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  • Paramount Network Orders Michael Chiklis Drama ‘Coyote’

    Paramount Network Orders Michael Chiklis Drama ‘Coyote’

    Fox

    Immigration and border issues are roiling the real world, and soon, they’ll be provoking drama on the small screen.

    Paramount Network has given a 10-episode series order to “Coyote,” a drama starring Emmy winner Michael Chiklis (“The Shield”) and executive produced by Emmy-winning director Michelle MacLaren (“Breaking Bad”).

    “Coyote” centers on Ben Clemens (Chiklis), who after 32 years as a border patrol agent, is forced to work for the very people he spent his career trying to keep out of America. Now exposed to life on the other side of the wall, Ben will start to question his black and white views of the world, challenging his ideology and his loyalties.

    The script comes from writers David Graziano (“American Gods,” “Southland”), Michael Carnes and Josh Gilbert. Graziano will serve as showrunner.

    “The powerful, timely setting and complex characters are a perfect fit with the rest of our growing scripted slate,” said Keith Cox, President of Development, Paramount Network and TV Land.

    “Coyote” is the latest scripted project for Paramount Network since it rebranded from Spike TV last year. The network is currently home to “Yellowstone” with Kevin Costner, which was recently renewed for a third season. Upcoming series include “Emily in Paris” from Darren Star, the war dramedy “68 Whiskey,” and the recently-ordered “Paradise Lost.”

  • Who Will Replace ‘Bond 25’ Director Danny Boyle?

    Who Will Replace ‘Bond 25’ Director Danny Boyle?

    Sony

    The movie world was both shaken and stirred by the news that director Danny Boyle had abruptly left “Bond 25” over the age-old issue of “creative differences.” Now, producers must start their director search all over again, though there are already a few candidates at the front of the pack.

    Several directors who could potentially be in the mix were previously frontrunners for the job back before Boyle snagged the gig. They include Denis Villenueve (“Blade Runner 2049“), David Mackenzie (“Hell or High Water“), and Yann Demange (“’71“).

    Unfortunately, two of them are tied up with other projects at the moment. Villenueve is prepping his “Dune” remake, starring Timothee Chalamet, while Demange is directing “Lovecraft County,” Jordan Peele‘s new HBO series. Mackenzie seems to have some room in his schedule, however, now that he’s wrapped the Netflix epic “Outlaw King.”

    One interesting option is Christopher McQuarrie, the director of recent hit “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” According to Variety’s Justin Kroll, McQuarrie’s name is already in the equation, though that’s just a rumor at this point.

    As for names that are being floated apropos of nothing (hey, that’s what the internet is for, right? Let the wild speculation commence!), Christopher Nolan seems to be a popular choice to take over Boyle’s chair. And critic Mark Harris suggested that a woman be given the keys to the franchise, with commenters chiming in to declare Kathryn Bigelow and Michelle MacLaren natural candidates.

    Whoever takes over will likely be working with an existing script from longtime Bond screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (“Casino Royale,” “Quantum Of Solace,” “Skyfall,” “Spectre“). Though if any of the above candidates boards the project, expect them to add their own stamp to the screenplay.

    “Bond 25” is currently slated to hit theaters on November 8, 2019. Stay tuned to see if/when that changes.

    [via: Deadline, Collider, Justin Kroll/Twitter, Twitter Moments]