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  • CBS All-Access Orders ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ TV Series From ‘Star Trek’ Producer

    CBS All-Access Orders ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ TV Series From ‘Star Trek’ Producer

    British Lion Films

    The 1976 cult classic movie “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” which starred David Bowie in his first film role, is getting a television remake.

    CBS All-Access ordered the project from “Star Trek: Discovery”  and “Picard” producer Alex Kurtzman, who will serve as co-showrunner with Jenny Lumet.

    “The Man Who Fell to Earth” follows an alien who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine humankind’s future.

    The 1976 film was based on a 1963 novel by Walter Tevis.

    “Walter Tevis’ visionary novel gave us a tech god Willy Wonka from another planet, brought to life by David Bowie’s legendary performance, that foretold Steve Jobs’ and Elon Musk’s impacts on our world,” said Kurtzman and Lumet.

    “The series will imagine the next step in our evolution, seen through the eyes of an alien who must learn what it means to become human, even as he fights for the survival of his species.”

    The producers were inspired by the late Steve Jobs. Lumet said, ““We were thinking about the day 12 years ago when Steve Jobs took the stage and introduced the iPhone and it fundamentally changed how we live and communicate and Alex says, ‘What if he’s an alien?’ Here we are where we’ve never been more connected but never been further apart.”

    Kurtman explained that the series is designed to run for a minimum of three seasons, with the first season focusing on the alien’s ascension to the head of a tech company.

  • ‘The Stand’ TV Series Is Getting a New Ending and Adds James Marsden, Amber Heard

    ‘The Stand’ TV Series Is Getting a New Ending and Adds James Marsden, Amber Heard

    HBO

    The upcoming limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand” is getting a new ending — from the author himself.

    The CBS All-Access project also added four actors to the cast in key roles, including James Marsden and Amber Heard.

    “The Stand” is set in a world decimated after an apocalyptic pandemic and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. But they must contend with a man of unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.

    King will write the show’s finale episode, which will include “a new coda that won’t be found in the book” that will reveal more about what happened to the survivors.

    As for the new cast members, they are led by “Westworld” star Marsden, who will portray Stu Redman, “an ordinary working-class factory man in an extraordinary situation with a damaged quality to him that belies his exterior.”

    “Aquaman” star Heard will play Nadine Cross, “a deeply conflicted woman who feels the consequences of her actions, but is still compelled by her allegiance to Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.”

    Odessa Young (“A Million Little Pieces”) will play Frannie Goldsmith, “a pregnant young woman navigating a strange new world, who also has the foresight to recognize that there is evil lurking beyond the Dark Man.”

    Henry Zaga (“13 Reasons Why”) will portray Nick Andros, “a young deaf and mute man who finds himself in a position of authority when the unthinkable happens. He has a habit of risking his own well-being for the safety of others.”

    No premiere date has been set by CBS All-Access.

  • ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Brings Michael Chabon Aboard as Showrunner

    ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Brings Michael Chabon Aboard as Showrunner

    Michael Chabon; Star Trek: Picard
    CBS All Access

    A Pulitzer Prize-winning author is taking on a Star Trek mission.

    CBS All Access announced Thursday that Michael Chabon has boarded “Star Trek: Picard.” He’ll serve as the showrunner for the upcoming series and work closely with other key players in the franchise. Executive producer Alex Kurtzman, who has been leading the expansion of the universe for CBS studios, and writer and executive producer Akiva Goldsman are closely involved in the day-to-day-production of the show.

    “Star Trek: Picard” centers on the iconic Captain Jean-Luc Picard as he enters a new chapter of his life. The series stars Sir Patrick Stewart, who played Picard for seven seasons on “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The cast also includes Alison Pill, Michelle Hurd, Evan Evagora, Isa Briones, Santiago Cabrera, and Harry Treadaway.

    Chabon comes to the project with many years of writing success behind him. He’s a celebrated novelist and essayist, not to mention a longtime Star Trek fan. Among the screenplays and teleplays he’s written are some “Star Trek: Short Treks” episodes.

    “I come to work every day in a state of joy and awe at having been entrusted with the character and the world of Jean-Luc Picard, with this vibrant strand of the rich, intricate and complex tapestry that is ‘Trek,’” he said in a statement.

    “Picard” comes from CBS Television Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Chabon will executive produce alongside Goldsman, Kurtzman, Stewart, Heather Kadin, James Duff, Rod Roddenberry, and Trevor Roth. Aaron Baiers is a co-executive producer, and Kirsten Beyer serves as supervising producer.

    No premiere date for “Star Trek: Picard” has been revealed yet, but it will air exclusivey on CBS All Access when it arrives.

  • James Marsden Will Lead Cast of CBS’s ‘The Stand’ Miniseries

    James Marsden Will Lead Cast of CBS’s ‘The Stand’ Miniseries

    HBO

    Casting is underway for CBS All Access’s 10-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s post-apocalyptic epic “The Stand,” with some big names reportedly close to signing on the dotted line.

    Deadline reports that James Marsden (Teddy Flood  on “Westworld”) will play Stu Redman, the first man who’s immune to the virus that’s ravaged the planet. He eventually becomes the leader who confronts the evil Randall Flagg. Gary Sinise memorably played Stu in the 1994 ABC miniseries.

    According to Collider, here’s who’s currently in various stages of negotiations for other key roles:

    • Amber Heard (“Aquaman”): Nadine Cross, a school teacher who becomes obsessed with Flagg. Laura San Giacomo played Nadine in 1994.

    •  Whoopi Goldberg: Mother Abagail, who is immune to the superflu and claims to be a prophet of God. Ruby Dee originated the character.

    • Greg Kinnear: Glen Bateman, an arthritic professor who joins Stu on his journey to meet Mother Abagail. Glen was played by Ray Walston in the ABC miniseries.

    • Odessa Young (“Assassination Nation“): Frannie Goldsmith, a pregnant woman who leaves her devastated community and ends up falling in love with Stu. Molly Ringwald played her in the 1994 miniseries.

    • Henry Zaga (“Teen Wolf”):  Nick Andros, a young, deaf-mute grifter who wears an eye patch for most of the book. Rob Lowe played him in 1994.

    Josh Boone (“The Fault in Our Stars”) and Ben Cavell (“SEAL Team”) adapted King’s novel and Boone will also direct and produce.

    “I’m excited and so very pleased that ‘The Stand’ is going to have a new life on this exciting new platform,” King said earlier this year. “The people involved are men and women who know exactly what they’re doing; the scripts are dynamite. The result bids to be something memorable and thrilling. I believe it will take viewers away to a world they hope will never happen.”

    No names were mentioned to play the villainous Flagg, who was played by Jamey Sheridan in the 1994 miniseries.

    A representative for CBS All Access refused comment to Collider on this casting list.

  • Ginnifer Goodwin, Lucy Liu Star in ‘Why Women Kill’ From ‘Desperate Housewives’ Creator

    Ginnifer Goodwin, Lucy Liu Star in ‘Why Women Kill’ From ‘Desperate Housewives’ Creator

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    We’re getting our first look at the characters of “Why Women Kill,” the CBS All Access drama from “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry.

    The 10-episode stars Ginnifer Goodwin (“Once Upon a Time”), Lucy Liu (“Elementary”) and Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“The Good Place,” “Downward Dog”) as three women who live in the same house in different decades — and who all contemplate murder.

    CBS

    Ginnifer Goodwin will play Beth Ann, a woman aspiring to be the ideal housewife in 1963. Per CBS, “She is kind, cheerful and warm. But if you get too close, you start to see that she wears a mask to hide her pain. Beth Ann’s whole world revolves around her husband, and so she is understandably defensive and immediately in denial when told Rob is having an affair. Determined to learn the sordid details for herself, Beth Ann is in for a life-changing shift of perspective.”

    CBS

    Liu is Simone, an elegant, stylish ’80s woman who’s the picture of urbane confidence. She’s seemingly happily married to her indulgent husband, Karl, But she’s devastated when she learns Karl is cheating on her.

    CBS

    Howell-Baptiste’s character is Taylor, whose story takes place in 2018. She’s a fiercely intelligent lawyer whose husband is content to play beta to her alpha. She’s also upfront about being bisexual, and she and Eli have an open marriage, which, so far, seems to be working. Until, we guess, it doesn’t.

    “Why Women Kill” is Cherry’s follow-up to “Devious Maids,” which ran for four seasons on Lifetime.

    [Via The Wrap]

  • CBS to Airing ‘The Good Fight’ Season 1 This Summer

    CBS to Airing ‘The Good Fight’ Season 1 This Summer

    CBS All Access

    “The Good Fight” is punching its way up into a new weight class. CBS will the first season of the CBS-All Access legal drama this summer.

    CBS Corp. acting president and CEO Joseph Ianniello told shareholders Wednesday that the move would help promote awareness of the show and the subscription streaming platform.

    “The Good Fight” is a spinoff of “The Good Wife,” which ran on CBS from 2009 to 2016. “The Good Fight” was the first original drama to debut on CBS-All Access and has received critical acclaim.

    The series stars Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo, and Sarah Steele, reprising their roles from the flagship, as well as “Game of Thrones” alum Rose Leslie, Delroy Lindo, and Audra McDonald. Season 3 recently concluded on May 15.

    The first season will premiere on CBS at 9 p.m. June 16 with two episodes. Two more will air on June 23. Starting June 30, the show will air at 10 p.m.

    Airing on CBS will give the drama much more visibility. CBS All-Access and Showtime’s on-demand platform have 8 million viewers, though it’s unknown how many individual subscribers each has. Meanwhile, mothership CBS reaches 100 million homes.

    “For three seasons, The Good Fight has been a big success for CBS All Access,” said CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl. “We’re excited to provide our network audience the opportunity to catch up with characters they first fell in love with on The Good Wife, as well as introduce new viewers to this outstanding, critically acclaimed drama.

  • ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Teaser Trailer Explores Patrick Stewart’s Retirement Years

    ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Teaser Trailer Explores Patrick Stewart’s Retirement Years

    CBS

    “Why did you leave Starfleet, Admiral?”

    That chilling question lingers over the first teaser trailer for “Star Trek: Picard,” the upcoming CBS All-Access series that brings back Patrick Stewart as the venerated leader who once captained the Enterprise on “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”

    The teaser is comprised of sun-dappled footage from Picard’s winery, where he has retired after his space-exploring career. But in voiceover, a woman wonders what an “unimaginable” tragedy cost Picard. “Your faith in us? Your faith in yourself?”

    Showrunner Alex Kurtzman has described the series as a contemplative character study. “What happens when circumstances have conspired to not give him the happiest of endings?” he told the L.A. Times. “Hopefully, it’s a reinforcement of [“Star Trek” creator Gene] Roddenberry’s vision of optimism. He’s going to have to go through deep valleys to get back to the light.”

    “Star Trek: Picard” does not yet have a premiere date.

  • Patrick Stewart’s New ‘Star Trek’ Series Gets Official Title, Logo

    Patrick Stewart’s New ‘Star Trek’ Series Gets Official Title, Logo

    Paramount

    “Star Trek: Picard” is ready to engage.

    CBS All-Access announced the official title of the upcoming series starring Patrick Stewart as his iconic “The Next Generation” captain, Jean-Luc Picard.

    The title is simple and straightforward: “Star Trek: Picard.”

    At the upfronts, CBS also unveiled the show’s official logo:

    Stewart played the wise and inspiring leader on the syndicated TV series from 1987 to 1994, then in four feature films.

    Not much is known about the story of the new show, aside from following Picard in the next stage of his life. Showrunner Alex Kurtzman has said it will be “extremely different” from previous series, including its CBS All-Access sibling “Discovery.”

    “‘Discovery’ is a bullet. ‘Picard’ is a very contemplative show,” he explained. “It will find a balance between the speed of ‘Discovery’ and the nature of what ‘Next Gen’ was, but I believe it will have its own rhythm.”

    Joining Stewart are cast members Alison Pill, Santiago Cabrera, and Michelle Hurd.

    “Star Trek: Picard” does not yet have a premiere date.

  • Jordan Peele’s ‘Twilight Zone’ Reboot Renewed for Season 2

    Jordan Peele’s ‘Twilight Zone’ Reboot Renewed for Season 2

    CBS All Access

    Midway through the first season of Jordan Peele‘s star-studded reboot of classic sci-fi TV series “The Twilight Zone,” CBS All Access has renewed the show for season two.

    In announcing the renewal, the streaming service praised Peele’s creative vision, and noted that the series has been a runaway hit since its launch earlier this month.

    “Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg’s reimagining of ‘The Twilight Zone’ is off to an amazing start on CBS All Access, driving the most viewers on its premiere day for an original series to date,” said Julie McNamara, executive vice president of original content at CBS All Access, in a statement. “Jordan, Simon, the creative team and cast have done a phenomenal job translating the series’ legacy of socially conscious storytelling for modern-day audiences. They are master storytellers, and we look forward to bringing fans further into ‘The Twilight Zone’ with a second season.”

    Inspired by the iconic original series, which was hosted and narrated by Rod Serling and ran on CBS from 1959 to 1965, this modern take on the “Twilight Zone” formula features Peele in Serling’s role (he also co-created and produces the show). Peele and co. have assembled an all-star cast for their version, including Kumail Nanjiani, Tracy Morgan, Adam Scott, Sanaa Lathan, Steven Yeun, and John Cho. Future episodes are set to feature Seth Rogen, Zazie Beetz, Ike Barinholtz, DeWanda Wise, and Jessica Williams, along with many, many others.

    New episodes of “The Twilight Zone” premiere on Thursdays on CBS All Access.

    [via: TVLine]

  • ‘The Good Fight’ Renewed for Season 4 on CBS All Access

    ‘The Good Fight’ Renewed for Season 4 on CBS All Access

    CBS All Access

    Streaming Service CBS All Access is sticking with “The Good Fight” for the time being, renewing the acclaimed drama for a fourth season.

    In a statement announcing the renewal, the streamer praised the series not only for its status as one of the service’s premier programs, but for its wide breadth of talent both in front of and behind the camera.

    “’The Good Fight’ is in the middle of an incredible third season and continues to be a flagship original series for the service,” said CBS All Access original content EVP Julie McNamara in the statement. “Its visionary creators Robert and Michelle King and the extraordinary cast continue to explore the cultural climate with insight, humor and courage, and we can’t wait to see where these indelible characters go next.”

    The show, a spinoff of Emmy-winning CBS series “The Good Wife,” picks up where that storyline ended, following attorney Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski) as she founds her own firm. Also included in the starry cast are Cush Jumbo (also reprising her “Good Wife” role), Rose Leslie, Audra McDonald, Sarah Steele, Michael Boatman, Nyambi Nyambi, Michael Sheen, and Delroy Lindo.

    Season three of “The Good Fight” is currently streaming on CBS All Access, with new episodes airing on Thursdays. The season finale is slated to debut on May 16.

    [via: TVLine]