‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Star David Oyelowo, Showrunner Chad Feehan Say Bass Is Riding Off Into The Sunset — Contenders TV

Oyelowo plays Reeves, a U.S. Marshal after the abolition of slavery. Essentially a Black family which is also something you never see in this time period. Reeves family values also influenced one of the shows most memorable antagonists, Esau Pierce (Barry Pepper). Feehan said Pierce represents the antithesis of Reeves. The idea was for me was what happens if Bass Reeves walks into Col Kurtzs lair, Feehan said. Oyelowo pitched the show twice before in 2015 and 2017....

April 14, 2024 · 1 min · 201 words · Shawn Williams

‘Lessons In Chemistry’ Star Brie Larson On The “Great Challenge” Of Translating Science & Potential For Season 2 – Contenders TV

If itsLessons in Chemistryseason 2, then great. And if its something else, great. But it really felt like we reached the end of the story. (L-R) Antonia Blyth, Lee Eisenberg, Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman and Aja Naomi KingRich Polk/Deadline via Getty Images We have no plans for a season 2. We finished the book, she said. After reading the novel, published in March 2022, Eisenberg said he became completely obsessed....

April 14, 2024 · 1 min · 198 words · Mary Davidson

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Star Taylor Zakhar Perez Says He Channeled Mr. Darcy And Ryan Gosling In Rom-Com Hit – Contenders TV

Alex confesses his love to Henry after walking in the rain to get to Henrys castle. It did feel very Mr. Darcy, Zakhar Perez said on a panel at Deadlines Contenders Television. It felt a little Ryan Gosling inThe Notebook,10 Things I Hate About Youin that realm of films. Those are things you watch growing up and youre like I want to make that feeling for this film. Matthew Lopez and Ted Malawer adapted Casey McQuinstons book....

April 14, 2024 · 2 min · 249 words · Ryan Johnson

‘The Curse’s Nathan Fielder On Infusing Reality Into The Satirical Show-Within-A-Show – Contenders TV

We actually were waiting to find out that it was. replied a surprised, bemused Fielder. It seems like a terrible environment to work in. Fielder explained that the dedication to a verite style sprang from the shows basic premise. We had this idea of when someone says something to you, how real does it become? And is it the outside world is doing things or is it whats going on in your own head?...

April 14, 2024 · 1 min · 150 words · Kyle Johnson

‘The Morning Show’ Showrunner Charlotte Stoudt Teases Season 4 & Talks How The Series Stays Relevant — Contenders TV

I got to come in and think about how to torture them a little more. Were sort of in this crazy time where truth is so contested and elusive and pulled in every direction. [As a writer] youre worried that youre going to miss the Zeitgeist bus, Stoudt explained. The funny thing is, this is back in fall 2021 when I first came on. I was really worried if people were going to think about January 6th the following year....

April 14, 2024 · 1 min · 151 words · Amanda Bray

‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo Breaks Silence Following Exit To Give Context To Episode 5

SPOILER ALERT: This article detailsX-Men 97Season 1, Episode 5, Remember it! Beau DeMayobreaks his silence after exitingX-Men 97. The creator of the Disney+ animated series took to social media to discuss Episode 5, Remember it! Rogue in ‘X-Men ‘97’Disney+ and give context to the shocking episode. Episode 5 was the centerpiece of my pitch to Marvel in November 2020. Things werent so safe anymore, he said. The writer and creator ofX-Men 97said he wanted the episode to reflect on similar attacks in American history....

April 14, 2024 · 1 min · 161 words · Julia Thornton

Bill Maher Uncovers The Truth Behind William Shatner’s Most Famous ‘Star Trek’ Kiss

The moment caused some consternation in the upper reaches of the internet before it happened. It was the 1960s, and many Southern TV stations would likely not approve. But Shatner insisted on the kiss staying in the show. If you had not insisted, Maher said…, It would not have gotten done, Shatner admitted. Watch on Deadline How did you fall so fast? With great precision, Shatner joked, adding that it was just circumstances of life....

April 13, 2024 · 1 min · 198 words · Jesse Robinson

Gary Goetzman Talks Producing ‘Masters Of The Air’ With Steven Spielberg, Who Had Family Ties To The WWII Story: “We Had An Obligation To Steven’s Father” – Contenders TV

Goetzman said Spielbergs father had been pushing them to do the series about WWII pilots since their first. He was in the Army Air Force. Hed seenBandandThe Pacificand say to Steven, Those are great. When are you going to do the pilots? When are you going to do Europe? If we ever did another one that would be it. Then Don Millers book came along. Beyond Millers book, technological improvements madeMasters of the Airfeasible decades afterBand of Brothers....

April 13, 2024 · 2 min · 244 words · Angel Wagner

Jeff Probst Calls BIPOC Mandate “One Of The Most Positive & Significant Changes” To ‘Survivor’ – Contenders TV

SurvivorhostJeff Probstis happy thatCBSordered the show to be more inclusive. In 2020, CBS President and CEO George Cheeks mandated the 50% ofSurvivorbe BIPOC. The show is one month away from filming Season 47, but Probst already has seen the impact. its the perfect illustration of what we say all the time, which is representation matters. The numbers of applicants speak to growth. Now I do and now I realized I can do it too, Probst said....

April 13, 2024 · 1 min · 198 words · Alejandro Wallace

John Ritter And Suzanne Somers Were Estranged, Then Reunited By Amy Yasbeck In Chance Encounter

The two starred opposite in the hit sitcomThrees Company. Somers exited the show in season 5 in a salary dispute with producers. I didnt do it in a sneaky way, Yasbeck, 61, recalled to Kmetko of the reunion. John Ritter and Suzanne SomersJim Britt/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images And she like, turned around. And they hugged it out and stuff, which was great. You know, it was a big thing, Yasbeck remembered....

April 13, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Valerie Kim

Kiefer Sutherland Says Working With William Friedkin On ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’ Fulfilled A Teenage Dream – Contenders TV

But not because he wasnt interested in working with the director hed long revered, Sutherland explained. I thought it was one of my friends making a joke. William Freakin was responsible for me, Sutherland said of his desire to work in film. (L-R) Pete Hammond, Kiefer Sutherland, Annabelle Dunne and Matt ParkerGetty Images via Deadline I was working as a theater actor I was only 15, 16 years old in Toronto, Canada....

April 13, 2024 · 2 min · 315 words · Heidi Davidson

Kurt Russell Says Son Wyatt’s Acting On ‘Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters’ Forced Him To Bring His Own A-Game – Contenders TV

He knew me his life, I was an actor. And it was really fascinating. I found myself watching this actor and I remember thinking, F*ck, man this guys good. (L-R) Moderator Anthony D’Alessandro, Sean Konrad, Leopold Ross and Kurt RussellRich Polk/Deadline via Getty Images So weve actually done it twice. So we had to come up with a reason why Wyatt and I were going to do the show. Monarchis a what if its unlike the movie....

April 13, 2024 · 1 min · 169 words · Stephen Gutierrez

No Doubt’s Tony Kanal Has New TV Composing Career, But Still Finds Time For His Old Friends

BassistTony Kanalhas embarked on a new career as a TV composer. But he had to put that aside for a special date tonight atCoachellawith his friends inNo Doubt. Debuting in 1992, the Anaheim, California group has sold more than 33 million albums. Steve Erle Kanal is the sole composer for season two of HulusSingle Drunk Female. He answered a few questions for Deadline in advance of tonights big show. DEADLINE: Do you watch a lot of TV and films?...

April 13, 2024 · 2 min · 273 words · Eric Osborne