The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations.
Prison Break (FOX)
Film Development 🗒️
- Colman Domingo will voice the Cowardly Lion in Universal’s ‘Wicked: For Good,’ the sequel hitting theaters Nov. 21. (more)
- Melissa Barrera will co-star with John Travolta in Renny Harlin’s survival thriller ‘Black Tides,’ now filming in Spain. (more)
- Garrett Hedlund, Jennifer Nettles, Ross Lynch, and Ben Dickey have joined Jessica Chastain in Shana Feste’s Netflix mystery thriller ‘Heartland.’ (more)
- Dakota Johnson will make her directorial debut with ‘A Tree Is Blue,’ with Vanessa Burghardt, Charli XCX, and Jessica Alba in talks to star. (more)
- Chase Infiniti, Christopher Briney, Gillian Anderson, and Jason Isaacs will star in Niki Byrne’s coming-of-age drama ‘The Julia Set.’ (more)
- Ryan Coogler confirmed he’s developing an ‘X-Files’ reboot, calling it a tribute to his mom, a longtime fan of the original series. (more)
- Billy Magnussen, Betty Gilpin, Gbenga Akinnagbe, and Anna Lambe have joined Aaron Sorkin’s Sony drama ‘The Social Reckoning.’ (more)
- Netflix has acquired holiday comedy ‘The In-Claus,’ a Lord Miller production written by Travis Braun and based on his short story. (more)
- James Wan’s Atomic Monster is developing Julie Soto’s YA thriller ‘The Thrashers’ into a television series. (more)
- Basquiat biopic ‘Samo Lives’ has wrapped, adding Danny Ramirez, Dane DeHaan, Kathryn Newton, Lukas Gage, and Jeffrey Wright to the cast. (more)
TV Development 📺
- Michael Fassbender will play Joseph Kennedy Sr. in Netflix’s political drama ‘Kennedy,’ from Sam Shaw and Thomas Vinterberg. (more)
- Netflix is developing multiple film and TV projects based on the hit board game ‘Catan,’ spanning live-action, animation, and unscripted formats. (more)
- Pocket.watch is producing creator-led variety show ‘Rabbit Hole,’ set to debut exclusively on Hulu in 2026. (more)
- Game Show Network is developing the Japanese family format ‘100 Choices’ with Jimmy Fallon’s B17 Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television. (more)
- Hulu has ordered a ‘Prison Break’ reboot from ‘Mayans M.C.’ creator Elgin James, featuring a new cast and storyline within the franchise universe. (more)
Business 🤝
- Netflix exec Blair Fetter is exiting after 13 years, having overseen hits like ‘Ozark,’ ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ and ‘3 Body Problem.’ (more)
- Taraji P. Henson has signed a two-picture acting and producing deal with Netflix under her TPH Entertainment banner. (more)
- Neon and Waypoint Entertainment inked a multi-picture deal including ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘No Other Choice,’ and ‘The Secret Agent.’ (more)
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