Starz is developing a sequel to its historical drama series “Spartacus.” Steven S. DeKnight, who created the original series, will serve as showrunner and executive producer of the new series.
“Spartacus” was inspired by the story of the gladiator of the same name who incited a massive slave rebellion against Rome in the year 73 BC. Per the logline, the sequel series will be set after the defeat of Spartacus and his revolution, depicting “a new tale of treachery, deceit and blood unfolding beneath the foreboding shadow of Rome.”
The original show debuted in 2010, with Season 1 carrying the title “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.” Starz then debuted a prequel limited series, “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,” in 2011, before producing two more seasons of the flagship titled “Vengeance” (2012) and “War of the Damned” (2013).
Along with “Spartacus,” DeKnight’ is known for writing on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” as well as writing, directing and producing “Angel,...
“Spartacus” was inspired by the story of the gladiator of the same name who incited a massive slave rebellion against Rome in the year 73 BC. Per the logline, the sequel series will be set after the defeat of Spartacus and his revolution, depicting “a new tale of treachery, deceit and blood unfolding beneath the foreboding shadow of Rome.”
The original show debuted in 2010, with Season 1 carrying the title “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.” Starz then debuted a prequel limited series, “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,” in 2011, before producing two more seasons of the flagship titled “Vengeance” (2012) and “War of the Damned” (2013).
Along with “Spartacus,” DeKnight’ is known for writing on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” as well as writing, directing and producing “Angel,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Starz is plotting a return to ancient Rome, and to its first breakout original series.
The premium cable outlet is developing a revival of/ sequel to Spartacus, the first original show to reach a wide audience. Series creator Steven S. DeKnight is writing the new take — Starz says it will “expand” on the original — and will serve as showrunner.
“It’s such an incredible honor to be invited to return to the world of Spartacus and to be met with unbridled creative support from my colleagues at Starz and Lionsgate,” DeKnight said in a statement. “Together we are crafting something truly unique and unusual for the next chapter in this epic story.”
Spartacus: Blood and Sand premiered in January 2010 on Starz and was a hit for the cabler, setting ratings marks that would stand for several years (eventually topped by the likes of Outlander and Power). The series — known for its hyperreal,...
The premium cable outlet is developing a revival of/ sequel to Spartacus, the first original show to reach a wide audience. Series creator Steven S. DeKnight is writing the new take — Starz says it will “expand” on the original — and will serve as showrunner.
“It’s such an incredible honor to be invited to return to the world of Spartacus and to be met with unbridled creative support from my colleagues at Starz and Lionsgate,” DeKnight said in a statement. “Together we are crafting something truly unique and unusual for the next chapter in this epic story.”
Spartacus: Blood and Sand premiered in January 2010 on Starz and was a hit for the cabler, setting ratings marks that would stand for several years (eventually topped by the likes of Outlander and Power). The series — known for its hyperreal,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Fast-rising filmmakers Travon Free and Martin Roe have signed with CAA for representation, at the same time announcing the Paramount Pictures film Razorblade Tears, based on the New York Times bestselling novel by S.A. Cosby, as their next project.
The pic marking their narrative feature directorial debut will be produced by Top Gun: Maverick‘s Jerry Bruckheimer. The story follows Ike and Buddy Lee, two ex-cons with little else in common other than a criminal past and a love for their dead sons, who band together in their desperate desire for revenge. In their quest to do better for their sons in death than they did in life, the pair of hardened men will confront their own prejudices about their sons and each other, as they rain down vengeance upon those who hurt their boys.
Flatiron Books published Razorblade Tears in July 2021. In addition to directing, Free and Roe...
The pic marking their narrative feature directorial debut will be produced by Top Gun: Maverick‘s Jerry Bruckheimer. The story follows Ike and Buddy Lee, two ex-cons with little else in common other than a criminal past and a love for their dead sons, who band together in their desperate desire for revenge. In their quest to do better for their sons in death than they did in life, the pair of hardened men will confront their own prejudices about their sons and each other, as they rain down vengeance upon those who hurt their boys.
Flatiron Books published Razorblade Tears in July 2021. In addition to directing, Free and Roe...
- 1/26/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Peacock has put in development Pure, a one-hour drama based on Allen Salkin’s Vanity Fair article “The Runaway Vegan,” from Weimaraner Republic Pictures and Warner Bros. Television.
Written by Heather Regnier (Veronica Mars), Pure chronicles the rise and fall of the relationship between Sarma Melngailis and Anthony Strangis, two people who fulfilled each other’s desires to live in a world that existed outside of reality — which ultimately destroyed them. A tragic, twisted love story, doomed from the start.
The title of the series likely comes from Pure Food and Wine, Melngailis’ upscale New York City raw food restaurant, which made her famous. But falling under the influence of Strangis, who promised her everything, from financial prosperity to immortality for her and her dog if she obeyed him, Melngailis siphoned 2 million off her businesses and the two went on the run until they were arrested at a motel...
Written by Heather Regnier (Veronica Mars), Pure chronicles the rise and fall of the relationship between Sarma Melngailis and Anthony Strangis, two people who fulfilled each other’s desires to live in a world that existed outside of reality — which ultimately destroyed them. A tragic, twisted love story, doomed from the start.
The title of the series likely comes from Pure Food and Wine, Melngailis’ upscale New York City raw food restaurant, which made her famous. But falling under the influence of Strangis, who promised her everything, from financial prosperity to immortality for her and her dog if she obeyed him, Melngailis siphoned 2 million off her businesses and the two went on the run until they were arrested at a motel...
- 4/13/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: 20th Century Fox TV is developing an adaptation of Michael Arceneaux’s memoir I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyonce with Jerrod Carmichael, Lee Daniels and Marc Velez.
Deadline understands that the project is set to hit the cable and streaming market as a half-hour series.
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The book, which was published by Simon & Schuster in July 2018, is a collection of 17 autobiographical essays from Arceneaux. The deal comes as Arceneaux’s second book, I Don’t Want to Die Poor, an essay collection which chronicles his struggles with private student loans and economic anxiety, is published today (April 7) by Simon & Schuster.
Deadline understands that the project is set to hit the cable and streaming market as a half-hour series.
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The book, which was published by Simon & Schuster in July 2018, is a collection of 17 autobiographical essays from Arceneaux. The deal comes as Arceneaux’s second book, I Don’t Want to Die Poor, an essay collection which chronicles his struggles with private student loans and economic anxiety, is published today (April 7) by Simon & Schuster.
- 4/7/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
This is the full list of NBC pilots for the fall 2011 season. Any new additions/updates will be in bold. S.I.L.A. (Special Investigations L.A.) Format: One-Hour Drama Network: NBC Studio: 20th Century Fox Television ProdCo: Chernin Entertainment Producers: Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope, Stephen Gaghan Writer: Stephen Gaghan Director: Stephen Gaghan Logline: In the vein of "Traffic," this complex drama is set in the world of crime, law enforcement and politics in modern-day Los Angeles. Cast: Noah Emmerich as “Mullins” Danny Pino as “Romero” Daniella Alonso as “Daniela” Matthew Levy as “Max” Madchen Amick as “Mary” Luis Chavez as “Manny” Untitled...
- 3/17/2011
- The Wrap
Two actors have signed up for role in Stephen Gaghan's NBC drama pilot S.I.L.A.. Deadline reports that Daniella Alonso and Matthew Levy will both appear in the Traffic scribe's new project, which focuses on crime, law enforcement and politics in Los Angeles. Alonso, who appeared in short-lived ABC series My Generation, will play a former newscaster who now works for the Mayor (more)...
- 3/2/2011
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Check out new Fox clips! We have fresh additions in from the following: - Firstly, there are 2 new clips from "So You Think You Can Dance." There's a Season 7 featurette as well as an auditions clip. The first, expires on August 12th and the other on June 10th. An all-new episode of "So You Think You Can Dance" airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays. - Next, see a new "Fringe" clip from the next chapter. The Anna Torv and Joshua Jackson sci-fi series returns soon. - "Glee" has 4 clips. Catch a season finale performance preview of "Faithfully" (expires July 8th) and see a "Good Vibrations" featurette! (Expires 12/22). Then, go "Inside the Music" and see a clip from episode 121 "Theatricality." Those expire June 9th. - "Sons of Tucson" has 5 clips! These are previews from Sunday, June 6th's episode of the comedy starring Tyler Labine, Frank Dolce, Benjamin Stockham, Matthew Levy and Sarayu Rao.
- 6/4/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
After a poor start, Fox pulled Sons of Tucson from the schedule. The network maintained that TV show was not cancelled. Well, it is now.
Sons of Tucson follows a sporting goods store clerk (Tyler Labine) who lives in his car. He's hired by three boys (Benjamin Stockham, Frank Dolce, and Matthew Levy) to play their father for a school meeting after their real dad goes to jail for banking fraud. In case of future emergencies, he moves into their tool shed. The series also features Sarayu Rao, Edwin Habacon, and Natalie Martinez.
The series got off to a poor start with just a 2.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.47 million viewers. Subsequent episodes performed even worse, with number four attracting only a 1.4 rating in the demo and 3.13 million viewers.
The TV show was pulled from the...
Sons of Tucson follows a sporting goods store clerk (Tyler Labine) who lives in his car. He's hired by three boys (Benjamin Stockham, Frank Dolce, and Matthew Levy) to play their father for a school meeting after their real dad goes to jail for banking fraud. In case of future emergencies, he moves into their tool shed. The series also features Sarayu Rao, Edwin Habacon, and Natalie Martinez.
The series got off to a poor start with just a 2.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.47 million viewers. Subsequent episodes performed even worse, with number four attracting only a 1.4 rating in the demo and 3.13 million viewers.
The TV show was pulled from the...
- 5/17/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Last week, Fox made the decision to pull their new Sunday night sitcom, Sons of Tucson, after just four airings. Several sites have reported that the show has been cancelled but in truth, it's on hiatus.
Sons of Tucson follows a sporting goods store clerk (Tyler Labine) who lives in his car. He’s hired by three boys (Benjamin Stockham, Frank Dolce, and Matthew Levy) to play their father for a school meeting after their real dad goes to jail for banking fraud. In case of future emergencies, he moves into their tool shed. The series also features Sarayu Rao, Edwin Habacon, and Natalie Martinez.
When it debuted last month, the ratings for Sons of Tucson weren't good and pretty much got worse every week. That's not a surprise to those behind the show since they believe it was airing in the wrong timeslot.
Sons of Tucson follows a sporting goods store clerk (Tyler Labine) who lives in his car. He’s hired by three boys (Benjamin Stockham, Frank Dolce, and Matthew Levy) to play their father for a school meeting after their real dad goes to jail for banking fraud. In case of future emergencies, he moves into their tool shed. The series also features Sarayu Rao, Edwin Habacon, and Natalie Martinez.
When it debuted last month, the ratings for Sons of Tucson weren't good and pretty much got worse every week. That's not a surprise to those behind the show since they believe it was airing in the wrong timeslot.
- 4/12/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
To no surprise, Fox has pulled Sons of Tucson after just four episodes have aired. With a track record of terrible ratings, it's most likely cancelled and leaving little hope for a second season. Interestingly, series star Tyler Labine seemed to have known the bad news was coming.
Sons of Tucson revolves around Ron Snuffkin (Labine), a sporting goods clerk who lives in his car and owes money to a loan shark. He's hired by three boys (Benjamin Stockham, Frank Dolce, and Matthew Levy) to play their father for a school meeting after their real dad goes to jail for banking fraud. The series also features Sarayu Rao, Edwin Habacon, and Natalie Martinez .
The sitcom got off to a poor start in the ratings with just a 2.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.47 million viewers. The second installment dropped even lower,...
Sons of Tucson revolves around Ron Snuffkin (Labine), a sporting goods clerk who lives in his car and owes money to a loan shark. He's hired by three boys (Benjamin Stockham, Frank Dolce, and Matthew Levy) to play their father for a school meeting after their real dad goes to jail for banking fraud. The series also features Sarayu Rao, Edwin Habacon, and Natalie Martinez .
The sitcom got off to a poor start in the ratings with just a 2.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.47 million viewers. The second installment dropped even lower,...
- 4/6/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Chicago – Tyler Labine’s lead character on the new Fox sitcom “Sons of Tucson” is not exactly the same as his ‘Sock’ from the tragically canceled “Reaper” but the two could easily be brothers. They have so much in common in their style and delivery that one almost wishes this was a true “Reaper” spin-off just so Ray Wise could make a guest appearance in the future. At least then I’d tune again. Now I’m not so sure.
TV Rating: 2.5/5.0
I’ve reviewed hundreds of new shows in my decade of covering television and rarely have I been more undecided on a sitcom after three episodes. The fact is that the crowded television marketplace dictates that indecision means death. With so many choices for your time, if you’re not hooked right away then you’re probably not coming back. It may not mean that “Sons of Tucson...
TV Rating: 2.5/5.0
I’ve reviewed hundreds of new shows in my decade of covering television and rarely have I been more undecided on a sitcom after three episodes. The fact is that the crowded television marketplace dictates that indecision means death. With so many choices for your time, if you’re not hooked right away then you’re probably not coming back. It may not mean that “Sons of Tucson...
- 3/13/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Many people were saddened when the comedy/sci-fi series Reaper was taken off the air. Mostly because it was a funny and ambitious show, but also because that meant we wouldn’t get any more of Tyler Labine reprising his role as “Sock.” It looks like that hole will finally be filled, as he’s playing a very similar character in the new Fox sitcom Sons of Tucson.
The show looks to bring in elements of some of America’s favorite family situation comedies. From a Fox press release:
In the tradition of “Malcolm in the Middle” and “The Bernie Mac Show,” Sons Of Tucson is a family comedy about three brothers who hire a charming, wayward schemer to stand in as their father when their real one goes to prison. What begins as a simple business relationship evolves into a family like no other.
Alongside Labine, the show stars Quarantine’s Benjamin Stockham,...
The show looks to bring in elements of some of America’s favorite family situation comedies. From a Fox press release:
In the tradition of “Malcolm in the Middle” and “The Bernie Mac Show,” Sons Of Tucson is a family comedy about three brothers who hire a charming, wayward schemer to stand in as their father when their real one goes to prison. What begins as a simple business relationship evolves into a family like no other.
Alongside Labine, the show stars Quarantine’s Benjamin Stockham,...
- 3/13/2010
- by Matt Raub
- The Flickcast
A new Fox sitcom and a returning Fox hit have each cast a new role. Here's a closer look at each:
Matthew Levy has joined the cast of Sons of Tucson. He'll portray Brandon Gunderson, the oldest of three brothers who hire a hustler (Tyler Labine) to serve as their father because their biological dad is in prison. The comedy will debut in early 2010. Mido Hamada (pictured) has landed a recurring role on 24, playing Mehran, the leader of a group of operatives in an Islamic country.
Matthew Levy has joined the cast of Sons of Tucson. He'll portray Brandon Gunderson, the oldest of three brothers who hire a hustler (Tyler Labine) to serve as their father because their biological dad is in prison. The comedy will debut in early 2010. Mido Hamada (pictured) has landed a recurring role on 24, playing Mehran, the leader of a group of operatives in an Islamic country.
- 8/31/2009
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
Former "Star Trek: Voyager" captain Kate Mulgrew has been cast on NBC's fall drama "Mercy."
Mulgrew will play Jeannie Flanagan, the mother of the show's lead, Veronica (Taylor Schilling). The series about a group of nurses and their relationships is in the vein of a less wacky "Grey's Anatomy."
She is repped by Innovative Artists and Lisa Loosemore.
In other casting news:
-- Jesse Williams has been tapped for a multiepisode arc on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." Details about the character are under wraps, but it is understood that he is a confident new medical professional.
Williams, best known for his role in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" and ABC Family's "Greek," next stars in MGM's "The Cabin in the Woods," directed by Drew Goddard and written by Goddard and Joss Whedon, and in director Antoine Fuqua's "Brooklyn's Finest." He is repped by Wme and Roar.
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Mulgrew will play Jeannie Flanagan, the mother of the show's lead, Veronica (Taylor Schilling). The series about a group of nurses and their relationships is in the vein of a less wacky "Grey's Anatomy."
She is repped by Innovative Artists and Lisa Loosemore.
In other casting news:
-- Jesse Williams has been tapped for a multiepisode arc on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." Details about the character are under wraps, but it is understood that he is a confident new medical professional.
Williams, best known for his role in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" and ABC Family's "Greek," next stars in MGM's "The Cabin in the Woods," directed by Drew Goddard and written by Goddard and Joss Whedon, and in director Antoine Fuqua's "Brooklyn's Finest." He is repped by Wme and Roar.
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- 8/30/2009
- by By James Hibberd and Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Young actor Matthew Levy has joined Fox's upcoming series "Sons of Tuscon" as a series regular.
Levy will play Brandon Gunderson, the oldest of three brothers who hire a hustler (Tyler Labine) to act as their father while their biological father is in prison. The new single-camera comedy will premiere on Fox midseason and goes into production in mid-September.
Levy's credits include theatrical films "The Misinvention of Milo Weatherby" and "Farewell Darkness." He's repped by UTA.
Levy will play Brandon Gunderson, the oldest of three brothers who hire a hustler (Tyler Labine) to act as their father while their biological father is in prison. The new single-camera comedy will premiere on Fox midseason and goes into production in mid-September.
Levy's credits include theatrical films "The Misinvention of Milo Weatherby" and "Farewell Darkness." He's repped by UTA.
- 8/28/2009
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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