"Fantasy Football" is a new Nickelodeon family sports comedy Original Movie, directed by Anton Cropper, starring Marsai Martin, Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland, Rome Flynn, Elijah Richardson, Hanani Taylor, Abigail Killmeier, Tyla Harris, Isac Ivan, Nate Burleson, Jim Nance and Tony Romo, streaming November 25, 2022 on Paramount+:
"...everything changes when 'Callie A. Coleman' (Marsai Martin) discovers she can magically control the performance of her father 'Bobby’ (Omari Hardwick) on the football field.
" When Callie plays as her dad, a running back for the 'Atlanta Falcons', in 'EA Sports Madden NFL 23', Bobby is transformed from a fumbling journeyman to a star running back bound for superstardom alongside his daughter and wife 'Keisha' (Kelly Rowland).
"With 'NFL Playoffs' looming and the pressures of Callie’s new commitment to her friends on the robotics team mounting, the two must forge ahead to keep her magic a secret, as they juggle the highs and lows of their newfound success,...
"...everything changes when 'Callie A. Coleman' (Marsai Martin) discovers she can magically control the performance of her father 'Bobby’ (Omari Hardwick) on the football field.
" When Callie plays as her dad, a running back for the 'Atlanta Falcons', in 'EA Sports Madden NFL 23', Bobby is transformed from a fumbling journeyman to a star running back bound for superstardom alongside his daughter and wife 'Keisha' (Kelly Rowland).
"With 'NFL Playoffs' looming and the pressures of Callie’s new commitment to her friends on the robotics team mounting, the two must forge ahead to keep her magic a secret, as they juggle the highs and lows of their newfound success,...
- 10/28/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Definition Please” director-writer Sujata Day will develop and write the next installment of the “American Pie” franchise for Universal 1440 Entertainment.
Based on Day’s original pitch, the upcoming “American Pie” film will feature a new take on the sex comedy franchise, which originally starred Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan and Chris Klein, among others.
Day made her directorial debut with 2020’s “Definition Please,” which won several accolades including for narrative feature film at Next Generation Indie Film Awards. She is also known for her role as CeCe in Issa Rae’s “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” and had a recurring role in HBO’s “Insecure.”
Day is repped by WME, Mosaic and Myman Greenspan. Plot details of the upcoming “American Pie” film are currently under wraps.
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Based on Day’s original pitch, the upcoming “American Pie” film will feature a new take on the sex comedy franchise, which originally starred Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan and Chris Klein, among others.
Day made her directorial debut with 2020’s “Definition Please,” which won several accolades including for narrative feature film at Next Generation Indie Film Awards. She is also known for her role as CeCe in Issa Rae’s “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” and had a recurring role in HBO’s “Insecure.”
Day is repped by WME, Mosaic and Myman Greenspan. Plot details of the upcoming “American Pie” film are currently under wraps.
Napa Valley Film Festival Returns With Film, Food and Wine Showcase
The Napa Valley Film Festival is returning to an...
- 9/29/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay, Michaela Zee, Selome Hailu and EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock has dropped the official trailer for “Angelyne,” the new drama miniseries starring Emmy Rossum. “Angelyne” tells the story of the titular D-list celebrity, who garnered attention in the 1980s through a series of provocative billboards throughout Los Angeles. Rossum portrays Angelyne, with the series set to cover her rise to local prominence.
“Since I was a girl, I’ve known that fame is my destiny,” Rossum-as-Angelyne narrates in the trailer. “Huge, gigantic fame. So I said, ‘I’m going to get the love of the world!'”
In addition to Rossum, the series also stars Alex Karpovsky, Lukas Gage, Martin Freeman, Hamish Linklater, David Krumholtz and Michael Angarano. The series is created by Nancy Oliver, and executive produced by Rossum, Sam Esmail, Lucy Tcherniak, Chad Hamilton and Angelyne herself.
All eight episodes of “Angelyne” will premiere May 19. Watch the full trailer below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:...
“Since I was a girl, I’ve known that fame is my destiny,” Rossum-as-Angelyne narrates in the trailer. “Huge, gigantic fame. So I said, ‘I’m going to get the love of the world!'”
In addition to Rossum, the series also stars Alex Karpovsky, Lukas Gage, Martin Freeman, Hamish Linklater, David Krumholtz and Michael Angarano. The series is created by Nancy Oliver, and executive produced by Rossum, Sam Esmail, Lucy Tcherniak, Chad Hamilton and Angelyne herself.
All eight episodes of “Angelyne” will premiere May 19. Watch the full trailer below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:...
- 4/19/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland and Rome Flynn will star opposite Marsai Martin in the new movie “Fantasy Football.”
“Fantasy Football” follows 16-year-old Callie A. Coleman (Martin; “Little”) who discovers she can control her professional football player dad, Bobby Coleman’s prowess on the field through the EA Sports Madden NFL game. Grammy winner Rowland (“American Soul”) plays Keisha Coleman, Callie’s mom, while Emmy winner Flynn is Anderson Fisher, Bobby’s rookie arch rival.
NFL Films and EA Sports have also boarded the project, signing on to provide expertise on various aspects related to the production. The Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films project begins shooting this month in Atlanta, Ga., with the live-action movie planned to premiere on Paramount+ later this year.
Directed by NAACP Image Award winner and Emmy nominee Anton Cropper (“Black-ish”) and written by Emmy winners Dan Gurewitch and David Young, the film is based on an original screenplay by Richard T. Jones,...
“Fantasy Football” follows 16-year-old Callie A. Coleman (Martin; “Little”) who discovers she can control her professional football player dad, Bobby Coleman’s prowess on the field through the EA Sports Madden NFL game. Grammy winner Rowland (“American Soul”) plays Keisha Coleman, Callie’s mom, while Emmy winner Flynn is Anderson Fisher, Bobby’s rookie arch rival.
NFL Films and EA Sports have also boarded the project, signing on to provide expertise on various aspects related to the production. The Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films project begins shooting this month in Atlanta, Ga., with the live-action movie planned to premiere on Paramount+ later this year.
Directed by NAACP Image Award winner and Emmy nominee Anton Cropper (“Black-ish”) and written by Emmy winners Dan Gurewitch and David Young, the film is based on an original screenplay by Richard T. Jones,...
- 4/19/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Omari Hardwick (Army of the Dead), Kelly Rowland (American Soul) and Rome Flynn (How to Get Away with Murder) have signed on to star alongside Marsai Martin in Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films’ upcoming feature Fantasy Football. The film directed by NAACP Image Award winner Anton Cropper (Black-ish) has entered production in Atlanta and will debut exclusively on Paramount+ later this year.
Fantasy Football follows 16-year-old Callie Coleman (Martin), who discovers that she can control her professional football player dad Bobby Coleman’s (Hardwick) prowess on the field through EA Sports’ Madden NFL. Rowland is playing Callie’s mother, Keisha Coleman, with Flynn portraying Bobby’s rookie archival, Anderson Fisher. Elijah Richardson, Hanani Taylor, Abigail Killmeier, Tyla Harris, Isac Ivan and Tony Gonzalez will round out the cast.
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Fantasy Football is the third film to enter production under Awesomeness and...
Fantasy Football follows 16-year-old Callie Coleman (Martin), who discovers that she can control her professional football player dad Bobby Coleman’s (Hardwick) prowess on the field through EA Sports’ Madden NFL. Rowland is playing Callie’s mother, Keisha Coleman, with Flynn portraying Bobby’s rookie archival, Anderson Fisher. Elijah Richardson, Hanani Taylor, Abigail Killmeier, Tyla Harris, Isac Ivan and Tony Gonzalez will round out the cast.
John Madden Dies: NFL Coach, Longtime Broadcaster & Video Game Namesake Was 85
Fantasy Football is the third film to enter production under Awesomeness and...
- 4/19/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb TV, Amazon’s free streaming service, is not proceeding with picking up new seasons of canceled ABC drama series For Life and Rebel. The decision was made after the streamer evaluated the performance of the two shows’ existing seasons on the AVOD platform.
Season 1 and 2 of For Life became available on IMDb TV at the end of June through a deal with Sony Pictures TV; Rebel’s first season joined it on the service two weeks later under a pact with ABC Signature. Both agreements included an option for a new season order based on how the existing seasons performed on the platform, with the cast of both series available to continue.
Finding a new home for a canceled broadcast series is difficult and rarely successful, so the arrangements with IMDb TV were considered long shots, but TV studios often exhaust all avenues for their shows and talent before they throw in the towel.
Season 1 and 2 of For Life became available on IMDb TV at the end of June through a deal with Sony Pictures TV; Rebel’s first season joined it on the service two weeks later under a pact with ABC Signature. Both agreements included an option for a new season order based on how the existing seasons performed on the platform, with the cast of both series available to continue.
Finding a new home for a canceled broadcast series is difficult and rarely successful, so the arrangements with IMDb TV were considered long shots, but TV studios often exhaust all avenues for their shows and talent before they throw in the towel.
- 8/16/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The case may not be closed on For Life.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Nicholas Pinnock-led drama could return for a third season on IMDb TV, the Amazon-backed streaming service.
At this stage, the streaming service has committed to air the first two seasons, but additional seasons could come to pass.
It will all come down to how For Life performs with its already-aired two seasons.
THR states that the cast recently extended their options with both Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature Studios, meaning that the cast will still be available should a formal pickup come before the options lapse.
This is a great vote of confidence in the drama that was canceled by ABC earlier this year.
For Life Season 2 averaged 1.8 million viewers and a 0.35 rating in the demo. The series is thought to be a solid performer in delayed viewing.
The series is loosely based on...
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Nicholas Pinnock-led drama could return for a third season on IMDb TV, the Amazon-backed streaming service.
At this stage, the streaming service has committed to air the first two seasons, but additional seasons could come to pass.
It will all come down to how For Life performs with its already-aired two seasons.
THR states that the cast recently extended their options with both Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature Studios, meaning that the cast will still be available should a formal pickup come before the options lapse.
This is a great vote of confidence in the drama that was canceled by ABC earlier this year.
For Life Season 2 averaged 1.8 million viewers and a 0.35 rating in the demo. The series is thought to be a solid performer in delayed viewing.
The series is loosely based on...
- 6/29/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“For Life” could get a second life on Amazon’s IMDb TV. The free streaming service is set to add both seasons of the former ABC drama, with eyes on a potential third season should the show perform well, an individual with knowledge of the discussions told TheWrap.
The cast for the drama recently extended their options should a third season go forward. “For Life” is a co-production between ABC Signature and Sony Pictures Television.
“For Life” is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and follows a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was an executive producer.
“For Life” ran for two seasons on ABC and was canceled in May.
Launched...
The cast for the drama recently extended their options should a third season go forward. “For Life” is a co-production between ABC Signature and Sony Pictures Television.
“For Life” is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and follows a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was an executive producer.
“For Life” ran for two seasons on ABC and was canceled in May.
Launched...
- 6/29/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
“For Life” could soon be returning to life on IMDb TV.
According to sources, the up and coming streamer is poised to order a third season of the legal drama, which was canceled by ABC after two seasons back in May. The news comes just as IMDb TV has announced that it has struck a deal to stream Seasons 1 and 2 of the series on its ad-supported platform.
Series executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was said to be instrumental in reviving the series, working with top leadership at Disney, like Hulu-ABC chief Craig Erwich, to find the show a new home. “For Life” was not a linear ratings breakout during its time on ABC but has been said to have performed very well in streaming playback on platforms like Hulu. Jackson’s hope is that putting “For Life” on a free AVOD service like IMDb TV will allow the show...
According to sources, the up and coming streamer is poised to order a third season of the legal drama, which was canceled by ABC after two seasons back in May. The news comes just as IMDb TV has announced that it has struck a deal to stream Seasons 1 and 2 of the series on its ad-supported platform.
Series executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was said to be instrumental in reviving the series, working with top leadership at Disney, like Hulu-ABC chief Craig Erwich, to find the show a new home. “For Life” was not a linear ratings breakout during its time on ABC but has been said to have performed very well in streaming playback on platforms like Hulu. Jackson’s hope is that putting “For Life” on a free AVOD service like IMDb TV will allow the show...
- 6/29/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The existing two seasons of For Life, which was canceled by ABC last month, are now available on IMDb TV, Amazon’s free streaming service. Additionally, I hear Sony Pictures Television, the studio behind the praised drama, has extended the options on the cast, originally set to expire tomorrow, until the end of July.
I hear the agreement with IMDb TV is for a limited, monthlong run. The streamer and Sony TV are expected to evaluate the series’ performance at the end of July. Based on how it does, For Life, starring Nicholas Pinnock, could potentially get an order for a third season as an IMDb TV original, sources said.
Given the stakes, For Life executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who has been a driving force behind the efforts to find a new home for the timely drama, is expected to lead a big social media effort involving prominent figures...
I hear the agreement with IMDb TV is for a limited, monthlong run. The streamer and Sony TV are expected to evaluate the series’ performance at the end of July. Based on how it does, For Life, starring Nicholas Pinnock, could potentially get an order for a third season as an IMDb TV original, sources said.
Given the stakes, For Life executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who has been a driving force behind the efforts to find a new home for the timely drama, is expected to lead a big social media effort involving prominent figures...
- 6/29/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: ABC
Episodes: 22 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: February 11, 2020 -- February 24, 2021
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent.
TV show description:
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Junior. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison.
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Episodes: 22 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: February 11, 2020 -- February 24, 2021
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent.
TV show description:
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Junior. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison.
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- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The For Life TV show was a mid-season replacement and ended up as one of ABC's lowest-rated scripted series for the 2019-20 season. It was renewed for a second season anyway, likely with the expectation that the audience would grow in year two. How will the drama perform this time around? Will For Life be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. Status Update Below.
The For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the...
The For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the...
- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Can Aaron's efforts prevail in the second season of the For Life TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like For Life is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of For Life here. Status Update Below.
An ABC legal drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates...
An ABC legal drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates...
- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It looks like Aaron's journey likely won't continue into the 2021-22 television season. The For Life series has been cancelled so, there won't be a third season -- at least not on ABC.
Airing on Wednesday nights, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside. He has the continued help from...
Airing on Wednesday nights, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside. He has the continued help from...
- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Comedies “American Housewife” and “Mixed-ish” and dramas “For Life” and “Rebel” have all been canceled at ABC. A cancellation for the comedy “Call Your Mother” was previously announced.
The network also passed on pickups for four pilots, the drama “Acts of Crime” from Sam Esmail and comedies “Adopted,” “Black Don’t Crack” and “Bucktown.” All for projects were produced by the ABC Signature banner.
“American Housewife” has aired five seasons and logged more than 100 episodes at ABC. It stars Katy Mixon, Diedrich Bader, Meg Donnelly, Daniel Dimaggio, Ali Wong, and Carly Hughes. Julia Butters starred in the show’s first four seasons but her role was taken over by Giselle Eisenberg for Season 5.
Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz are showrunners of the series. Aaron Kaplan, Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz are executive producers. “American Housewife” was created by Sarah Dunn. It is produced by ABC Signature and Kapital Entertainment.
“For Life...
The network also passed on pickups for four pilots, the drama “Acts of Crime” from Sam Esmail and comedies “Adopted,” “Black Don’t Crack” and “Bucktown.” All for projects were produced by the ABC Signature banner.
“American Housewife” has aired five seasons and logged more than 100 episodes at ABC. It stars Katy Mixon, Diedrich Bader, Meg Donnelly, Daniel Dimaggio, Ali Wong, and Carly Hughes. Julia Butters starred in the show’s first four seasons but her role was taken over by Giselle Eisenberg for Season 5.
Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz are showrunners of the series. Aaron Kaplan, Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz are executive producers. “American Housewife” was created by Sarah Dunn. It is produced by ABC Signature and Kapital Entertainment.
“For Life...
- 5/14/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
For Life is tackling the Covid-19 pandemic when it returns from its winter hiatus. New episodes of the second season of the ABC series will arrive in late January.
Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield star in the drama, which is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr. The series tells the story of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside.
revealed more about the mid-season premiere in a press release.
“After...
Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield star in the drama, which is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr. The series tells the story of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside.
revealed more about the mid-season premiere in a press release.
“After...
- 12/24/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting...
What awaits Aaron in this new phase of his life? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting...
- 11/20/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It is no spoiler at all that Aaron Wallace is released from prison in the Season 2 premiere of ABC’s For Life — the on-air promos as well as publicity photos loudly trumpet the fact. But how exactly the prisoner/lawyer pulls off said liberation remains to be seen, when the ABC series returns this Wednesday at 10/9c.
For Life is inspired by the real-life story of Isaac Wright, Jr., a Newark, N.J. man who was wrongly convicted on drug charges and sentenced to life in prison in 1991. While behind bars, Wright worked as a paralegal and helped to overturn...
For Life is inspired by the real-life story of Isaac Wright, Jr., a Newark, N.J. man who was wrongly convicted on drug charges and sentenced to life in prison in 1991. While behind bars, Wright worked as a paralegal and helped to overturn...
- 11/16/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: For Life‘s Aaron Wallace is embarking on a new chapter, and the key art for Season 2 of the ABC drama series reflects that.
It features Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) outside the prison fence with the tagline, “Never stop fighting.” (see it below)
The slogan also is at the heart of the first Season 2 trailer for the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson-executive produced series. In it, Wallace promises a fellow inmate that he will never forget his experience behind bars as he walks to freedom. The trailer also provides a glimpse at his post-prison life. (watch it above)
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., who was wrongfully convicted but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, For Life’s first season followed Wallace (Pinnock) as he represented himself and other inmates in court.
As creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg told Deadline in a July interview,...
It features Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) outside the prison fence with the tagline, “Never stop fighting.” (see it below)
The slogan also is at the heart of the first Season 2 trailer for the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson-executive produced series. In it, Wallace promises a fellow inmate that he will never forget his experience behind bars as he walks to freedom. The trailer also provides a glimpse at his post-prison life. (watch it above)
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., who was wrongfully convicted but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, For Life’s first season followed Wallace (Pinnock) as he represented himself and other inmates in court.
As creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg told Deadline in a July interview,...
- 10/14/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Update Sunday Am: Filming on ABC’s For Life won’t resume Monday as previously scheduled after multiple positive test results for individuals working on the series late last week. To comply with local government guidelines and to ensure the safety of the cast and crew, For Life producer Sony Pictures TV has made a decision to suspend filming for two weeks.
The drama’s cast and crew have been notified of the extended production hiatus, which comes after shooting was paused early on Friday over what the studio described at the time as “inconsistent test results.”
New York, where For Life films, has strict Covid quarantine rules. French tennis player Benoît Paire was forced to withdraw from the recent U.S. Open after a positive Covid test and self-isolate for two weeks even after producing multiple negative followup results. Players who had been in contact with him also had...
The drama’s cast and crew have been notified of the extended production hiatus, which comes after shooting was paused early on Friday over what the studio described at the time as “inconsistent test results.”
New York, where For Life films, has strict Covid quarantine rules. French tennis player Benoît Paire was forced to withdraw from the recent U.S. Open after a positive Covid test and self-isolate for two weeks even after producing multiple negative followup results. Players who had been in contact with him also had...
- 9/13/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“For Life,” a co-production between Sony Pictures Television and ABC Studios, suspended filming Friday due to conflicting coronavirus test results on set.
Multiple people involved with the production first tested positive for Covid-19, then received negative results upon subsequent testing, sources tell Variety. It is unclear just how many people received such test results, and whether the affected individuals were cast or crew. Those involved with the production are subject to routine tests for the respiratory virus that has resulted in a months-long production shutdown across the industry.
“As a result of some inconsistent test results, and out of an abundance of caution, we paused production earlier today,” said a spokesperson for Sony Pictures Television.
The ABC series, created by Hank Steinberg and executive produced by Steinberg and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, centers on an imprisoned man, played by Nicholas Pinnock, who earns a law degree and begins litigating cases for...
Multiple people involved with the production first tested positive for Covid-19, then received negative results upon subsequent testing, sources tell Variety. It is unclear just how many people received such test results, and whether the affected individuals were cast or crew. Those involved with the production are subject to routine tests for the respiratory virus that has resulted in a months-long production shutdown across the industry.
“As a result of some inconsistent test results, and out of an abundance of caution, we paused production earlier today,” said a spokesperson for Sony Pictures Television.
The ABC series, created by Hank Steinberg and executive produced by Steinberg and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, centers on an imprisoned man, played by Nicholas Pinnock, who earns a law degree and begins litigating cases for...
- 9/12/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
New York is officially back in the TV production business. Cameras have started rolling ABC’s drama series For Life, starring Nicholas Pinnock, and HBO Max’s limited series The Flight Attendant, headlined and exec produced by Kaley Cuoco.
For Life, from Sony Pictures Television, is believed to be the first series to return to production in New York; it started shooting its second season August 26. Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted an image of Pinnock wearing a mask on the set Saturday. (You can see it below.)
The Flight Attendant, from Warner Bros TV, resumed filming today. Star/executive producer Cuoco shared the news on Instagram next to images of her and her co-star Michiel Huisman, both wearing masks. (You can check them out below the post.)
New York allowed for film and TV production op get going again last month when the city entered Phase 4 of its reopening.
For Life, from Sony Pictures Television, is believed to be the first series to return to production in New York; it started shooting its second season August 26. Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted an image of Pinnock wearing a mask on the set Saturday. (You can see it below.)
The Flight Attendant, from Warner Bros TV, resumed filming today. Star/executive producer Cuoco shared the news on Instagram next to images of her and her co-star Michiel Huisman, both wearing masks. (You can check them out below the post.)
New York allowed for film and TV production op get going again last month when the city entered Phase 4 of its reopening.
- 8/31/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for ABC. For this season, the broadcast network has returning hits “Black-ish”, “The Conners”, “The Good Doctor” (Freddie Highmore), “Grey’s Anatomy” (Ellen Pompeo), “How to Get Away with Murder” (Viola Davis) and “Modern Family” (Ty Burrell). Variety programs “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Little Mermaid Live!” and “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” are also among their slate.
Below, the list of the network’s lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas and other genres. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
“$100,000 Pyramid”
Competition Program
Reality Host – Michael Strahan
“America’S Funniest Home Videos”
Structured Reality Program
Reality Host – Alfonso Ribeiro
“American Housewife”
Comedy Series
Comedy Supporting Actress – Meg Donnelly,...
Below, the list of the network’s lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas and other genres. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
“$100,000 Pyramid”
Competition Program
Reality Host – Michael Strahan
“America’S Funniest Home Videos”
Structured Reality Program
Reality Host – Alfonso Ribeiro
“American Housewife”
Comedy Series
Comedy Supporting Actress – Meg Donnelly,...
- 6/29/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Can one make a difference in the first season of the For Life TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like For Life is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of For Life here. *Status Update Below.
An ABC legal and family drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed...
An ABC legal and family drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed...
- 6/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Tuesdays at 10:00 Pm continues to be a rough timeslot for the alphabet network. Many ABC shows have been cancelled in that timeslot over the years and the most recent occupant, Emergence, didn't draw strong ratings either. Now, the alphabet network is trying a different kind of legal drama. Will that work? Will For Life be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn...
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn...
- 6/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for Disney Television Studios. For this season, the company has returning hits “Black-ish”, “The Good Doctor” (Freddie Highmore), “Grey’s Anatomy” (Ellen Pompeo), “Homeland” (Claire Danes), “How to Get Away with Murder” (Viola Davis), “Modern Family” (Ty Burrell), “Pose” (Billy Porter) and “This Is Us” (Mandy Moore) among their slate.
Below, the list of the studio’s lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas, limited series and other genres. These programs air across many networks, including ABC, Fox, FX, Hulu, NBC, Netflix and Showtime. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
“9-1-1”
Drama Series
Drama Actor – Peter Krause
Drama Actress – Angela Bassett
Drama Supporting Actor – Kenneth Choi, Rockmund Dunbar,...
Below, the list of the studio’s lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas, limited series and other genres. These programs air across many networks, including ABC, Fox, FX, Hulu, NBC, Netflix and Showtime. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
“9-1-1”
Drama Series
Drama Actor – Peter Krause
Drama Actress – Angela Bassett
Drama Supporting Actor – Kenneth Choi, Rockmund Dunbar,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The case will continue on For Life. ABC just announced they've renewed the dramatic TV show for the 2020-21 season.
Based on the true story of Isaac Wright Junior, the drama series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. The cast also includes Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent.
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Based on the true story of Isaac Wright Junior, the drama series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. The cast also includes Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent.
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- 6/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
ABC has ordered a second season of midseason legal drama series For Life. The show, from creator Hank Steinberg, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Sony Pictures TV and ABC Studios, was one of two freshman series left on the bubble by ABC after it made the bulk of its renewals and cancellations last month. The other, The Baker and the Beauty, has been canceled.
Following a modest ratings start, For Life, 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, quickly developed a following. Its prospects were boosted by solid digital viewership despite soft linear numbers. Additionally, the network brass have been big fans of series’ star Nicholas Pinnock and believed in the show’s potential, though some adjustments to the concept are expected for Season 2.
Already considered a solid contender for renewal,...
Following a modest ratings start, For Life, 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, quickly developed a following. Its prospects were boosted by solid digital viewership despite soft linear numbers. Additionally, the network brass have been big fans of series’ star Nicholas Pinnock and believed in the show’s potential, though some adjustments to the concept are expected for Season 2.
Already considered a solid contender for renewal,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“For Life” has been renewed for a second season at ABC, Variety has learned, while “The Baker and the Beauty” has been canceled after one season.
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., “For Life” is a fictional serialized drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
“It has been a profound honor working with Isaac Wright, Jr. and Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to create a show that, through the prism of Isaac’s experience in our broken criminal justice system, has been able to highlight the racial inequality that plagues this country,” said series creator Hank Steinberg. “The show’s renewal will allow us to continue to do that and I am extremely grateful to Sony Pictures Television and ABC for all of their support.
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., “For Life” is a fictional serialized drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
“It has been a profound honor working with Isaac Wright, Jr. and Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to create a show that, through the prism of Isaac’s experience in our broken criminal justice system, has been able to highlight the racial inequality that plagues this country,” said series creator Hank Steinberg. “The show’s renewal will allow us to continue to do that and I am extremely grateful to Sony Pictures Television and ABC for all of their support.
- 6/16/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC has renewed the freshman legal drama “For Life” for a second season and opted not to move forward with a second season of “The Baker and the Beauty,” the network announced Monday.
Created by Hank Steinberg and produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “For Life” debuted back in February and wrapped its freshman run last month. The series is a fictional serialized legal and family drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace, who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Baker and the Beauty” debuted back in April and starred Victor Rasuk and “Dynasty” alum Nathalie Kelley as a baker who falls in with an international celebrity and fashion mogul after they meet during a wild night out in Miami.
Also Read: ABC Cancels 'Bless This Mess,...
Created by Hank Steinberg and produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “For Life” debuted back in February and wrapped its freshman run last month. The series is a fictional serialized legal and family drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace, who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Baker and the Beauty” debuted back in April and starred Victor Rasuk and “Dynasty” alum Nathalie Kelley as a baker who falls in with an international celebrity and fashion mogul after they meet during a wild night out in Miami.
Also Read: ABC Cancels 'Bless This Mess,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Following a modest linear Live+Same Day debut, ABC’s new midseason legal drama For Life is showing some strong digital legs.
After 35 days of delayed viewing on linear and digital platforms, the series debut of For Life grew to 8.6 million total viewers and a 2.53 rating among Adults 18-49. That is an increase of +5.4 million total viewers and by +242% among Adults 18-49 from Live+Same Day to Multiplatform+35 Day.
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Without multi-platform play factored in, For Life‘s 18-49 rating rose by +100% from its Live+Same Day to s Live+35 Day, the biggest playback increase for any new broadcast midseason debut — scripted or unscripted — this season.
For...
After 35 days of delayed viewing on linear and digital platforms, the series debut of For Life grew to 8.6 million total viewers and a 2.53 rating among Adults 18-49. That is an increase of +5.4 million total viewers and by +242% among Adults 18-49 from Live+Same Day to Multiplatform+35 Day.
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Without multi-platform play factored in, For Life‘s 18-49 rating rose by +100% from its Live+Same Day to s Live+35 Day, the biggest playback increase for any new broadcast midseason debut — scripted or unscripted — this season.
For...
- 4/1/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyla Harris is an emerging young actress who is best known as Jasmine Wallace, the character that she plays in the television series “For Life.” She’s gathering a huge base of fans but she is just starting to become noticed for her acting talents. We wanted to know more about her so we checked up on her life and career to see what we could find out. For fans who would like to get to know her better, here are 10 things that you probably didn’t know about Tyla Harris. 1. Her age (as of this writing) It’s not always
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- 2/18/2020
- by Dana Hanson-Firestone
- TVovermind.com
Vulture Watch
Can this new series outperform Emergence, the timeslot's previous occupant? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright...
Can this new series outperform Emergence, the timeslot's previous occupant? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright...
- 2/13/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: The new ABC legal drama series For Life, from Hank Steinberg, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan, will have a companion podcast series, set for premiere February 11, the same day as its linear premiere.
Produced in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and ABC, For Life: The Podcast is a six-part audio series sharing true, first-person stories of people who were wrongfully convicted, yet triumphed over unthinkable odds to eventually be exonerated.
A new episode will be available each week on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Podcast Addict, Himalaya, Luminary, Radio Public, Player FM, Overcast, and dozens more.
This is Spt’s first podcast, produced in partnership with Sony Music’s new podcasting initiative. The studio says it is continuing to develop other podcasts that stand on their own merits as good podcasts first, but also act as support for their television series, and...
Produced in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and ABC, For Life: The Podcast is a six-part audio series sharing true, first-person stories of people who were wrongfully convicted, yet triumphed over unthinkable odds to eventually be exonerated.
A new episode will be available each week on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Podcast Addict, Himalaya, Luminary, Radio Public, Player FM, Overcast, and dozens more.
This is Spt’s first podcast, produced in partnership with Sony Music’s new podcasting initiative. The studio says it is continuing to develop other podcasts that stand on their own merits as good podcasts first, but also act as support for their television series, and...
- 2/10/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The first trailer for 50 Cent’s upcoming ABC drama “For Life” was released on Wednesday. See it above now.
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr., “For Life” stars Nicholas Pinnock as Aaron Wallace, a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. The series is set to debut Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Joy Bryant, tyla Harris and Indira Varma also star.
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson serves as an executive producer on the series via his G-Unit Film & Television banner, alongside creator Hank Steinberg, Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan of Doug Robinson Productions, and Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Hate U Give” helmer George Tillman, Jr. is executive producer and director on the pilot. “For Life” is a...
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr., “For Life” stars Nicholas Pinnock as Aaron Wallace, a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. The series is set to debut Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Joy Bryant, tyla Harris and Indira Varma also star.
Also Read: Poppy Montgomery Crime Drama 'Reef Break' Canceled on ABC After One Season
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson serves as an executive producer on the series via his G-Unit Film & Television banner, alongside creator Hank Steinberg, Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan of Doug Robinson Productions, and Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Hate U Give” helmer George Tillman, Jr. is executive producer and director on the pilot. “For Life” is a...
- 12/19/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
A prisoner serving a life sentence endeavours to “fight back” and “make things right” for others — by working as a lawyer — in For Life, ABC’s midseason drama from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
Set to premiere Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 10/9c and inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., For Life stars Nicholas Pinnock (Counterpart) as Aaron Wallace, a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. His quest for freedom is driven by his desperate desire to get back to the...
Set to premiere Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 10/9c and inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., For Life stars Nicholas Pinnock (Counterpart) as Aaron Wallace, a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. His quest for freedom is driven by his desperate desire to get back to the...
- 11/21/2019
- TVLine.com
ABC is reshuffling its Thursday lineup in January. After five-and-a-half seasons airing at 8 Pm, Grey’s Anatomy is returning to the 9 Pm berth it had occupied for eight seasons before being assigned the 8 Pm anchor position in fall 2014.
Grey’s Anatomy spinoff Station 19, which had aired behind Grey’s Anatomy in its first two seasons, will now lead into Grey’s at 8 Pm. The firefighter drama and the medical juggernaut will christen their new slots on Jan. 23 with what ABC describes as “a powerful two-hour crossover event.”
In an interview with Deadline, Krista Vernoff, executive producer/showrunner of both Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19, explains the storytelling reasons behind the shows’ time slot swap, teases an event in tonight’s Grey’s Season 16 fall finale that will link to the Station 19 Season 3 premiere and discusses future crossover plans.
Grey’s Anatomy spinoff Station 19, which had aired behind Grey’s Anatomy in its first two seasons, will now lead into Grey’s at 8 Pm. The firefighter drama and the medical juggernaut will christen their new slots on Jan. 23 with what ABC describes as “a powerful two-hour crossover event.”
In an interview with Deadline, Krista Vernoff, executive producer/showrunner of both Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19, explains the storytelling reasons behind the shows’ time slot swap, teases an event in tonight’s Grey’s Season 16 fall finale that will link to the Station 19 Season 3 premiere and discusses future crossover plans.
- 11/21/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC has picked up an additional drama and comedy series for the 2019-2020 season.
The network has ordered hourlong legal drama For Life (fka Hank Steinberg/Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Project) and multi-camera family comedy United We Fall. Both hail from Sony Pictures TV, which will co-produce with ABC Studios.
United We Fall and For Life join comedy mixed-ish and drama Untitled Cobie Smulders (aka Stumptown), both from ABC Studios, to bring ABC’s new series for next season to four so far.
Along with Untitled Cobie Smulders, which was picked up to series on Wednesday, For Life had been a frontrunner among ABC’s drama pilots. It took three extra days for the Hank Steinberg/50 Cent pilot to secure a formal order because of the now almost obligatory pre-pickup push by the broadcast networks to extract better co-production terms from independent studios.
Because of the slew of comedy series ABC renewed for next season,...
The network has ordered hourlong legal drama For Life (fka Hank Steinberg/Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Project) and multi-camera family comedy United We Fall. Both hail from Sony Pictures TV, which will co-produce with ABC Studios.
United We Fall and For Life join comedy mixed-ish and drama Untitled Cobie Smulders (aka Stumptown), both from ABC Studios, to bring ABC’s new series for next season to four so far.
Along with Untitled Cobie Smulders, which was picked up to series on Wednesday, For Life had been a frontrunner among ABC’s drama pilots. It took three extra days for the Hank Steinberg/50 Cent pilot to secure a formal order because of the now almost obligatory pre-pickup push by the broadcast networks to extract better co-production terms from independent studios.
Because of the slew of comedy series ABC renewed for next season,...
- 5/11/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC has expanded its series pick ups for the 2019-2020 season with orders for a half-hour comedy, “United We Fall,” and an hour-long drama, “For Life.”
The latter hails from “Without A Trace” creator Hank Steinberg and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and is described as a serialized legal and family drama inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr. about a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
The show will also seek to examine the flaws and challenges in our penal and legal systems. It stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Glenn Fleshler, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Boris McGiver.
Jackson will executive produce the series via his G-Unit Film & Television, Inc banner along with Isaac Wright Jr., Doug Robinson, and Alison Greenspan via Doug Robinson Productions. Steinberg...
The latter hails from “Without A Trace” creator Hank Steinberg and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and is described as a serialized legal and family drama inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr. about a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
The show will also seek to examine the flaws and challenges in our penal and legal systems. It stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Glenn Fleshler, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Boris McGiver.
Jackson will executive produce the series via his G-Unit Film & Television, Inc banner along with Isaac Wright Jr., Doug Robinson, and Alison Greenspan via Doug Robinson Productions. Steinberg...
- 5/11/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Boris McGiver (House of Cards) and Tyla Harris (Fear the Walking Dead) are set as series regulars in ABC’s legal/family drama pilot from The Last Ship co-creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg, Power executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, The Goldbergs executive producer Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan. Written by Steinberg and directed by George Tillman Jr., the fictional project is a serialized legal and family drama that centers on Aaron (Nicholas Pinnock), a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. McGiver will play Da Maskins, who’s running a campaign to unseat the current Attorney General, and who happens to be married to Kate (Indira Varma), the prison warden. Harris will portray Jasmine, Aaron’s (Pinnock) daughter. McGiver’s TV credits include key recurrings on House of Cards and Person of Interest.
- 3/14/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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