Olivia Liang took to Instagram today to express her disappointment at Kung Fu’s cancellation by the CW after three seasons, but also her thanks to the people who made the series possible.
In Kung Fu, a reboot of the classic series, Liang played protagonist Nicky Shen who uses her martial arts skills to protect her city from evil-doers.
“it has been the honor of my (expletive) life to work with this group of humans. we made a historic three seasons of a show. first predominantly Asian cast in a one hour network drama. first Asian American female showrunner. i don’t have enough words (or room in this carousel) to express my gratitude to my show-runners, my writers, my cast, my stunt team, my (expletive) crew… i love you all.”
Christina M. Kim wrote the pilot episode for Kung Fu and served as executive producer/co-showrunner with Robert Berens.
In Kung Fu, a reboot of the classic series, Liang played protagonist Nicky Shen who uses her martial arts skills to protect her city from evil-doers.
“it has been the honor of my (expletive) life to work with this group of humans. we made a historic three seasons of a show. first predominantly Asian cast in a one hour network drama. first Asian American female showrunner. i don’t have enough words (or room in this carousel) to express my gratitude to my show-runners, my writers, my cast, my stunt team, my (expletive) crew… i love you all.”
Christina M. Kim wrote the pilot episode for Kung Fu and served as executive producer/co-showrunner with Robert Berens.
- 5/12/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Kung Fu star Olivia Liang is opening up about the CW show’s cancellation on Thursday.
The actress took to Instagram to pay tribute to the series, which ran on the network for three seasons. “It has been the honor of my f–king life to work with this group of humans,” she wrote. “We made a historic three seasons of a show. First predominantly Asian cast in a one-hour network drama. First Asian American female showrunner. I don’t have enough words (or room in this carousel) to express my gratitude to my showrunners, my writers, my cast, my stunt team,...
The actress took to Instagram to pay tribute to the series, which ran on the network for three seasons. “It has been the honor of my f–king life to work with this group of humans,” she wrote. “We made a historic three seasons of a show. First predominantly Asian cast in a one-hour network drama. First Asian American female showrunner. I don’t have enough words (or room in this carousel) to express my gratitude to my showrunners, my writers, my cast, my stunt team,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Kung Fu‘s crime-fighting heroine is packing it up for good.
The CW has cancelled the supernatural martial arts series after three seasons, TVLine has learned. The Season 3 finale — which is now the series finale — aired on Wednesday, March 8. (The network also axed on Thursday the Supernatural prequel The Winchesters.)
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“As we reimagine the new CW, we...
The CW has cancelled the supernatural martial arts series after three seasons, TVLine has learned. The Season 3 finale — which is now the series finale — aired on Wednesday, March 8. (The network also axed on Thursday the Supernatural prequel The Winchesters.)
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- 5/11/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
The CW will not continue with Kung Fu, its reboot of the classic series, which has run for three seasons. It is the latest cancellation of an existing scripted series at the network, which is changing its business model under its new owners to focus on lower-cost scripted originals, primarily from Canada and the UK.
So far, only the CW’s strongest existing scripted series, All American and Walker, have been renewed for next season. The three least likely, The Winchesters, Kung Fu and Walker Independence, have been canceled. Remaining in limbo are Superman & Lois and All American: Homecoming, which are believed to have the best chance (however small it may be), followed by Gotham Knights.
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In anticipation of today’s news, Kung Fu Warner Bros. Television quietly explored other options for the series but was not...
So far, only the CW’s strongest existing scripted series, All American and Walker, have been renewed for next season. The three least likely, The Winchesters, Kung Fu and Walker Independence, have been canceled. Remaining in limbo are Superman & Lois and All American: Homecoming, which are believed to have the best chance (however small it may be), followed by Gotham Knights.
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In anticipation of today’s news, Kung Fu Warner Bros. Television quietly explored other options for the series but was not...
- 5/11/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Winchesters” has been canceled after one season at The CW, with the network also canceling the reboot of “Kung Fu” after three seasons.
“As we reimagine the new CW, we had to make some tough programming decisions,” The CW said in a statement. “We thank our partners at Warner Bros. and the casts and creative teams of ‘Kung Fu’ and ‘The Winchesters’ for all their hard work, creativity and dedication.”
The “Supernatural” prequel series “The Winchesters” followed demon hunters Sam and Dean’s parents, John (Drake Rodger) and Mary (Meg Donnelly), telling the story of how the couple met as teens and how they ultimately came together to save the entire world. The story is told from Dean’s (Jensen Ackles) perspective, marking the first return of Ackles’ character since the series finale in November of 2020.
In addition to Rodger and Donnelly, Bianca Kajlich, Demetria McKinney, and Nida Khurshid also starred.
“As we reimagine the new CW, we had to make some tough programming decisions,” The CW said in a statement. “We thank our partners at Warner Bros. and the casts and creative teams of ‘Kung Fu’ and ‘The Winchesters’ for all their hard work, creativity and dedication.”
The “Supernatural” prequel series “The Winchesters” followed demon hunters Sam and Dean’s parents, John (Drake Rodger) and Mary (Meg Donnelly), telling the story of how the couple met as teens and how they ultimately came together to save the entire world. The story is told from Dean’s (Jensen Ackles) perspective, marking the first return of Ackles’ character since the series finale in November of 2020.
In addition to Rodger and Donnelly, Bianca Kajlich, Demetria McKinney, and Nida Khurshid also starred.
- 5/11/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Kung Fu Season 3 Episode 13 Episode Description And Spoilers Kung Fu Season 3 Episode 13 Photos Beginning – The Search For Xiao — After uncovering Xiao’s master plan, Nicky (Olivia Liang) and the team find themselves in a race against the clock to stop her before it’s too late. Tzi Ma, Kheng Hua Tan, Shannon Dang, Jon Prasida, Eddie Liu, Gavin Stenhouse, Yvonne Chapman, Vanessa Kai, Tony Chung and J.B. Tadena also star. Joe Menendez directed the episode written by Christina M. Kim & Robert Berens (#313). Original airdate 3/8/2023. Every episode of Kung Fu will be available to stream on The CW App and Cwtv.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. s03e13 3×13 3.13 s3e13 kung fu episode After an earthquake hit Chinatown in the season two finale, season three opens with Nicky (Olivia Liang), her family, and her community attempting to rebuild in more ways than one.
- 3/8/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
The following contains spoilers for Kung Fu‘s Season 3 premiere. Proceed accordingly.
Pei-Ling is back on The CW’s Kung Fu… or is she?
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That’s the question on Nicky’s mind after seeing footage of her shifu fighting in Wednesday’s Season 3 premiere. Though it looked like Pei-Ling, Nicky noted that she used some of Shao’s moves,...
Pei-Ling is back on The CW’s Kung Fu… or is she?
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That’s the question on Nicky’s mind after seeing footage of her shifu fighting in Wednesday’s Season 3 premiere. Though it looked like Pei-Ling, Nicky noted that she used some of Shao’s moves,...
- 10/6/2022
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Legacies alum Ben Levin and Kim Rhodes (Supernatural) have joined the upcoming third season of CW’s Kung Fu in heavily recurring roles.
Levin will play Bo, a barista/vigilante who lives across the Bay in Oakland. He’s cool, smart, and strong with a jack-of-all-trades fighting style. His extracurricular crime fighting leads to a collision with Nicky (Olivia Liang) and her siblings. New in town and far from home, Bo’s eager to pitch in with the Shen family’s adventures, and to fight by Nicky’s side.
Rhodes will portray Carrie, a blunt, funny professional who works as a representative for a large restaurant investment group. When Carrie’s company takes an interest in Harmony Dumplings, Mei-Li (Kheng Hua Tan) is quick to decline their overtures, but when an unexpected friendship blooms between her and Carrie, Mei-Li opens herself up to a possible alliance.
Season 2 of the...
Levin will play Bo, a barista/vigilante who lives across the Bay in Oakland. He’s cool, smart, and strong with a jack-of-all-trades fighting style. His extracurricular crime fighting leads to a collision with Nicky (Olivia Liang) and her siblings. New in town and far from home, Bo’s eager to pitch in with the Shen family’s adventures, and to fight by Nicky’s side.
Rhodes will portray Carrie, a blunt, funny professional who works as a representative for a large restaurant investment group. When Carrie’s company takes an interest in Harmony Dumplings, Mei-Li (Kheng Hua Tan) is quick to decline their overtures, but when an unexpected friendship blooms between her and Carrie, Mei-Li opens herself up to a possible alliance.
Season 2 of the...
- 7/27/2022
- by Sofia Behzadi
- Deadline Film + TV
Well, this is a pleasant surprise.
Despite Kung Fu Season 2 Episode 13 sealing the fate of Zhilan, Yvonne Chapman is sticking around.
TV Line reported Thursday morning that Chapman will return as a series regular for Kung Fu Season 3.
If you watch Kung Fu online, you know that Zhilan was killed off after sacrificing herself to take down Russell Tan.
It was a truly shocking development and one that got fans talking.
“It was never even a question for us that we’d be asking the incredible Yvonne Chapman back to the show,” co-showrunner Bob Berens said in a statement to TV Line.
“Zhilan’s dramatic sacrifice in the Season 2 finale creates an exciting new beginning for her character, and we can”t wait for viewers to see what we’ve got planned for her.”
Jb Tadena has also been promoted to series regular in the role of Sebastian.
“We are...
Despite Kung Fu Season 2 Episode 13 sealing the fate of Zhilan, Yvonne Chapman is sticking around.
TV Line reported Thursday morning that Chapman will return as a series regular for Kung Fu Season 3.
If you watch Kung Fu online, you know that Zhilan was killed off after sacrificing herself to take down Russell Tan.
It was a truly shocking development and one that got fans talking.
“It was never even a question for us that we’d be asking the incredible Yvonne Chapman back to the show,” co-showrunner Bob Berens said in a statement to TV Line.
“Zhilan’s dramatic sacrifice in the Season 2 finale creates an exciting new beginning for her character, and we can”t wait for viewers to see what we’ve got planned for her.”
Jb Tadena has also been promoted to series regular in the role of Sebastian.
“We are...
- 7/7/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
She may be dead, but Kung Fu fan favorite Zhilan is sticking around full-time next season.
TVLine can exclusively reveal that Yvonne Chapman will be back as a series regular for Season 3, premiering Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9/8c on The CW. As you’ll recall, the reformed baddie sacrificed herself in the Season 2 finale to stop Russell Tan once and for all, helping Nicky and Mia escape in the process.
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TVLine can exclusively reveal that Yvonne Chapman will be back as a series regular for Season 3, premiering Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9/8c on The CW. As you’ll recall, the reformed baddie sacrificed herself in the Season 2 finale to stop Russell Tan once and for all, helping Nicky and Mia escape in the process.
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- 7/7/2022
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: The CW is expanding the cast for Season 2 of Kung Fu, its reboot of the classic series, adding Vanessa Yao, Annie Q. and Jb Tadena in heavily recurring roles.
Following the explosive Season 1 finale, Season 2 picks up with Nicky (Olivia Liang) and the Shens in a great place: Nicky’s been using her kung fu skills to keep Chinatown safe, she and Henry (Eddie Liu) are only deeper in love with each other, and unlike season one, the Shen family are all in the know about Nicky’s extracurricular activities. Jin and Mei-Li have righted the ship and Harmony Dumplings has seen an extraordinary recovery– the restaurant is doing better business than ever. Everything’s been great in Nicky’s life… that is, until the reemergence of Russell Tan, and the surprise appearance of Nicky’s cousin, Mia (Yao).
In addition to Liang and Liu, the series regular cast includes Tzi Ma,...
Following the explosive Season 1 finale, Season 2 picks up with Nicky (Olivia Liang) and the Shens in a great place: Nicky’s been using her kung fu skills to keep Chinatown safe, she and Henry (Eddie Liu) are only deeper in love with each other, and unlike season one, the Shen family are all in the know about Nicky’s extracurricular activities. Jin and Mei-Li have righted the ship and Harmony Dumplings has seen an extraordinary recovery– the restaurant is doing better business than ever. Everything’s been great in Nicky’s life… that is, until the reemergence of Russell Tan, and the surprise appearance of Nicky’s cousin, Mia (Yao).
In addition to Liang and Liu, the series regular cast includes Tzi Ma,...
- 1/6/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Yvonne Chapman, who heavily recurred as villain Zhilan on the first season of the CW’s Kung Fu, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2.
Chapman’s Zhilan, a hard-edged and cunning assassin, is ruthless in achieving her goals. After stealing an ancient sword from Nicky’s shifu Pei-Ling–and nearly killing Nicky in the process–Zhilan flees China and begins her pursuit of the rest of the mystical weapons. The mystery of Zhilan’s identity, and her real intentions with those weapons, will fuel Nicky’s quest for justice.
Kung Fu follows a young Chinese American woman, Nicky Shen, played by Olivia Liang, whose quarter-life crisis causes her to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to San Francisco, she finds her hometown is overrun with crime and corruption and her own parents Jin...
Chapman’s Zhilan, a hard-edged and cunning assassin, is ruthless in achieving her goals. After stealing an ancient sword from Nicky’s shifu Pei-Ling–and nearly killing Nicky in the process–Zhilan flees China and begins her pursuit of the rest of the mystical weapons. The mystery of Zhilan’s identity, and her real intentions with those weapons, will fuel Nicky’s quest for justice.
Kung Fu follows a young Chinese American woman, Nicky Shen, played by Olivia Liang, whose quarter-life crisis causes her to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to San Francisco, she finds her hometown is overrun with crime and corruption and her own parents Jin...
- 8/26/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: The post below contains details about the Kung Fu season one finale, “Transformation.”
For Kung Fu season one, all roads lead back to the Shaolin monastery. Written by showrunners Christina M. Kim and Robert Berens, the season ender brings Nicky (Olivia Liang) and Zhilan (Yvonne Chapman) back to the battle grounds of their first encounter to access the ancient forge of bian ge, the all-encompassing force that powers the ancient Warrior weapons.
Upon learning that her foe has stationed armed forces outside her family’s home in San Francisco, where the Shen’s prepare for Althea’s (Shannon Dang) and Dennis’ (Tony Chung) matrimonial tea ceremony, Nicky helps Zhilan unlock the puzzle-laden door to the forge. The adversaries notice that the forge lacks the coveted energy and learns that a sorcerer took the source of bian ge to a secret hideaway once mentioned by sifu Pei-Ling (Vanessa Kai...
For Kung Fu season one, all roads lead back to the Shaolin monastery. Written by showrunners Christina M. Kim and Robert Berens, the season ender brings Nicky (Olivia Liang) and Zhilan (Yvonne Chapman) back to the battle grounds of their first encounter to access the ancient forge of bian ge, the all-encompassing force that powers the ancient Warrior weapons.
Upon learning that her foe has stationed armed forces outside her family’s home in San Francisco, where the Shen’s prepare for Althea’s (Shannon Dang) and Dennis’ (Tony Chung) matrimonial tea ceremony, Nicky helps Zhilan unlock the puzzle-laden door to the forge. The adversaries notice that the forge lacks the coveted energy and learns that a sorcerer took the source of bian ge to a secret hideaway once mentioned by sifu Pei-Ling (Vanessa Kai...
- 7/22/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Television producers have long used their medium as a tool to push progressive thinking on such nuanced topics as interracial dating, queer acceptance and abortion into everyday American households. But what about storytelling that makes these creators and their supporters point the finger inward at their own shortcomings and failures to act?
This year, as a result of increased publicity for Black Lives Matter and other similar movements, several Emmy contenders have had honest conversations about race in their writers’ rooms and on screen. These depictions include the obvious outward kind, as well as the internal biases that live within us all.
Christina M. Kim, co-showrunner for the CW’s martial-arts drama “Kung Fu,” says her program had an added layer of need to cover the matter because “our show, is about a Chinese American family and a lot of it takes place within the Chinese-American community.”
As co-showrunner Robert Berens reminds,...
This year, as a result of increased publicity for Black Lives Matter and other similar movements, several Emmy contenders have had honest conversations about race in their writers’ rooms and on screen. These depictions include the obvious outward kind, as well as the internal biases that live within us all.
Christina M. Kim, co-showrunner for the CW’s martial-arts drama “Kung Fu,” says her program had an added layer of need to cover the matter because “our show, is about a Chinese American family and a lot of it takes place within the Chinese-American community.”
As co-showrunner Robert Berens reminds,...
- 6/16/2021
- by Whitney Friedlander
- Variety Film + TV
The CW is continuing to kick-ass with renewals.
The youth-skewing broadcaster has picked up freshman series Kung Fu for a second season and handed a third season of DC’s Stargirl ahead of its sophomore debut.
This comes as the network continues to look for stability in its scripted lineup – bringing the number of renewals for the 2021-22 season to 15 with only The Republic of Sarah, which launches in June, still pending.
The renewal of Kung Fu is not a surprise. The drama kicked off strong with more than 3.5M viewers watching the premiere episode and it had the highest total viewership number for a Wednesday debut in 7 years since The 100 debuted in 2014.
Kung Fu follows a young Chinese American woman, Nicky Shen, played by Olivia Liang, whose quarter-life crisis causes her to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China.
The youth-skewing broadcaster has picked up freshman series Kung Fu for a second season and handed a third season of DC’s Stargirl ahead of its sophomore debut.
This comes as the network continues to look for stability in its scripted lineup – bringing the number of renewals for the 2021-22 season to 15 with only The Republic of Sarah, which launches in June, still pending.
The renewal of Kung Fu is not a surprise. The drama kicked off strong with more than 3.5M viewers watching the premiere episode and it had the highest total viewership number for a Wednesday debut in 7 years since The 100 debuted in 2014.
Kung Fu follows a young Chinese American woman, Nicky Shen, played by Olivia Liang, whose quarter-life crisis causes her to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China.
- 5/3/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Kung Fu” has been renewed for Season 2 and “Stargirl” has been renewed for Season 3 at The CW.
“We are beyond proud to continue to share the stories of Nicky Shen and Courtney Whitmore, two strong, powerful young women at the center of this new generation of hit shows for The CW in ‘Kung Fu’ and ‘DC’s Stargirl,’” said Mark Pedowitz, chairman and CEO of The CW Network. “While each boasts remarkable talent on both sides of the camera, ‘Kung Fu’ and ‘DC’S Stargirl’ have not only treated fans to some visually stunning action and high-flying heroics, but they also both strike very powerful emotional chords as they delve into the family dynamics and personal relationships at their core, and we are so excited to see what happens next.”
The renewal announcement for “Kung Fu” comes just under a month after the series premiered. It has enjoyed strong ratings on the network since then,...
“We are beyond proud to continue to share the stories of Nicky Shen and Courtney Whitmore, two strong, powerful young women at the center of this new generation of hit shows for The CW in ‘Kung Fu’ and ‘DC’s Stargirl,’” said Mark Pedowitz, chairman and CEO of The CW Network. “While each boasts remarkable talent on both sides of the camera, ‘Kung Fu’ and ‘DC’S Stargirl’ have not only treated fans to some visually stunning action and high-flying heroics, but they also both strike very powerful emotional chords as they delve into the family dynamics and personal relationships at their core, and we are so excited to see what happens next.”
The renewal announcement for “Kung Fu” comes just under a month after the series premiered. It has enjoyed strong ratings on the network since then,...
- 5/3/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Discovery Plus released a trailer for “The Swim,” and Apple TV Plus announced original Earth Day programming, including “The Year Earth Changed” and new seasons of “Tiny World” and “Earth At Night In Color.”
Dates
Apple TV Plus announced new original Earth Day programming set to premiere on April 16, including “The Year Earth Changed” and new seasons of “Tiny World” and “Earth At Night In Color.” “The Year Earth Changed,” narrated by David Attenborough, is a special highlighting nature’s resiliency during the pandemic. It is produced by BBC Studios National History Unit, directed by Tom Beard and executive produced by Mike Gunton and Alice Keens-Soper. Coming back for a second season, “Tiny World” is a six-episode docuseries that illuminates the the ingenuity of Earth’s smallest creatures. Paul Rudd narrates and executive produces alongside Tom Hugh Jones, who also serves as writer with David Fowler.
Dates
Apple TV Plus announced new original Earth Day programming set to premiere on April 16, including “The Year Earth Changed” and new seasons of “Tiny World” and “Earth At Night In Color.” “The Year Earth Changed,” narrated by David Attenborough, is a special highlighting nature’s resiliency during the pandemic. It is produced by BBC Studios National History Unit, directed by Tom Beard and executive produced by Mike Gunton and Alice Keens-Soper. Coming back for a second season, “Tiny World” is a six-episode docuseries that illuminates the the ingenuity of Earth’s smallest creatures. Paul Rudd narrates and executive produces alongside Tom Hugh Jones, who also serves as writer with David Fowler.
- 3/29/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
During a panel Wednesday promoting their upcoming series, Kung Fu stars Olivia Liang and Tzi Ma responded to the rising number of violent acts against Asian Americans, condemning the latest incident in Atlanta when a gunman killed eight people, a majority of whom were Asian American.
“What happened last night in Atlanta with eight people killed breaks my heart and I’m not quite sure what the short-term fix is,” said Ma, who appears in the upcoming series as Jin, the father of Liang’s Nicky Shen. “We are the long-term solution.”
“It pains me, everyday it happens, everyday it’s something,” he added.
While Ma said he’s unsure of any quick fix to bring justice to the victims or undo the racist attacks, he said Asian American representation in television and media are part of long-term goals. Liang agreed with her co-star, adding that “the timing of our show is really impeccable.
“What happened last night in Atlanta with eight people killed breaks my heart and I’m not quite sure what the short-term fix is,” said Ma, who appears in the upcoming series as Jin, the father of Liang’s Nicky Shen. “We are the long-term solution.”
“It pains me, everyday it happens, everyday it’s something,” he added.
While Ma said he’s unsure of any quick fix to bring justice to the victims or undo the racist attacks, he said Asian American representation in television and media are part of long-term goals. Liang agreed with her co-star, adding that “the timing of our show is really impeccable.
- 3/17/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
“This is what I’m meant to do,” Olivia Liang’s Nicky Chen says in the first trailer for The CW’s action-drama Kung Fu, a reimagining of the 1972 classic starring David Carradine.
Kung Fu, which premieres Wednesday, April 7 at 8/7c, finds Liang (Legacies) starring as a Chinese American who decides to drop out of college following a quarter-life crisis. After a life-altering journey to an isolated monastery in China, she returns home to find the town rife with corruption and crime.
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Kung Fu, which premieres Wednesday, April 7 at 8/7c, finds Liang (Legacies) starring as a Chinese American who decides to drop out of college following a quarter-life crisis. After a life-altering journey to an isolated monastery in China, she returns home to find the town rife with corruption and crime.
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- 3/8/2021
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Mayans M.C. alum Antonio Jaramillo is set for a recurring role on the upcoming fourth season of FX’s Snowfall. Created by John Singleton & Eric Amadio and Dave Andron, the drama series revolves around the start of the cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles. Jaramillo will play Chief Oscar Fuentes, the new Tijuana Police chief who is bold, ambitious, connected, smart and dangerous. He’s willing to let Teddy and Gustavo continue to go about their business in Mexico but only if they make it worth his while. Best known for his role as Riz Arisa on Mayans M.C., Jaramillo’s previous credits include on NBC’s Shades of Blue, TNT’s Dallas and Universal Picture’s Savages. He was recently cast opposite Octavia Spencer in Amazon’s Invasion. Jaramillo is repped by McKeon/Myones Entertainment and SMS Talent.
Yvonne Chapman (Street Legal) has booked a recurring role opposite Olivia Liang in Kung Fu,...
Yvonne Chapman (Street Legal) has booked a recurring role opposite Olivia Liang in Kung Fu,...
- 11/18/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Tony Chung (Hours of Operation) is set as a series regular opposite Olivia Liang in Kung Fu, the CW’s reimagining with a female lead of the 1970s David Carradine-starring TV series, from Christina M. Kim, Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Robert Berens and Warner Bros TV.
Written by Kim and inspired by the original series created by Ed Spielman, in the new Kung Fu, a quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese-American woman, Nicky Shen (Liang), to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to find her hometown overrun with crime and corruption, she uses her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice — all while searching for the assassin who killed her Shaolin and is now targeting her.
Chung will play Dennis Soong, the beloved son of the wealthy Soong family,...
Written by Kim and inspired by the original series created by Ed Spielman, in the new Kung Fu, a quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese-American woman, Nicky Shen (Liang), to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to find her hometown overrun with crime and corruption, she uses her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice — all while searching for the assassin who killed her Shaolin and is now targeting her.
Chung will play Dennis Soong, the beloved son of the wealthy Soong family,...
- 10/6/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
This television season has been a big one for Shoshannah Stern. The writer-producer-performer released the second season of the Sundance comedy she co-created with Josh Feldman, “This Close,” and she also returned to the CW’s “Supernatural” to literally resurrect the character of Eileen Leahy.
After being killed by a hellhound in the 12th season of “Supernatural,” Eileen returned to the 15th and final season first as a ghost who was able to escape hell when Chuck/God (Rob Benedict) opened the rupture. Rather than a one-and-done guest star appearance before the series signed off for good, though, Sam (Jared Padalecki) does a spell to bring her back to life and she bonds with the Winchester brothers anew.
Returning to the show after two successful seasons of running and starring in her own show, Stern says, has given her “a better understanding of all of the pieces that have to...
After being killed by a hellhound in the 12th season of “Supernatural,” Eileen returned to the 15th and final season first as a ghost who was able to escape hell when Chuck/God (Rob Benedict) opened the rupture. Rather than a one-and-done guest star appearance before the series signed off for good, though, Sam (Jared Padalecki) does a spell to bring her back to life and she bonds with the Winchester brothers anew.
Returning to the show after two successful seasons of running and starring in her own show, Stern says, has given her “a better understanding of all of the pieces that have to...
- 1/29/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The finest episode yet of Supernatural's final season gives us a reprieve from the darkness.
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Supernatural Season 15 Episode 10
This episode opens on a monster version of Fight Club with classical music playing over it. It’s corny and it means to be -- amid the bloodshed, it’s setting the tone that this episode won’t be a serious one. Although the beginning is vicious, we soon find out our shish-kebabed werewolf is not dead, and the goal for the Winchesters is to investigate the monster fight club.
The Winchesters' real problem, however, is a lot more pedestrian than roided-out monsters fighting in cage matches. This is illustrated by Sam’s disastrous attempts at making dinner, and Dean visiting Berens’ Quick Trip (a reference to executive producer Robert Berens) and having his credit card declined. Dean suddenly has 17 cavities, Sam gets...
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Supernatural Season 15 Episode 10
This episode opens on a monster version of Fight Club with classical music playing over it. It’s corny and it means to be -- amid the bloodshed, it’s setting the tone that this episode won’t be a serious one. Although the beginning is vicious, we soon find out our shish-kebabed werewolf is not dead, and the goal for the Winchesters is to investigate the monster fight club.
The Winchesters' real problem, however, is a lot more pedestrian than roided-out monsters fighting in cage matches. This is illustrated by Sam’s disastrous attempts at making dinner, and Dean visiting Berens’ Quick Trip (a reference to executive producer Robert Berens) and having his credit card declined. Dean suddenly has 17 cavities, Sam gets...
- 1/24/2020
- Den of Geek
Many fan hearts were ruptured when not one, not two, but three big deaths rocked Supernatural season 15, episode 3 to its core.
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Supernatural Season 15 Episode 3
In “we don’t play by your normal season arc rules anymore” news, Supernatural decided to kill off three major characters and not relent with tearing out fan hearts until the credits rolled over sad theme music. Let’s dive in.
The “gate” Chuck opened to hell is actually a rupture (hence the title). The title also echoes “The Rapture” another episode directed by Charles Beeson and written by Jeremy Carver. Notably, the mausoleum that the boys and Rowena go back to (same as the premiere) also says Carver above the door. Another interesting tidbit? The Rupture was written by Robert Berens, who we learned in our interview with Ruth Connell also wrote her audition sides. Some things truly come full circle.
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This Supernatural review contains spoilers.
Supernatural Season 15 Episode 3
In “we don’t play by your normal season arc rules anymore” news, Supernatural decided to kill off three major characters and not relent with tearing out fan hearts until the credits rolled over sad theme music. Let’s dive in.
The “gate” Chuck opened to hell is actually a rupture (hence the title). The title also echoes “The Rapture” another episode directed by Charles Beeson and written by Jeremy Carver. Notably, the mausoleum that the boys and Rowena go back to (same as the premiere) also says Carver above the door. Another interesting tidbit? The Rupture was written by Robert Berens, who we learned in our interview with Ruth Connell also wrote her audition sides. Some things truly come full circle.
- 10/25/2019
- Den of Geek
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We talked to the Supernatural cast and creators about which characters will be returning for Season 15.
Supernatural Season 15 is the last season to tell the rest of the Winchester’s epic story, and that’s a tall order to fill. How do you sum up 15 years worth of stories, character arcs, and adventures? One way is by true fan service: bringing back characters from the past.
Den of Geek was part of a group of reporters who had the chance to chat with the Supernatural cast and creators at this year's San Diego Comic Con last month. Producer Robert Berens, Jared Padalecki, and executive producer Andrew Dabb kept the cards close to their chest, but let a few details slip.
How do you wrap up 15 seasons of storytelling? Andrew Dabb stated cryptically: "In some ways, some old friends will come back and some ways some old enemies...
We talked to the Supernatural cast and creators about which characters will be returning for Season 15.
Supernatural Season 15 is the last season to tell the rest of the Winchester’s epic story, and that’s a tall order to fill. How do you sum up 15 years worth of stories, character arcs, and adventures? One way is by true fan service: bringing back characters from the past.
Den of Geek was part of a group of reporters who had the chance to chat with the Supernatural cast and creators at this year's San Diego Comic Con last month. Producer Robert Berens, Jared Padalecki, and executive producer Andrew Dabb kept the cards close to their chest, but let a few details slip.
How do you wrap up 15 seasons of storytelling? Andrew Dabb stated cryptically: "In some ways, some old friends will come back and some ways some old enemies...
- 8/5/2019
- Den of Geek
There are a lot of goodbyes this Comic-Con, and while Arrow took the stage yesterday, today the cast and crew of Supernatural took the stage one last time.
Series stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, and Alexander Calvert and executive producers Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Eugenie Ross-Leming, Brad Buckner, and Robert Berens were all on hand to recall the years and tease the final season.
With a series that has been on the air as long as Supernatural, you get a lot of memories.
The sizzle reel to that effect clocks in at over ten minutes.
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Seeing all 14 years flash before their eyes, guests got to enjoy Blue Oyster Cult’s “Don’t Fear the Reaper” and “Bad Moon Rising” as well as Kansas’ iconic “Carry on Wayward Son”.
As the longest-running sci-fi/genre show in the history of television, even...
Series stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, and Alexander Calvert and executive producers Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Eugenie Ross-Leming, Brad Buckner, and Robert Berens were all on hand to recall the years and tease the final season.
With a series that has been on the air as long as Supernatural, you get a lot of memories.
The sizzle reel to that effect clocks in at over ten minutes.
Veronica Mars Finale: Are You Cussing Kidding Me?!?
Seeing all 14 years flash before their eyes, guests got to enjoy Blue Oyster Cult’s “Don’t Fear the Reaper” and “Bad Moon Rising” as well as Kansas’ iconic “Carry on Wayward Son”.
As the longest-running sci-fi/genre show in the history of television, even...
- 7/21/2019
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
On Sunday morning, the cast and creators of Supernatural took the dais in Hall H during Comic-Con — for the last time. Series stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, and Alexander Calvert and executive producers Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Eugenie Ross-Leming, Brad Buckner, and Robert Berens stepped on to the stage in what will be a long goodbye as they will end the CW series after the upcoming 15th season.
An extensive reel of Supernatural‘s greatest hits (it was over 10 minutes long!) that included footage from all 14 seasons set to the tunes of Blue Oyster Cult’s “Don’t Fear the Reaper” and “Bad Moon Rising” as well as Kansas’ iconic “Carry on Wayward Son”. There were lots of familiar faces and plenty of cheers in the video scrapbook celebrating the 14 seasons. That’s a lot of footage — but it is the longest-running sci-fi/genre series in the history of American broadcast television,...
An extensive reel of Supernatural‘s greatest hits (it was over 10 minutes long!) that included footage from all 14 seasons set to the tunes of Blue Oyster Cult’s “Don’t Fear the Reaper” and “Bad Moon Rising” as well as Kansas’ iconic “Carry on Wayward Son”. There were lots of familiar faces and plenty of cheers in the video scrapbook celebrating the 14 seasons. That’s a lot of footage — but it is the longest-running sci-fi/genre series in the history of American broadcast television,...
- 7/21/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
One lucky “Supernatural” fan walked away from the long-running CW show’s final panel at San Diego Comic-Con with an exact replica of Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean’s (Jensen Ackles) famous ’67 Chevy Impala. And Padalecki and Ackles picked the winner themselves.
Ok, the winner didn’t drive off with it, but studio Warner Bros. Television is going to get it to them once they return home from the fan convention.
Following a short clip showing the car being restored with care by a team of experts (see above), it was announced that the copy of the beloved Impala would become the property of someone in Hall H. Ackles and Padalecki pulled the winning raffle ticket (No. 3) and congratulated the winner, Laura Dittrich of Grants Pass, Oregon.
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Along with Padalecki and Ackles,...
Ok, the winner didn’t drive off with it, but studio Warner Bros. Television is going to get it to them once they return home from the fan convention.
Following a short clip showing the car being restored with care by a team of experts (see above), it was announced that the copy of the beloved Impala would become the property of someone in Hall H. Ackles and Padalecki pulled the winning raffle ticket (No. 3) and congratulated the winner, Laura Dittrich of Grants Pass, Oregon.
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Along with Padalecki and Ackles,...
- 7/21/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Now that nearly every show that I enjoy has aired their respective season finales, I must admit that Supernatural‘s had the most profound effect on me. Boasting one of the series’ best cliffhangers to date, “Moriah” saw God/Chuck revealed as the ultimate villain, as he’s quite literally bringing about the apocalypse. Sam and Dean Winchester may have averted such things before, sure, but the sh!t’s never hit the fan to this degree.
After traveling on “The Road So Far” for 14 seasons, some folks may wonder how the Winchesters’ final stop may differ from other offerings. If what was stated above doesn’t convince you, know that every soul has been freed from Hell and the dead now walk the Earth. And if that weren’t enough, every threat the boys had previously put down is now back in play – even those dating as far back...
After traveling on “The Road So Far” for 14 seasons, some folks may wonder how the Winchesters’ final stop may differ from other offerings. If what was stated above doesn’t convince you, know that every soul has been freed from Hell and the dead now walk the Earth. And if that weren’t enough, every threat the boys had previously put down is now back in play – even those dating as far back...
- 5/20/2019
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
CW boss Mark Pedowitz received his semi-annual TCA question on whether there would be a Supernatural spinoff down the road and his response today was, “If the executive producers want to do one, we’re open to listening to one.”
Back at May upfronts Pedowitz said that the Supernatural spin-off Wayward Sisters wasn’t moving forward. Today the CW president said in response to that series’ stall “we had a certain number of spots this year, so it just didn’t get there.”
Wayward Sisters was to star the original series’ Kim Rhodes in a story about Sheriff Jody Mills (Rhodes) and a group of troubled young women, all orphaned by supernatural tragedy who, under Mills’ training, become a monster-fighting force.
Pedowitz mentioned that Supernatural is such a great franchise, he’s “concerned” that “there may not be a franchise beyond that.”
Wayward Sisters came from a quartet of Supernatural writers-producers,...
Back at May upfronts Pedowitz said that the Supernatural spin-off Wayward Sisters wasn’t moving forward. Today the CW president said in response to that series’ stall “we had a certain number of spots this year, so it just didn’t get there.”
Wayward Sisters was to star the original series’ Kim Rhodes in a story about Sheriff Jody Mills (Rhodes) and a group of troubled young women, all orphaned by supernatural tragedy who, under Mills’ training, become a monster-fighting force.
Pedowitz mentioned that Supernatural is such a great franchise, he’s “concerned” that “there may not be a franchise beyond that.”
Wayward Sisters came from a quartet of Supernatural writers-producers,...
- 8/6/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Supernatural spinoff Wayward Sisters did not get a pickup because it was not where it needed to be creatively, CW chief Mark Pedowitz says.
It was the very first question Pedowitz got on his phone call with press before this morning’s Upfront presentation to advertisers.
“We had really great material this year,” he said. “We’re really exited about the five series we did pick up. We are big fans of the characters and the women who played the characters in the series, but we did not feel creatively the show is where we wanted it to be. We felt we had a better shot with Legacies.”
Pedowitz added that CW execs are “big fans” of the Wayward actresses “and hope they continue on…guest starring on Supernatural.”
But, he reiterated, he “did not feel [Wayward] was where it needed to be to go forward with it this year.”
Wayward...
It was the very first question Pedowitz got on his phone call with press before this morning’s Upfront presentation to advertisers.
“We had really great material this year,” he said. “We’re really exited about the five series we did pick up. We are big fans of the characters and the women who played the characters in the series, but we did not feel creatively the show is where we wanted it to be. We felt we had a better shot with Legacies.”
Pedowitz added that CW execs are “big fans” of the Wayward actresses “and hope they continue on…guest starring on Supernatural.”
But, he reiterated, he “did not feel [Wayward] was where it needed to be to go forward with it this year.”
Wayward...
- 5/17/2018
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
We're sorry to report The CW has declined to order the Wayward Sisters TV show to series. The project would have been a spinoff to the network's successful, long-lived Supernatural and aired as a backdoor pilot, during the current season of the original program. It did well in the ratings and drew a lot of social media attention, so the decision not to move forward is frustrating to the cast and crew -- and to fans as well (this writer among them). Developed by Andrew Dabb and Robert Berens, Wayward Sisters stars Kim Rhodes, Briana Buckmaster, Kathryn Newton, Katherine Ramdeen, Clark Backo, and Yadira Guevara-Prip. Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles co-starred in the Wayward Sisters pilot, which aired as episode 13.10 of Supernatural on January 18, 2018, on The CW. The entire Supernatural...
- 5/12/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Wayward Sisters cast members and writers are reacting to the news that the CW has decided not to move forward with the Supernatural spinoff. It was the second time the CW did a pilot for a Supernatural spinoff that didn’t go to series. Instead, the CW opted to go with Legacies, a new series in The Vampire Diaries/The Originals universe.
Wayward Sisters co-creator Andrew Dabb was one of the first to share the news on Twitter
“It breaks my heart to say this,” he wrote, “but CW has chosen to pass on Wayward Sisters. We love these characters, and have spent almost two years trying to make this show a reality on the network… but there are some fights, sometimes, you can’t win.”
Wayward Sisters aired its backdoor pilot in January. Starring the original series standout Kim Rhodes, it tells the story of Sheriff Jody Mills (Rhodes...
Wayward Sisters co-creator Andrew Dabb was one of the first to share the news on Twitter
“It breaks my heart to say this,” he wrote, “but CW has chosen to pass on Wayward Sisters. We love these characters, and have spent almost two years trying to make this show a reality on the network… but there are some fights, sometimes, you can’t win.”
Wayward Sisters aired its backdoor pilot in January. Starring the original series standout Kim Rhodes, it tells the story of Sheriff Jody Mills (Rhodes...
- 5/11/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Wayward Sisters’ hunt is over: The CW has passed on the female-led Supernatural spinoff, TVLine has confirmed.
Introduced as a backdoor pilot, the Wayward Sisters episode of Supernatural found Sheriff Jody Mills (played by Kim Rhodes) banding together with her surrogate daughters Claire Novak (Kathryn Newton) and Alex Jones (Katherine Ramdeen), pal Sheriff Donna Hanscum (Briana Buckmaster), psychic Patience (Clark Backo) and dreamwalker Kaia (Yadira Guevara-Prip) to rescue Dean and Sam from an alternate world. During their mission, Kaia was fatally stabbed, while her doppelgänger came through the rift to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Read our full recap here.
Introduced as a backdoor pilot, the Wayward Sisters episode of Supernatural found Sheriff Jody Mills (played by Kim Rhodes) banding together with her surrogate daughters Claire Novak (Kathryn Newton) and Alex Jones (Katherine Ramdeen), pal Sheriff Donna Hanscum (Briana Buckmaster), psychic Patience (Clark Backo) and dreamwalker Kaia (Yadira Guevara-Prip) to rescue Dean and Sam from an alternate world. During their mission, Kaia was fatally stabbed, while her doppelgänger came through the rift to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (Read our full recap here.
- 5/11/2018
- TVLine.com
Ever since the midseason finale of Supernatural concluded, we the fans have been kind of left in the dark as to where the series would go next. Sure, we knew that a backdoor pilot for the Wayward Sisters spinoff was next on the agenda, but all promo videos being circulated were very, very vague to say the least.
Fortunately, things have started to turn around in recent memory. Just last week, we were treated to a new trailer and a clip taken from the returning episode now that it’s finally within reach. Plus, we learned that a renewal for a fourteenth season is more than likely, so it’s probably safe to say that 2018 is off to a fine start for the “Spn Family.”
And while today’s treat isn’t video footage, it does succeed in making us excited for what’s to come. Basically, The CW has...
Fortunately, things have started to turn around in recent memory. Just last week, we were treated to a new trailer and a clip taken from the returning episode now that it’s finally within reach. Plus, we learned that a renewal for a fourteenth season is more than likely, so it’s probably safe to say that 2018 is off to a fine start for the “Spn Family.”
And while today’s treat isn’t video footage, it does succeed in making us excited for what’s to come. Basically, The CW has...
- 1/17/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Normally at this time of year, we’re gearing up to see exactly how Sam and Dean Winchester will get themselves out of whatever jam the midseason finale of Supernatural left them in. In fact, we’re in that situation yet again, but this time around, they’re going to need some major help from outside parties.
Incidentally enough, said help will come in the form of Jody Mills (Kim Rhodes), Claire Novak (Kathryn Love Newton), Donna Hanscum (Brianna Buckmaster), Alex (Katherine Ramdeen) and the recently introduced Patience (Clark Backo) – as well as newcomer Kaia (Yadira Guevara-Prip), thus setting up the hopeful Wayward Sisters spinoff.
And unlike the Bloodlines fiasco from a few years back, this backdoor pilot looks to feel much more organic, even beginning with Jody telling Claire that “The boys have been on a hunting trip and haven’t been home in a few days,” which echoes...
Incidentally enough, said help will come in the form of Jody Mills (Kim Rhodes), Claire Novak (Kathryn Love Newton), Donna Hanscum (Brianna Buckmaster), Alex (Katherine Ramdeen) and the recently introduced Patience (Clark Backo) – as well as newcomer Kaia (Yadira Guevara-Prip), thus setting up the hopeful Wayward Sisters spinoff.
And unlike the Bloodlines fiasco from a few years back, this backdoor pilot looks to feel much more organic, even beginning with Jody telling Claire that “The boys have been on a hunting trip and haven’t been home in a few days,” which echoes...
- 1/15/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Ever since the midseason finale of Supernatural concluded, we the fans have been kind of left in the dark as to where the series would go next. Sure, we knew that a backdoor pilot for the Wayward Sisters spinoff was next on the agenda, but all promo videos being circulated were very, very vague to say the least.
As it so happens, this decidedly meaty trailer for the midseason premiere is enough to tide us over for the next week, but does focus more on the hopeful spinoff than addressing what’s next for Sam and Dean Winchester themselves. When we really think about it, though, it makes sense that the producers not show all their cards at this moment, likely wishing to preserve the mystique of the horrific alternate universe known only to us as “the Bad Place” until it’s showtime.
Appropriately enough, it’s Claire Novak (Kathryn...
As it so happens, this decidedly meaty trailer for the midseason premiere is enough to tide us over for the next week, but does focus more on the hopeful spinoff than addressing what’s next for Sam and Dean Winchester themselves. When we really think about it, though, it makes sense that the producers not show all their cards at this moment, likely wishing to preserve the mystique of the horrific alternate universe known only to us as “the Bad Place” until it’s showtime.
Appropriately enough, it’s Claire Novak (Kathryn...
- 1/11/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Longtime Supernatural fans might get a case of déjà vu while watching next Thursday’s backdoor pilot for the potential female-centric spinoff Wayward Sisters.
While Dean and Sam are stuck in The Bad Place, Sheriff Jody Mills (played by Kim Rhodes) “is calling to check in or maybe tell us about a case, and she can’t get a hold of us, and we’re not returning her calls,” star Jared Padalecki shared during TVLine’s set visit.
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The Winchesters’ Mia status leads to an exchange that is...
While Dean and Sam are stuck in The Bad Place, Sheriff Jody Mills (played by Kim Rhodes) “is calling to check in or maybe tell us about a case, and she can’t get a hold of us, and we’re not returning her calls,” star Jared Padalecki shared during TVLine’s set visit.
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The Winchesters’ Mia status leads to an exchange that is...
- 1/10/2018
- TVLine.com
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Thursday’s Supernatural.
Supernatural‘s fall finale on Thursday can be summed up thusly: What in the world…?! As in, what in the world lurks in the strange, new place Dean and Sam are stuck in?
Let’s rewind: Hoping to open a rift to the apocalypse world in order to save Mary, Jack enlisted the help of dreamwalker Kaia, aka the latest Wayward Sister. But it was Jack, Dean and Sam who needed saving when the angels came looking for Lucifer’s offspring. Even Sam’s warding couldn’t keep them away… but...
Supernatural‘s fall finale on Thursday can be summed up thusly: What in the world…?! As in, what in the world lurks in the strange, new place Dean and Sam are stuck in?
Let’s rewind: Hoping to open a rift to the apocalypse world in order to save Mary, Jack enlisted the help of dreamwalker Kaia, aka the latest Wayward Sister. But it was Jack, Dean and Sam who needed saving when the angels came looking for Lucifer’s offspring. Even Sam’s warding couldn’t keep them away… but...
- 12/8/2017
- TVLine.com
Wayward Sisters‘ girl power is on full display in more than two dozen photos from the potential Supernatural spinoff.
In the backdoor pilot — penned by co-showrunner Andrew Dabb and writer Robert Berens — Sheriff Jody Mills (played by Kim Rhodes) and a group of troubled young women, all of them orphaned by supernatural tragedy, team up as a supreme monster-fighting force. Teens Claire Novak (Kathryn Newton) and Alex Jones (Katherine Ramdeen) will be joined by psychic Missouri Moseley’s granddaughter Patience Turner (Clark Backo) and newcomer Kaia (Yadira Guevara-Prip), who is introduced in this Thursday’s fall finale.
The group, along...
In the backdoor pilot — penned by co-showrunner Andrew Dabb and writer Robert Berens — Sheriff Jody Mills (played by Kim Rhodes) and a group of troubled young women, all of them orphaned by supernatural tragedy, team up as a supreme monster-fighting force. Teens Claire Novak (Kathryn Newton) and Alex Jones (Katherine Ramdeen) will be joined by psychic Missouri Moseley’s granddaughter Patience Turner (Clark Backo) and newcomer Kaia (Yadira Guevara-Prip), who is introduced in this Thursday’s fall finale.
The group, along...
- 12/5/2017
- TVLine.com
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for September 2017, including "Dragged Across Concrete", "Eggplant Emoji", "Skyscraper" and a whole lot more:
Dragged Across Concrete
Feature
Local Production Company: Moot Point (Dragged) Productions
Director: Craig Zahler
Producer: Sefton Fincham, Jack Heller, Keith Kjarval, Dallas Sonnier
Jul 22/17 - Sep 16/17
Eggplant Emoji
Feature
Local Production Company: Eggplant Productions
Director: Jake Szymanski
Producer: Ross Dinerstein
Aug 21/17 - Oct 05/17
Elsewhere
Feature
Local Production Company: Elsewhere Productions
Director: Hernan Jimenez Garcia
Sep 11/17 - Oct 11/17
I'm Not A Bad Person
Feature
Local Production Company: Not a Bad Person Productions
Director: Andrew Huculiak
Producer: Amber Ripley, Josh Huculiak
Aug 22/17 - Sep 16/17
Nicole
Feature
Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions
Director: Marc Lawrence
Exec. Producer(s): Justis Greene
Oct 23/17 - Jan 19/18
Skyscraper
Feature
Local Production Company: Main Mast Production - Can, Inc
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurter
Exec. Producer: Eric Hedayat
Aug 14/17 - Nov 17/17
Untitled Robert Zemeckis Project...
Dragged Across Concrete
Feature
Local Production Company: Moot Point (Dragged) Productions
Director: Craig Zahler
Producer: Sefton Fincham, Jack Heller, Keith Kjarval, Dallas Sonnier
Jul 22/17 - Sep 16/17
Eggplant Emoji
Feature
Local Production Company: Eggplant Productions
Director: Jake Szymanski
Producer: Ross Dinerstein
Aug 21/17 - Oct 05/17
Elsewhere
Feature
Local Production Company: Elsewhere Productions
Director: Hernan Jimenez Garcia
Sep 11/17 - Oct 11/17
I'm Not A Bad Person
Feature
Local Production Company: Not a Bad Person Productions
Director: Andrew Huculiak
Producer: Amber Ripley, Josh Huculiak
Aug 22/17 - Sep 16/17
Nicole
Feature
Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions
Director: Marc Lawrence
Exec. Producer(s): Justis Greene
Oct 23/17 - Jan 19/18
Skyscraper
Feature
Local Production Company: Main Mast Production - Can, Inc
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurter
Exec. Producer: Eric Hedayat
Aug 14/17 - Nov 17/17
Untitled Robert Zemeckis Project...
- 8/24/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
If at first you don’t succeed, try again — and that’s exactly what the Supernatural team is doing after its unsuccessful first spinoff attempt, which failed to earn a series order.
Unlike Season 9’s backdoor pilot “Bloodlines,” “which was by design meant not to feel like” the long-running CW drama from which it was spawned, the female-led potential offshoot Wayward Sisters “is meant to feel like Supernatural, but a different set of stories in that world,” co-showrunner Andrew Dabb said during a San Diego Comic-Con interview.
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Unlike Season 9’s backdoor pilot “Bloodlines,” “which was by design meant not to feel like” the long-running CW drama from which it was spawned, the female-led potential offshoot Wayward Sisters “is meant to feel like Supernatural, but a different set of stories in that world,” co-showrunner Andrew Dabb said during a San Diego Comic-Con interview.
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- 8/4/2017
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
If at first you don’t succeed, try again — and that’s exactly what the Supernatural team is doing after its unsuccessful first spinoff attempt, which failed to earn a series order.
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Unlike Season 9’s backdoor pilot “Bloodlines,” “which was by design meant not to feel like” the long-running CW drama from which it was spawned, the female-led potential offshoot Wayward Sisters “is meant to feel like Supernatural, but a different set of stories in that world,” co-showrunner Andrew Dabb said during a San Diego Comic-Con interview.
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Unlike Season 9’s backdoor pilot “Bloodlines,” “which was by design meant not to feel like” the long-running CW drama from which it was spawned, the female-led potential offshoot Wayward Sisters “is meant to feel like Supernatural, but a different set of stories in that world,” co-showrunner Andrew Dabb said during a San Diego Comic-Con interview.
- 8/4/2017
- TVLine.com
Jody Mills’ family of Wayward Sisters is growing.
The potential Supernatural spinoff has added Kathryn Newton (as Claire Novak), Katherine Ramdeen (Alex Jones) and Briana Buckmaster (Sheriff Donna Hanscum) to its cast. The trio will join Kim Rhodes (as Sheriff Jody Mills) in a backdoor pilot airing as a Season 13 episode of the long-running CW series.
Our sister site Deadline first reported the news, adding that Clark Backo (Designated Survivor) has also joined the offshoot as a newly created character: Patience Turner, an over-achiever whose life is turned upside down when she discovers she inherited a psychic gift from her...
The potential Supernatural spinoff has added Kathryn Newton (as Claire Novak), Katherine Ramdeen (Alex Jones) and Briana Buckmaster (Sheriff Donna Hanscum) to its cast. The trio will join Kim Rhodes (as Sheriff Jody Mills) in a backdoor pilot airing as a Season 13 episode of the long-running CW series.
Our sister site Deadline first reported the news, adding that Clark Backo (Designated Survivor) has also joined the offshoot as a newly created character: Patience Turner, an over-achiever whose life is turned upside down when she discovers she inherited a psychic gift from her...
- 7/23/2017
- TVLine.com
If you have also been traveling on “The Road So Far,” then you’d know Supernatural has introduced no shortage of memorable recurring characters over the course of its already aired twelve seasons. That said, you’d think one or two of them would be ripe for a spinoff, but, originally, The CW intended on going in a different direction.
Perhaps you’ll be able to recall the “Bloodlines” episode from season 9, which, if you were unaware, was the network’s first attempt at a backdoor pilot. By that, we mean characters and concepts were introduced in the flagship series, with the intention of paying them off in the planned spinoff.
As it turned out, the experiment didn’t go over well with fans as it was more similar in tone to The Vampire Diaries instead of the series it was meant to complement. Not only that, but it violated rules already established by the longstanding mythology (example: a shapeshifter being able to change in the blink of an eye, something only the Alpha would’ve been able to do). So, thankfully, those plans were scrapped, but the network remained keen on the idea of a Supernatural spinoff if someone were to ever get the formula right.
With that, we’re pleased to say the second attempt at doing so sounds much more organic, with Wayward Sisters set to feature Jody Mills (played by Kim Rhodes) as the lead, who’s undoubtedly one of the more popular guest characters Supernatural has yet produced. And, just as was the case with “Bloodlines,” this’ll get its own backdoor pilot to be aired in the upcoming thirteenth season.
Here’s what’s known about the plot, according to Deadline:
[Wayward Sisters] tells the story of Sheriff Jody Mills (Rhodes) and a group of troubled young women, all of them orphaned by supernatural tragedy. Under Mills’ training and protection, the women will emerge as a supreme monster-fighting force. Unlike the original series, which centers on a biological brothers, Wayward Sisters is about a sisterhood of girls in a foster family. The spinoff hails from a quartet of Supernatural writers-producers, showrunners Andrew Dabb and Robert Singer as well as Phil Sgriccia, Robert Berens.
After reading that, it’s hard not to argue with the assumptions that Claire Novak, Alex Jones and possibly even Donna Hanscum will also factor heavily into the Supernatural offshoot. Either way, be sure to stay tuned, as we’ll no doubt have more to report on this front over the course of the next year.
Perhaps you’ll be able to recall the “Bloodlines” episode from season 9, which, if you were unaware, was the network’s first attempt at a backdoor pilot. By that, we mean characters and concepts were introduced in the flagship series, with the intention of paying them off in the planned spinoff.
As it turned out, the experiment didn’t go over well with fans as it was more similar in tone to The Vampire Diaries instead of the series it was meant to complement. Not only that, but it violated rules already established by the longstanding mythology (example: a shapeshifter being able to change in the blink of an eye, something only the Alpha would’ve been able to do). So, thankfully, those plans were scrapped, but the network remained keen on the idea of a Supernatural spinoff if someone were to ever get the formula right.
With that, we’re pleased to say the second attempt at doing so sounds much more organic, with Wayward Sisters set to feature Jody Mills (played by Kim Rhodes) as the lead, who’s undoubtedly one of the more popular guest characters Supernatural has yet produced. And, just as was the case with “Bloodlines,” this’ll get its own backdoor pilot to be aired in the upcoming thirteenth season.
Here’s what’s known about the plot, according to Deadline:
[Wayward Sisters] tells the story of Sheriff Jody Mills (Rhodes) and a group of troubled young women, all of them orphaned by supernatural tragedy. Under Mills’ training and protection, the women will emerge as a supreme monster-fighting force. Unlike the original series, which centers on a biological brothers, Wayward Sisters is about a sisterhood of girls in a foster family. The spinoff hails from a quartet of Supernatural writers-producers, showrunners Andrew Dabb and Robert Singer as well as Phil Sgriccia, Robert Berens.
After reading that, it’s hard not to argue with the assumptions that Claire Novak, Alex Jones and possibly even Donna Hanscum will also factor heavily into the Supernatural offshoot. Either way, be sure to stay tuned, as we’ll no doubt have more to report on this front over the course of the next year.
- 6/21/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Joseph Baxter Kirsten Howard Dec 6, 2017
Supernatural spin-off Wayward Sisters will get a backdoor pilot in season 13 of the long-running series. Here's your first look...
Much like the previous attempted Supernatural spinoff a few years ago - the vampire-centric Bloodline (not to be confused with the Netflix drama of the same name) - The CW will set up Wayward Sisters with a backdoor pilot episode, which will air on January 18th in the Us.
EW have scored a bunch of promo images from the episode and you can check them out in our gallery above. Just click on the main image up there to fire it up!
Wayward Sisters cast, crew and story
Kim Rhodes will star as her long-running Supernatural character - sheriff Jody Mills - joined by young female cohorts, each tragically orphaned in attacks by monsters.
Now, via San Diego Comic Con, the full cast has been announced.
Supernatural spin-off Wayward Sisters will get a backdoor pilot in season 13 of the long-running series. Here's your first look...
Much like the previous attempted Supernatural spinoff a few years ago - the vampire-centric Bloodline (not to be confused with the Netflix drama of the same name) - The CW will set up Wayward Sisters with a backdoor pilot episode, which will air on January 18th in the Us.
EW have scored a bunch of promo images from the episode and you can check them out in our gallery above. Just click on the main image up there to fire it up!
Wayward Sisters cast, crew and story
Kim Rhodes will star as her long-running Supernatural character - sheriff Jody Mills - joined by young female cohorts, each tragically orphaned in attacks by monsters.
Now, via San Diego Comic Con, the full cast has been announced.
- 6/20/2017
- Den of Geek
The CW is taking another stab at a Supernatural spinoff, this one built around Kim Rhodes’ Sheriff Jody Mills.
According to Deadline, which first broke the news, the premise for the potential offshoot — tentatively titled Wayward Sisters — will be introduced in a Season 13 episode of Supernatural. Here’s the conceit: Sheriff Mills (played by Rhodes) and a group of troubled young women, all of them orphaned by supernatural tragedy, will team up as a supreme monster-fighting force.
“Unlike the original series, which centers on a biological brothers, Wayward Sisters is about a sisterhood of girls in a foster family,” Deadline reports.
According to Deadline, which first broke the news, the premise for the potential offshoot — tentatively titled Wayward Sisters — will be introduced in a Season 13 episode of Supernatural. Here’s the conceit: Sheriff Mills (played by Rhodes) and a group of troubled young women, all of them orphaned by supernatural tragedy, will team up as a supreme monster-fighting force.
“Unlike the original series, which centers on a biological brothers, Wayward Sisters is about a sisterhood of girls in a foster family,” Deadline reports.
- 6/20/2017
- TVLine.com
In a matter of hours, Supernatural will have wrapped its twelfth season with a two-hour finale as the cult favorite horror series continues its attempt at being this generation’s answer to Gunsmoke. But before the festivities kickoff, let’s have a look at a sneak peek that’s surfaced online today.
From what we can gather, the clip embedded at the top likely picks up not long after where last week’s episode left off – with Sam and Dean Winchester trapped in the Men of Letters bunker with the very woman who brought foot torture to primetime television, Toni Bevell.
Thanks to Mr. Ketch and his cohorts, this powder keg of a trio are left with seemingly no way out and a limited air supply. Knowing that desperate times call for desperate measures, it looks like they’ll rely on supernatural means (what else?) to get out of this precarious position.
From what we can gather, the clip embedded at the top likely picks up not long after where last week’s episode left off – with Sam and Dean Winchester trapped in the Men of Letters bunker with the very woman who brought foot torture to primetime television, Toni Bevell.
Thanks to Mr. Ketch and his cohorts, this powder keg of a trio are left with seemingly no way out and a limited air supply. Knowing that desperate times call for desperate measures, it looks like they’ll rely on supernatural means (what else?) to get out of this precarious position.
- 5/18/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Well, it’s certainly been an interesting ride on “the road so far” this past year, now hasn’t it? After being floored by what was quite essentially the spiritual sequel to season 5 a year ago, we’ve instead received two overarching stories this season that often feel quite disconnected. Yes, there has been some overlap here and there, but for the most part, it’s felt like we’ve been watching two entirely different seasons of television.
Months ago, I commented on this disconnect, which has held true right up until the end. In fact, I’ve spoken with other Supernatural diehards at conventions and such, each of which have agreed with me in saying that while the individual offerings were good this season, the overarching narrative lacked focus.
That said, it comes as no surprise that the two-hour finale reflect this, with the first half, “Who We Are,...
Months ago, I commented on this disconnect, which has held true right up until the end. In fact, I’ve spoken with other Supernatural diehards at conventions and such, each of which have agreed with me in saying that while the individual offerings were good this season, the overarching narrative lacked focus.
That said, it comes as no surprise that the two-hour finale reflect this, with the first half, “Who We Are,...
- 5/12/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Now that it is officially the longest running U.S fantasy television series, Supernatural will surely garner even more attention with its upcoming twelfth season. Having ended on a significant cliffhanger last year, the show that follows brothers Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) as they hunt supernatural entities and creatures will return as even more of a family affair, with mother Mary reappearing.
For more on what to expect from the premiere, you can consult the official synopsis below:
“Mama Winchester Is Back — Dean (Jensen Ackles) is overwhelmed as he comes face to face with his mom, Mary Winchester (guest star Samantha Smith). Meanwhile, Sam (Jared Padalecki) is fighting for his life after Toni, from the Woman of Letters, shot him. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb (#1201).”
The beauty of Supernatural as a concept is that, even when characters die – as was the case for...
For more on what to expect from the premiere, you can consult the official synopsis below:
“Mama Winchester Is Back — Dean (Jensen Ackles) is overwhelmed as he comes face to face with his mom, Mary Winchester (guest star Samantha Smith). Meanwhile, Sam (Jared Padalecki) is fighting for his life after Toni, from the Woman of Letters, shot him. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb (#1201).”
The beauty of Supernatural as a concept is that, even when characters die – as was the case for...
- 10/7/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
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