Sterlin Harjo’s FX pilot “The Sensitive Kind” has added five new cast members.
Killer Mike, Kaniehtiio Horne, Cody Lightning, Michael Hitchcock, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong have all been cast.
They join previously announced series lead Ethan Hawke as well as cast members Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle Maclachlan, and Macon Blair. Both Hake and Horne previously appeared in Harjo’s critically-acclaimed FX series “Reservation Dogs.” Hawke appeared in one episode of the final season, while Horne appeared in multiple episodes as the mystical Deer Lady.
Exact plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the fact it is described as a “Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much.” Further character details for the new cast members are also being kept under wraps
Killer Mike is repped by Active Management and WME. Horne is repped by Amanda Rosenthal Talent Agency,...
Killer Mike, Kaniehtiio Horne, Cody Lightning, Michael Hitchcock, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong have all been cast.
They join previously announced series lead Ethan Hawke as well as cast members Keith David, Siena East, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd, Tracy Letts, Kyle Maclachlan, and Macon Blair. Both Hake and Horne previously appeared in Harjo’s critically-acclaimed FX series “Reservation Dogs.” Hawke appeared in one episode of the final season, while Horne appeared in multiple episodes as the mystical Deer Lady.
Exact plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the fact it is described as a “Tulsa noir about a guy (Hawke) who knows too much.” Further character details for the new cast members are also being kept under wraps
Killer Mike is repped by Active Management and WME. Horne is repped by Amanda Rosenthal Talent Agency,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Vikram Gandhi Reprises Kumaré Character for Comedy Series ‘The Guru Inside You’ at Topic (Exclusive)
Vikram Gandhi, the filmmaker and journalist who posed as a false prophet and spiritual guide in his 2011 documentary “Kumaré,” will reprise his character for a new comedy series called “The Guru Inside You” to air on First Look Media’s streaming service Topic, TheWrap has learned exclusively.
The original series, which will debut on Topic July 2, is a comedic wellness show that will star Gandhi as the Indian guru Sri Kumaré as he provides his spiritual wisdom and guidance for audiences still stuck at home during the coronavirus.
Episodes will begin in Kumaré’s mythical compound, where he addresses his followers and reports on world events, and feature interviews with self-proclaimed experts and special guests. He will talk about the power of the mind to help us cope with issues of modern living through Kumaré’s teachings.
Also Read: First Look's Michael Bloom and Topic's Maria Zuckerman Talk 'Homegrown Success'...
The original series, which will debut on Topic July 2, is a comedic wellness show that will star Gandhi as the Indian guru Sri Kumaré as he provides his spiritual wisdom and guidance for audiences still stuck at home during the coronavirus.
Episodes will begin in Kumaré’s mythical compound, where he addresses his followers and reports on world events, and feature interviews with self-proclaimed experts and special guests. He will talk about the power of the mind to help us cope with issues of modern living through Kumaré’s teachings.
Also Read: First Look's Michael Bloom and Topic's Maria Zuckerman Talk 'Homegrown Success'...
- 6/24/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Julia Franz has been tapped to become senior vice president of comedy at Fox Entertainment, while Daniel Weidenfeld will be named senior vice president of animation at the network, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Franz will lead the charge on all comedy production and development for the network. Weidenfeld will oversee all animated production and development for both the network and third-party platforms.
Franz and Weidenfeld will report to Michael Thorn, Fox Entertainment’s president of entertainment.
“Both Julia and Daniel are fantastic executives with tremendous relationships throughout the creative community,” said Thorn. “As Fox Entertainment doubles down on our commitment both to live-action and animated comedy, these two executives will play key roles in these initiatives.”
Previously, Franz served as head of development for Spectrum Originals, where she had a hand in launching Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba series “La’s Finest” as well as the “Mad About You” reboot,...
Franz will lead the charge on all comedy production and development for the network. Weidenfeld will oversee all animated production and development for both the network and third-party platforms.
Franz and Weidenfeld will report to Michael Thorn, Fox Entertainment’s president of entertainment.
“Both Julia and Daniel are fantastic executives with tremendous relationships throughout the creative community,” said Thorn. “As Fox Entertainment doubles down on our commitment both to live-action and animated comedy, these two executives will play key roles in these initiatives.”
Previously, Franz served as head of development for Spectrum Originals, where she had a hand in launching Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba series “La’s Finest” as well as the “Mad About You” reboot,...
- 9/17/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Fox Entertainment has named Julia Franz head of comedy and Daniel Weidenfeld head of animation, the network said Tuesday.
As senior vice president of comedy, Franz will be responsible for overseeing all comedy production and development for the network. Weidenfeld, set as senior vice president of animation, will be responsible for overseeing all animated production and development for Fox Entertainment and third-party platforms. The two new SVPs will report directly to Fox Entertainment President Michael Thorn.
“Both Julia and Daniel are fantastic executives with tremendous relationships throughout the creative community,” Thorn said. “As Fox Entertainment doubles down on our commitment both to live-action and animated comedy, these two executives will play key roles in these initiatives.”
Also Read: Ratings: Fox's 'Masked Singer' Preview Special Draws 4.6 Million Viewers Against NFL
In April, Jonathan Gabay, Fox Entertainment’s former Svp of comedy development and programming, moved to Berlanti Productions, where he’s Svp of development.
As senior vice president of comedy, Franz will be responsible for overseeing all comedy production and development for the network. Weidenfeld, set as senior vice president of animation, will be responsible for overseeing all animated production and development for Fox Entertainment and third-party platforms. The two new SVPs will report directly to Fox Entertainment President Michael Thorn.
“Both Julia and Daniel are fantastic executives with tremendous relationships throughout the creative community,” Thorn said. “As Fox Entertainment doubles down on our commitment both to live-action and animated comedy, these two executives will play key roles in these initiatives.”
Also Read: Ratings: Fox's 'Masked Singer' Preview Special Draws 4.6 Million Viewers Against NFL
In April, Jonathan Gabay, Fox Entertainment’s former Svp of comedy development and programming, moved to Berlanti Productions, where he’s Svp of development.
- 9/17/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
TV industry veteran Julia Franz is poised to become Svp and head of comedy for Fox Entertainment, while Daniel Weidenfeld is expected to be named Svp and head of animation at the broadcast network, I have learned. Franz will oversee all comedy production and development for the network; Weidenfeld will shepherd all animated production and development for ox Entertainment and third party platforms. Both will report to Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn.
Fox has been without senior comedy executives since April, when the head of comedy, Evp Comedy Programming & Development Suzanna Makkos, left to join HBO Max as Evp Original Comedy and Animation, and Jonathan Gabay, Svp comedy development and programming, left to join Berlanti Productions as Svp Development. I hear out in the current executive transition is Roberto Alcantara, VP Comedy Programming & Development.
Fox Entertainment brass cast a wide net in its search for a new head of comedy.
Fox has been without senior comedy executives since April, when the head of comedy, Evp Comedy Programming & Development Suzanna Makkos, left to join HBO Max as Evp Original Comedy and Animation, and Jonathan Gabay, Svp comedy development and programming, left to join Berlanti Productions as Svp Development. I hear out in the current executive transition is Roberto Alcantara, VP Comedy Programming & Development.
Fox Entertainment brass cast a wide net in its search for a new head of comedy.
- 9/17/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Social experiment” is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit in today’s media. Everything from dumb pranks on YouTube to Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Who is America?” gets labeled under the umbrella of social experiments. But truly, has the term never been more appropriate than with the upcoming Netflix series “Trigger Warning with Killer Mike.”
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In the first trailer for the series, we learn all we need to know about ‘Trigger Warning.’ The series follows rapper Killer Mike (of Run the Jewels fame) as he tackles a new social issue each episode.
Continue reading ‘Trigger Warning With Killer Mike’ Trailer: The Rapper Takes On Racism With His Own Brand Of Satire at The Playlist.
Read More: The 50 Most Anticipated TV Shows Of 2019
In the first trailer for the series, we learn all we need to know about ‘Trigger Warning.’ The series follows rapper Killer Mike (of Run the Jewels fame) as he tackles a new social issue each episode.
Continue reading ‘Trigger Warning With Killer Mike’ Trailer: The Rapper Takes On Racism With His Own Brand Of Satire at The Playlist.
- 1/9/2019
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
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