Williams (NCIS), Sonay Hoffman, John Beck & Ron Hart, and Jon Emerson & Annie Levine (Central Park).
Rob Golenberg, previously a packaging agent at William Morris, Gersh and Paradigm, left the agency business in 2011 after 20 years and, after a brief stint at Evolution, launched a production company, Scripted World, with Alon Aranya. They sold over two dozen network and cable projects, three of which...
Rob Golenberg brings with him over a dozen TV lit management clients, including Charlie Craig (Pretty Little Liars: Perfectionists), Alison Tatlock, Scott Williams (NCIS), Sonay Hoffman, John Beck & Ron Hart, and Jon Emerson & Annie Levine (Central Park).
Rob Golenberg, previously a packaging agent at William Morris, Gersh and Paradigm, left the agency business in 2011 after 20 years and, after a brief stint at Evolution, launched a production company, Scripted World, with Alon Aranya. They sold over two dozen network and cable projects, three of which...
- 12/4/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Kaplan Stahler’s Cindy Mintz has been named head of TV Literary at the boutique agency. In her new role, Mintz will oversee a department of five agents.
Mintz joined Kaplan Stahler in 2013 after a brief stint at Abrams Artists Agency, where she was instrumental in launching their TV literary department. Prior to Abrams, she spent 15 years as a TV packaging agent at ICM Partners.
“We have been fortunate to have benefited from Cindy’s invaluable industry and client relationships, and exceptional leadership skills,” said Todd Mooney, COO. “It’s a pleasure to recognize her commitment to client representation and to the future of Kaplan Stahler with this well-earned title.”
Mintz guides a roster of successful writers, directors and producers working in television and film which include Terri Kopp, Jamie Pachino (Sneaky Pete), Mike Herro & David Strauss (All American), Ron McGee (NCIS: Nola), Sonay Hoffman...
Mintz joined Kaplan Stahler in 2013 after a brief stint at Abrams Artists Agency, where she was instrumental in launching their TV literary department. Prior to Abrams, she spent 15 years as a TV packaging agent at ICM Partners.
“We have been fortunate to have benefited from Cindy’s invaluable industry and client relationships, and exceptional leadership skills,” said Todd Mooney, COO. “It’s a pleasure to recognize her commitment to client representation and to the future of Kaplan Stahler with this well-earned title.”
Mintz guides a roster of successful writers, directors and producers working in television and film which include Terri Kopp, Jamie Pachino (Sneaky Pete), Mike Herro & David Strauss (All American), Ron McGee (NCIS: Nola), Sonay Hoffman...
- 9/14/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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