“The Muppets Mayhem” has been canceled after just one season at Disney+, Variety has learned.
The series was originally ordered at Disney+ in early 2022 and debuted on the streamer in May 2023. The cast of the series included Lily Singh, Tahj Mowry, Saara Chaudry, and Anders Holm.
Per the official description, the comedy series followed “The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet — on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora (Singh), the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally record their first studio album.”
The Muppet performers for the show included Matt Vogel as Floyd, Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Peter Linz as Lips,...
The series was originally ordered at Disney+ in early 2022 and debuted on the streamer in May 2023. The cast of the series included Lily Singh, Tahj Mowry, Saara Chaudry, and Anders Holm.
Per the official description, the comedy series followed “The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet — on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora (Singh), the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally record their first studio album.”
The Muppet performers for the show included Matt Vogel as Floyd, Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Peter Linz as Lips,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
No hostage left behind.
So many of your favorite stars have come together to thank President Biden for his efforts in working to peace amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Amid the news that two American hostages and two Israeli hostages have been released from captivity, Hollywood heavyweights are hoping for the safe return of the 220 innocent people who are still being held hostage by Hamas.
“We are heartened by Friday’s release of the two American hostages, Judith Ranaan and her daughter Natalie Ranaan and by today’s release of two Israelis, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, whose husbands remain in captivity,” the letter read.
The letter continued, “But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive,...
So many of your favorite stars have come together to thank President Biden for his efforts in working to peace amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Amid the news that two American hostages and two Israeli hostages have been released from captivity, Hollywood heavyweights are hoping for the safe return of the 220 innocent people who are still being held hostage by Hamas.
“We are heartened by Friday’s release of the two American hostages, Judith Ranaan and her daughter Natalie Ranaan and by today’s release of two Israelis, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, whose husbands remain in captivity,” the letter read.
The letter continued, “But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
All seven seasons of ABC’s Once Upon a Time will start streaming on Hulu Sept. 1. The fairytale drama has been streaming exclusively on Disney+ since it left Netflix; it will now be shared by the two Disney entertainment platforms.
Exclusivity, considered paramount in the early stages of the streaming wars, has taken a back seat to media companies’ push for additional revenue and profitability. The strategy shift has led to original HBO series streaming on Netflix, for example, with NBCUniversal’s Suits also finding its way to the global streamer.
At Disney, there has been increasing cross-pollination between previously walled-up Disney+ and Hulu.
The Simpsons, which started streaming exclusively on Disney+ at launch, also has a couple of seasons available on Hulu.
Once Upon a Time is considered a quintessential Disney+ series as it has been built on classic Disney IP, including most Disney princesses. Same goes for Marvel...
Exclusivity, considered paramount in the early stages of the streaming wars, has taken a back seat to media companies’ push for additional revenue and profitability. The strategy shift has led to original HBO series streaming on Netflix, for example, with NBCUniversal’s Suits also finding its way to the global streamer.
At Disney, there has been increasing cross-pollination between previously walled-up Disney+ and Hulu.
The Simpsons, which started streaming exclusively on Disney+ at launch, also has a couple of seasons available on Hulu.
Once Upon a Time is considered a quintessential Disney+ series as it has been built on classic Disney IP, including most Disney princesses. Same goes for Marvel...
- 8/29/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The upcoming fantasy television series ‘The Chosen One is adapted from Peter Gross and Mark Millar’s book series ‘American Jesus.
The plot revolves around a boy named Jodie who finds out that he possesses the abilities like that of Jesus Christ like turning water into wine, making crippled walk, and maybe raising the dead too.
But while the Yaquí and Evangelical leaders try to make him use his powers to save humankind, Jodie only wants to impress his crush and stand up to bullies.
As he struggles to come to terms with his destiny, he begins to realize the truth about his identity. Bobby Luhnow is set to star as Jodie in the series. It is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on August 16, 2023.
Following is a list of other coming-of-age fantasy television series that you might be interested in if you like The Chosen One.
Also Read: Top 10 Movies Like Heart of Stone.
The plot revolves around a boy named Jodie who finds out that he possesses the abilities like that of Jesus Christ like turning water into wine, making crippled walk, and maybe raising the dead too.
But while the Yaquí and Evangelical leaders try to make him use his powers to save humankind, Jodie only wants to impress his crush and stand up to bullies.
As he struggles to come to terms with his destiny, he begins to realize the truth about his identity. Bobby Luhnow is set to star as Jodie in the series. It is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on August 16, 2023.
Following is a list of other coming-of-age fantasy television series that you might be interested in if you like The Chosen One.
Also Read: Top 10 Movies Like Heart of Stone.
- 7/26/2023
- by Suvechchha Saha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
When the Writers Guild strike began on May 2, it wasn’t just union members trying to anticipate what a months-long work stoppage might mean.
A number of industry and writer-adjacent organizations on both coasts had already begun discussions about the work stoppage’s potential impact in the weeks before negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers ended on May 1 without a deal. With the memory of the three months it took to reach a deal during the last Hollywood writers’ strike in 2007-2008 on the mind, industry and entertainment-adjacent organizations were on alert.
The challenge, a few tell The Hollywood Reporter, wasn’t whether they’d respond, but to what needs, when and for how long alongside what the WGA was already offering its striking members.
As of last December, that was $20 million in strike funds, according to the union, with WGA West’s...
A number of industry and writer-adjacent organizations on both coasts had already begun discussions about the work stoppage’s potential impact in the weeks before negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers ended on May 1 without a deal. With the memory of the three months it took to reach a deal during the last Hollywood writers’ strike in 2007-2008 on the mind, industry and entertainment-adjacent organizations were on alert.
The challenge, a few tell The Hollywood Reporter, wasn’t whether they’d respond, but to what needs, when and for how long alongside what the WGA was already offering its striking members.
As of last December, that was $20 million in strike funds, according to the union, with WGA West’s...
- 5/18/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marlee Matlin, Ramy Youssef, Lauren Ridloff, Ryan O’Connell and Ali Stroker are among the Hollywood names supporting the Inevitable Foundation’s open letter calling on the industry to shift away from relying on disability consultants and instead hire creatives with disabilities on film and TV projects.
A total of 35 deaf, disabled and allied writers, actors, showrunners and producers signed their names to the letter written and published by the Inevitable Foundation’s co-founders Marisa Torelli-Pedevska and Richie Siegel as part of their new Hire Disabled Writers, Not Just A Disability Consultant initiative.
Paul Feig, Jason Katims, Sian Heder, Liz Tigelaar, Krista Vernoff, Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, Josh Feldman, Shoshannah Stern and Timothy Omundson also backed the open letter, pledging to, in their own creative capacities, put more disabled creatives in positions of power and move away from the consultant model. It’s a system frequently used “instead of — not...
A total of 35 deaf, disabled and allied writers, actors, showrunners and producers signed their names to the letter written and published by the Inevitable Foundation’s co-founders Marisa Torelli-Pedevska and Richie Siegel as part of their new Hire Disabled Writers, Not Just A Disability Consultant initiative.
Paul Feig, Jason Katims, Sian Heder, Liz Tigelaar, Krista Vernoff, Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, Josh Feldman, Shoshannah Stern and Timothy Omundson also backed the open letter, pledging to, in their own creative capacities, put more disabled creatives in positions of power and move away from the consultant model. It’s a system frequently used “instead of — not...
- 3/23/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Manifest star Josh Dallas knows full well how lucky the show is to have a second bite of the apple, and he’s truly made the most of it. Much like the series’ central mystery involving Montego Air Flight 828 which disappeared and reappeared five years later, the former NBC supernatural drama briefly vanished last summer, only to return as a Netflix series a couple months later. Creator Jeff Rake’s remaining three-season plan evolved into a 20-episode season four that will be split into two parts, with part one arriving Nov. 4 on Netflix.
For Dallas, he credits the show’s passionate fans, affectionately dubbed “The Manifesters,” for the series’ rebirth, as they, combined with new viewers, rallied to keep the show’s existing three seasons atop the Netflix charts for a prolonged period.
“There was this amazing groundswell from our fans who not...
Manifest star Josh Dallas knows full well how lucky the show is to have a second bite of the apple, and he’s truly made the most of it. Much like the series’ central mystery involving Montego Air Flight 828 which disappeared and reappeared five years later, the former NBC supernatural drama briefly vanished last summer, only to return as a Netflix series a couple months later. Creator Jeff Rake’s remaining three-season plan evolved into a 20-episode season four that will be split into two parts, with part one arriving Nov. 4 on Netflix.
For Dallas, he credits the show’s passionate fans, affectionately dubbed “The Manifesters,” for the series’ rebirth, as they, combined with new viewers, rallied to keep the show’s existing three seasons atop the Netflix charts for a prolonged period.
“There was this amazing groundswell from our fans who not...
- 10/26/2022
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Click here to read the full article.
Beauty and the Beast is getting the live treatment at ABC to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved animated classic’s history-making Academy Award nomination.
The Disney-backed broadcast network is making a two-hour, live-action/animated special that will feature a new cast and air Dec. 15 on the broadcast network. Jon M. Chu (In the Heights, Wicked) is on board to executive produce the project, which will be directed by Hamish Hamilton. The latter is best known for helming awards shows including the Emmys and Grammys, as well as the Super Bowl halftime show, ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live and a pair of Disney’s quarantine-era sing-alongs. The special will be available to stream Dec. 16 on Disney+.
“Beauty and the Beast is a timeless story and we’re so fortunate to work with creative mastermind Jon M. Chu and veteran director Hamish...
Beauty and the Beast is getting the live treatment at ABC to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved animated classic’s history-making Academy Award nomination.
The Disney-backed broadcast network is making a two-hour, live-action/animated special that will feature a new cast and air Dec. 15 on the broadcast network. Jon M. Chu (In the Heights, Wicked) is on board to executive produce the project, which will be directed by Hamish Hamilton. The latter is best known for helming awards shows including the Emmys and Grammys, as well as the Super Bowl halftime show, ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live and a pair of Disney’s quarantine-era sing-alongs. The special will be available to stream Dec. 16 on Disney+.
“Beauty and the Beast is a timeless story and we’re so fortunate to work with creative mastermind Jon M. Chu and veteran director Hamish...
- 7/5/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Muppets are staging another comeback.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Disney+ has handed out a series order to The Muppets Mayhem.
The series follows the Electric Mayhem Band as they work on their first-ever album.
Lilly Singh is attached to play Nora, "the junior A&r executive who is tasked with managing and wrangling the band that originally debuted" in the pilot for The Muppet Show back in 1975.
The project comes from The Goldbergs creator Adam F. Goldberg, Bill Barretta, and Jeff Yorkes based on characters created by Him Henson.
The latest series chronicles The Electric Mayhem Band as they go on an epic musical journey to finally record their first studio album.
With the help of Nora, the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally go platinum.
“We are so excited to bring the story of The Electric...
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Disney+ has handed out a series order to The Muppets Mayhem.
The series follows the Electric Mayhem Band as they work on their first-ever album.
Lilly Singh is attached to play Nora, "the junior A&r executive who is tasked with managing and wrangling the band that originally debuted" in the pilot for The Muppet Show back in 1975.
The project comes from The Goldbergs creator Adam F. Goldberg, Bill Barretta, and Jeff Yorkes based on characters created by Him Henson.
The latest series chronicles The Electric Mayhem Band as they go on an epic musical journey to finally record their first studio album.
With the help of Nora, the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally go platinum.
“We are so excited to bring the story of The Electric...
- 3/7/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Disney Plus has ordered a new series about the beloved Muppets musical group The Electric Mayhem Band, Variety has learned.
The series, titled “The Muppets Mayhem” will follow the the band as they try to record their first ever album. Lilly Singh will star as Nora, the human junior A&r executive tasked with managing The Electric Mayhem band. The band consists of Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone, and Lips on trumpet.
“The Goldbergs” creator Adam F. Goldberg developed the series along with Bill Barretta and Jeff Yorkes based on characters created by Jim Henson. Goldberg and Barretta also executive produce, with Yorkes co-executive producing. Michael Bostick and Kris Eber also executive produce along with David Lightbody of The Muppets Studio and Leigh Slaughter. ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio will produce.
The series, titled “The Muppets Mayhem” will follow the the band as they try to record their first ever album. Lilly Singh will star as Nora, the human junior A&r executive tasked with managing The Electric Mayhem band. The band consists of Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone, and Lips on trumpet.
“The Goldbergs” creator Adam F. Goldberg developed the series along with Bill Barretta and Jeff Yorkes based on characters created by Jim Henson. Goldberg and Barretta also executive produce, with Yorkes co-executive producing. Michael Bostick and Kris Eber also executive produce along with David Lightbody of The Muppets Studio and Leigh Slaughter. ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio will produce.
- 3/7/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Beauty And the Beast's prequel series might not see the light of day.
The show is being put on hold just days after the highly-anticipated series made fresh casting additions.
Deadline first reported the news, citing creative reasons for the shocking decision.
Scripts reportedly did not come in as well as expected, and the music that was to accompany the offshoot is running behind schedule.
Production on the series had already been pushed to the summer, and delaying the show longer in its current form did not seem like a viable option.
The project was set to have Josh Gad and Luke Evans reprising their roles from the hit movie of the same name.
Briana Middleton, Fra Fee, Jelani Alladin, and Rita Ora were also attached to star.
The good news is that Disney is committed to bringing the project to fruition, but it might not be for another few years yet.
The show is being put on hold just days after the highly-anticipated series made fresh casting additions.
Deadline first reported the news, citing creative reasons for the shocking decision.
Scripts reportedly did not come in as well as expected, and the music that was to accompany the offshoot is running behind schedule.
Production on the series had already been pushed to the summer, and delaying the show longer in its current form did not seem like a viable option.
The project was set to have Josh Gad and Luke Evans reprising their roles from the hit movie of the same name.
Briana Middleton, Fra Fee, Jelani Alladin, and Rita Ora were also attached to star.
The good news is that Disney is committed to bringing the project to fruition, but it might not be for another few years yet.
- 2/10/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The “Beauty and the Beast” prequel TV series at Disney+ is on hold indefinitely, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
The hold is said to be for creative reasons as well as scheduling issues.
Josh Gad and Luke Evans, who starred in the live-action “Beauty and the Beast” movie, are both executive producing the prequel series in addition to reprising their on-camera roles. And actually, Gad is co-showrunning the show with “Once Upon a Time” bosses Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.
Other executive producers on the limited series include Liesl Tommy and legendary Disney songwriter Alan Menken. Tommy was set to direct the premiere episode of the ABC Signature series, with Glenn Slater writing the lyrics for the first episode.
Set in the iconic kingdom of “Beauty and the Beast” years before Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the prequel series was set to follow Gaston (Evans...
The hold is said to be for creative reasons as well as scheduling issues.
Josh Gad and Luke Evans, who starred in the live-action “Beauty and the Beast” movie, are both executive producing the prequel series in addition to reprising their on-camera roles. And actually, Gad is co-showrunning the show with “Once Upon a Time” bosses Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.
Other executive producers on the limited series include Liesl Tommy and legendary Disney songwriter Alan Menken. Tommy was set to direct the premiere episode of the ABC Signature series, with Glenn Slater writing the lyrics for the first episode.
Set in the iconic kingdom of “Beauty and the Beast” years before Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the prequel series was set to follow Gaston (Evans...
- 2/10/2022
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Disney+’s Beauty and the Beast prequel series will not be moving forward at this time. The decision comes as the lead cast of the eight-episode series had been assembled ahead of the planned summer 2022 shoot in the U.K.
According to sources, the call not to proceed with the show was made for creative reasons, with the scripts and original music not coming together in the direction expected or running behind schedule. With a number of creative elements up in the air and the shoot’s start already pushed from early spring to summer, a decision was made to put the project on hold. Pushing filming further into the fall was not an option because of talent availability and weather concerns, sources said.
Luke Evans and Josh Gad headline the prequel, reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou. Briana Middleton, Fra Fee and Jelani Alladin also had been cast as leads.
According to sources, the call not to proceed with the show was made for creative reasons, with the scripts and original music not coming together in the direction expected or running behind schedule. With a number of creative elements up in the air and the shoot’s start already pushed from early spring to summer, a decision was made to put the project on hold. Pushing filming further into the fall was not an option because of talent availability and weather concerns, sources said.
Luke Evans and Josh Gad headline the prequel, reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou. Briana Middleton, Fra Fee and Jelani Alladin also had been cast as leads.
- 2/10/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Beauty and the Beast” prequel series is no longer moving forward as planned at Disney Plus.
According to sources, the live-action musical show is being postponed for an undetermined amount of time due to creative and scheduling issues. The show was meant to begin shooting this summer in Europe, but certain creative elements were not yet ready, which would have delayed shooting. Given the scheduling issues this would cause with the show’s cast as well as weather constraints, it was decided to hold off and revisit the show at a later date.
News of the postponement comes just days after it was announced that Rita Ora was set to join the cast of the show, while Variety exclusively reported that “Hawkeye” alum Fra Fee was joining back in January.
The series was ordered at the streamer in June 2021. It would have seen Luke Evans and Josh Gad reprise...
According to sources, the live-action musical show is being postponed for an undetermined amount of time due to creative and scheduling issues. The show was meant to begin shooting this summer in Europe, but certain creative elements were not yet ready, which would have delayed shooting. Given the scheduling issues this would cause with the show’s cast as well as weather constraints, it was decided to hold off and revisit the show at a later date.
News of the postponement comes just days after it was announced that Rita Ora was set to join the cast of the show, while Variety exclusively reported that “Hawkeye” alum Fra Fee was joining back in January.
The series was ordered at the streamer in June 2021. It would have seen Luke Evans and Josh Gad reprise...
- 2/10/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
British pop star Rita Ora is joining Disney+’s Beauty and the Beast prequel series.
Ora, who is best known for pop hits such as Your Song and Anywhere, will play a fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom in the eight-episode limited musical series.
A regular fixture on British musical reality series, Ora has previously starred in Fifty Shades of Grey as well as starring as the Artful Dodger in 2021 feature film Twist.
She joins Luke Evans and Josh Gad, who are reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou. Briana Middleton, Fra Fee and Jelani Alladin also star.
2022 Disney+ Pilots & Series Orders
Beauty and the Beast was developed and written by Gad and Once Upon a Time creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, with the trio serving as executive producers/co-showrunners.
Set in the iconic kingdom of Beauty and the Beast...
Ora, who is best known for pop hits such as Your Song and Anywhere, will play a fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom in the eight-episode limited musical series.
A regular fixture on British musical reality series, Ora has previously starred in Fifty Shades of Grey as well as starring as the Artful Dodger in 2021 feature film Twist.
She joins Luke Evans and Josh Gad, who are reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou. Briana Middleton, Fra Fee and Jelani Alladin also star.
2022 Disney+ Pilots & Series Orders
Beauty and the Beast was developed and written by Gad and Once Upon a Time creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, with the trio serving as executive producers/co-showrunners.
Set in the iconic kingdom of Beauty and the Beast...
- 2/7/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Singer/songwriter Rita Ora has joined the cast of Disney Plus’ upcoming ‘Beauty and The Beast’ prequel. The news was announced Monday during Disney Branded Television’s session at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour.
On the “Beauty and the Beast” (working title) prequel, Ora will star as “a fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom.” She joins a cast that includes Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Briana Middleton, Fra Fee and Jelani Alladin.
Gad also serves as an executive producer and co-showrunner, along with Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.. The show takes place years before the events of “Beauty and the Beast” and follows Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light.
Ora’s film credits include the “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise, “Fast & Furious,...
On the “Beauty and the Beast” (working title) prequel, Ora will star as “a fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom.” She joins a cast that includes Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Briana Middleton, Fra Fee and Jelani Alladin.
Gad also serves as an executive producer and co-showrunner, along with Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.. The show takes place years before the events of “Beauty and the Beast” and follows Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light.
Ora’s film credits include the “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise, “Fast & Furious,...
- 2/7/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
British singer/songwriter Rita Ora is the latest addition to Disney+’s Beauty and the Beast prequel series.
Set in the iconic kingdom from Beauty and the Beast yet years before Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the series will follow Gaston and LeFou (played by Luke Evans and Josh Gad) as a surprising revelation sends them and LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly (The Tender Bar‘s Briana Middleton), on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy and adventure.
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Set in the iconic kingdom from Beauty and the Beast yet years before Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the series will follow Gaston and LeFou (played by Luke Evans and Josh Gad) as a surprising revelation sends them and LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly (The Tender Bar‘s Briana Middleton), on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy and adventure.
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- 2/7/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Rita Ora has joined the cast of the Disney+ limited prequel series for “Beauty and the Beast.” The singer-songwriter will play “a fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom,” according to the show’s updated logline.
So, not Belle, if you were holding out hope for that.
Josh Gad and Luke Evans, who starred in the live-action “Beauty and the Beast” movie, are both executive producing the prequel series in addition to reprising their on-camera roles. And actually, Gad is co-showrunning the show with “Once Upon a Time” bosses Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. Other executive producers on the limited series include Liesl Tommy and legendary Disney songwriter Alan Menken. Tommy will director the premiere episode of the ABC Signature series. Glenn Slater will write the lyrics for the first episode.
Set in the iconic kingdom of “Beauty and the...
So, not Belle, if you were holding out hope for that.
Josh Gad and Luke Evans, who starred in the live-action “Beauty and the Beast” movie, are both executive producing the prequel series in addition to reprising their on-camera roles. And actually, Gad is co-showrunning the show with “Once Upon a Time” bosses Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. Other executive producers on the limited series include Liesl Tommy and legendary Disney songwriter Alan Menken. Tommy will director the premiere episode of the ABC Signature series. Glenn Slater will write the lyrics for the first episode.
Set in the iconic kingdom of “Beauty and the...
- 2/7/2022
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Jelani Alladin (The Walking Dead: World Beyond) is set as a series regular in Disney+’s upcoming Beauty and the Beast (working title) prequel series, joining previously announced Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Briana Middleton and Fra Fee.
The eight-episode limited musical series, a prequel to the 2017 live-action film, was developed and written by Gad and Once Upon a Time creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, with the trio serving as executive producers/co-showrunners. Tony Award-nominated director Liesl Tommy executive produces and directs the pilot.
Set in the iconic kingdom of Beauty and the Beast years before the Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the series will follow Gaston (Evans) and LeFou (Gad) as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly (Middleton), after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy, and adventure.
The eight-episode limited musical series, a prequel to the 2017 live-action film, was developed and written by Gad and Once Upon a Time creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, with the trio serving as executive producers/co-showrunners. Tony Award-nominated director Liesl Tommy executive produces and directs the pilot.
Set in the iconic kingdom of Beauty and the Beast years before the Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the series will follow Gaston (Evans) and LeFou (Gad) as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly (Middleton), after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy, and adventure.
- 1/20/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Hawkeye alum Fra Fee has signed on for role in Disney+’s upcoming Beauty and the Beast prequel series, joining previously announced Luke Evans, Josh Gad and Briana Middleton, Deadline has confirmed.
The eight-episode limited musical series, a prequel to the 2017 live-action film, was developed and written by Gad and Once Upon a Time creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, with the trio serving as executive producers/co-showrunners.
Set in the iconic kingdom of Beauty and the Beast years before the Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the series will follow Gaston (Evans) and LeFou (Gad) as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly (Middleton), after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy, and adventure. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new...
The eight-episode limited musical series, a prequel to the 2017 live-action film, was developed and written by Gad and Once Upon a Time creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, with the trio serving as executive producers/co-showrunners.
Set in the iconic kingdom of Beauty and the Beast years before the Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the series will follow Gaston (Evans) and LeFou (Gad) as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly (Middleton), after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy, and adventure. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new...
- 1/19/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fra Fee is staying in business with Disney Plus with a role in the upcoming “Beauty and the Beast” prequel series, Variety has learned exclusively.
The live-action musical series was ordered at the streamer in June 2021. It stars Luke Evans and Josh Gad, who will reprise the roles of Gaston and LeFou (Louie) respectively from the 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast” film. In addition, newcomer Briana Middleton will play Tilly, Louie’s stepsister. Set in the iconic kingdom of “Beauty and the Beast” years before the Beast and Belle’s romance, the series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with Tilly after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the trio off on an unexpected journey.
Fee will star as Prince Benoit Berlioz, a childhood friend of Tilly’s who has grown into a handsome, charismatic, confident prince.
Fee was most recently seen in...
The live-action musical series was ordered at the streamer in June 2021. It stars Luke Evans and Josh Gad, who will reprise the roles of Gaston and LeFou (Louie) respectively from the 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast” film. In addition, newcomer Briana Middleton will play Tilly, Louie’s stepsister. Set in the iconic kingdom of “Beauty and the Beast” years before the Beast and Belle’s romance, the series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with Tilly after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the trio off on an unexpected journey.
Fee will star as Prince Benoit Berlioz, a childhood friend of Tilly’s who has grown into a handsome, charismatic, confident prince.
Fee was most recently seen in...
- 1/19/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC brass have made the final round of decisions on the network’s outstanding drama pilots. Following the pickup to series for sprawling multi-generational Latinx family drama Promised Land earlier today, the network has opted not to proceed with the fairytale-themed Epic, executive produced by Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis.
ABC previously picked up to series drama pilot Queens while passing on Triage, Dark Horse and the Kevin Costner-executive produced National Parks Investigation.
Epic, written by former Once Upon a Time writer Brigitte Hales and directed by James Griffiths, was among three 2021 ABC drama pilots that were put on a different track; it was filmed in Ireland for post-upfront consideration. The large-scope drama, headlined by Brittany O’Grady and also starring Sarah Hyland and Eleanor Fanyinka, was described as a romantic anthology that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
Like Once Upon a Time,...
ABC previously picked up to series drama pilot Queens while passing on Triage, Dark Horse and the Kevin Costner-executive produced National Parks Investigation.
Epic, written by former Once Upon a Time writer Brigitte Hales and directed by James Griffiths, was among three 2021 ABC drama pilots that were put on a different track; it was filmed in Ireland for post-upfront consideration. The large-scope drama, headlined by Brittany O’Grady and also starring Sarah Hyland and Eleanor Fanyinka, was described as a romantic anthology that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
Like Once Upon a Time,...
- 8/11/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC decided Wednesday not to move forward with “Once Upon a Time” creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis’s fairy tale pilot “Epic,” TheWrap has learned.
The now-scrapped project, which is described as “a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience,” stars Brittany O’Grady as cynical princess Lune, Sarah Hyland as princess Rose, Eleanor Fanyinka as the mysterious character The Seer and “Game of Thrones” alum Toby Sebastian as Prince Philippe.
Horowitz and Kitsis, who most recently reteamed to reboot Steven Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, are executive producers on the “Epic” pilot. Brigitte Hales, a veteran of “Once Upon a Time” and Hulu’s “11.22.63,” wrote the pilot script and is also an executive producer.
The pilot hailed from Disney’s studio ABC Signature.
Horowitz and Kitsis’ “Once Upon a Time” ran on ABC for seven seasons, from 2011 to 2018. The show, which centered around...
The now-scrapped project, which is described as “a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience,” stars Brittany O’Grady as cynical princess Lune, Sarah Hyland as princess Rose, Eleanor Fanyinka as the mysterious character The Seer and “Game of Thrones” alum Toby Sebastian as Prince Philippe.
Horowitz and Kitsis, who most recently reteamed to reboot Steven Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, are executive producers on the “Epic” pilot. Brigitte Hales, a veteran of “Once Upon a Time” and Hulu’s “11.22.63,” wrote the pilot script and is also an executive producer.
The pilot hailed from Disney’s studio ABC Signature.
Horowitz and Kitsis’ “Once Upon a Time” ran on ABC for seven seasons, from 2011 to 2018. The show, which centered around...
- 8/11/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
ABC has picked up the Latino drama project “Promised Land” to series. The show is described as an epic, generation-spanning drama about two Latinx families vying for wealth and power in California’s Sonoma Valley.
The cast includes John Ortiz as Joe Sandoval, Cecilia Suárez as Lettie Sandoval, Augusto Aguilera as Mateo, Christina Ochoa as Veronica Sandoval, Mariel Molino as Camila Sandoval, Tonatiuh as Antonio Sandoval, Andres Velez as Carlos, Katya Martín as Juana and Rolando Chusan as Billy.
Matt Lopez is set to write and executive produce the pilot. Lopez has developed a number of projects with ABC and other broadcasters in the past. He most recently created and executive produced the CTV drama “Gone,” starring Chris Noth, Leven Rambin and Danny Pino. As a feature writer, his credits include “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “Race to Witch Mountain,” “Bedtime Stories” and “The Wild.” He is currently also a writer on...
The cast includes John Ortiz as Joe Sandoval, Cecilia Suárez as Lettie Sandoval, Augusto Aguilera as Mateo, Christina Ochoa as Veronica Sandoval, Mariel Molino as Camila Sandoval, Tonatiuh as Antonio Sandoval, Andres Velez as Carlos, Katya Martín as Juana and Rolando Chusan as Billy.
Matt Lopez is set to write and executive produce the pilot. Lopez has developed a number of projects with ABC and other broadcasters in the past. He most recently created and executive produced the CTV drama “Gone,” starring Chris Noth, Leven Rambin and Danny Pino. As a feature writer, his credits include “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “Race to Witch Mountain,” “Bedtime Stories” and “The Wild.” He is currently also a writer on...
- 8/11/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Epic, the Disney-themed fairy tale anthology, is not moving forward at ABC.
The Disney-owned broadcast network has opted to not pick up the drama pilot to series. Ordered to pilot in January under new network topper Craig Erwich, Epic would have marked a homecoming to ABC for Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. The duo exec produced Epic alongside writer Brigitte Hales, who previously worked with Horowitz and Kitsis on Once Upon a Time and their short-lived Apple anthology Amazing Stories.
Sources say the pilot didn’t come in strong despite execs being excited about the script. The pilot was ...
The Disney-owned broadcast network has opted to not pick up the drama pilot to series. Ordered to pilot in January under new network topper Craig Erwich, Epic would have marked a homecoming to ABC for Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. The duo exec produced Epic alongside writer Brigitte Hales, who previously worked with Horowitz and Kitsis on Once Upon a Time and their short-lived Apple anthology Amazing Stories.
Sources say the pilot didn’t come in strong despite execs being excited about the script. The pilot was ...
- 8/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Epic, the Disney-themed fairy tale anthology, is not moving forward at ABC.
The Disney-owned broadcast network has opted to not pick up the drama pilot to series. Ordered to pilot in January under new network topper Craig Erwich, Epic would have marked a homecoming to ABC for Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. The duo exec produced Epic alongside writer Brigitte Hales, who previously worked with Horowitz and Kitsis on Once Upon a Time and their short-lived Apple anthology Amazing Stories.
Sources say the pilot didn’t come in strong despite execs being excited about the script. The pilot was ...
The Disney-owned broadcast network has opted to not pick up the drama pilot to series. Ordered to pilot in January under new network topper Craig Erwich, Epic would have marked a homecoming to ABC for Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. The duo exec produced Epic alongside writer Brigitte Hales, who previously worked with Horowitz and Kitsis on Once Upon a Time and their short-lived Apple anthology Amazing Stories.
Sources say the pilot didn’t come in strong despite execs being excited about the script. The pilot was ...
- 8/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
ABC is making some decisions about its remaining pilots, and it's bad news for three promising ideas.
Kevin Costner-executive produced National Parks Investigation, Triage, and Dark Horse are no longer moving ahead at the network.
The good news is that National Parks Investigation and Dark Horse are both being shopped to other outlets, but the jury is out on whether Triage will be shopped.
National Parks follows the elite special agents of the Investigative Services Branch who are tasked with solving the most complex and heinous crimes committed within the diverse and majestic National Parks of the Isb’s Pacific West region.
The cast included Billy Cambell, Angel Parker, Gerardo Celasco, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Blu Hunt, Tiffany Dupont, and Guillermo Diaz.
Something tells us this one would serve as a good companion to Yellowstone over on Paramount.
Dark Horse follows an Indigenous woman thrust into the national limelight after...
Kevin Costner-executive produced National Parks Investigation, Triage, and Dark Horse are no longer moving ahead at the network.
The good news is that National Parks Investigation and Dark Horse are both being shopped to other outlets, but the jury is out on whether Triage will be shopped.
National Parks follows the elite special agents of the Investigative Services Branch who are tasked with solving the most complex and heinous crimes committed within the diverse and majestic National Parks of the Isb’s Pacific West region.
The cast included Billy Cambell, Angel Parker, Gerardo Celasco, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Blu Hunt, Tiffany Dupont, and Guillermo Diaz.
Something tells us this one would serve as a good companion to Yellowstone over on Paramount.
Dark Horse follows an Indigenous woman thrust into the national limelight after...
- 7/2/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
ABC has made decisions on three of its five outstanding drama pilots, passing on Triage, Dark Horse and the Kevin Costner-executive produced National Parks Investigation. Meanwhile, Epic and Promised Land, whose final cuts are still being locked in, remain in consideration for midseason. They come from ABC Signature, has options on the casts until September I hear.
Dark Horse, which was not produced, and National Parks Investigation will be shopped by their lead studios, Universal Television and A+E Studios, respectively. Triage, from 20th Century TV, also may be shopped.
Second-cycle medical drama pilot Triage had a rollercoaster ride. The project, told in three different time frames, did not fare well with the first cut, did significantly better with the second cut, which had promising testing results, then cooled off during screenings but had enough of a momentum to be kept in contention back in May.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
National Parks Investigation,...
Dark Horse, which was not produced, and National Parks Investigation will be shopped by their lead studios, Universal Television and A+E Studios, respectively. Triage, from 20th Century TV, also may be shopped.
Second-cycle medical drama pilot Triage had a rollercoaster ride. The project, told in three different time frames, did not fare well with the first cut, did significantly better with the second cut, which had promising testing results, then cooled off during screenings but had enough of a momentum to be kept in contention back in May.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
National Parks Investigation,...
- 7/1/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC is thinning what’s left of its 2021 pilot herd, with the network passing on a trio of in-limbo drama projects — including the Kevin Costner-penned National Parks Investigation.
Medical procedural Triage and political drama Dark Horse are also not moving forward at the network, although the latter project will be shopped around by Universal Television.
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Potential series still in contention for...
Medical procedural Triage and political drama Dark Horse are also not moving forward at the network, although the latter project will be shopped around by Universal Television.
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Potential series still in contention for...
- 7/1/2021
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Disney has officially ordered the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ prequel series for Disney+ and will see both Luke Evans and Josh Gad reprise their roles from the film.
The live-action musical series will see Evans and Gad, reprise the roles of Gaston and LeFou (Louie), they are joined by newcomer Briana Middleton who takes on the role of Tilly, Louie’s stepsister.
The series will be set in the kingdom of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ years before the Beast and Belle’s romance, it will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the trio off on an unexpected journey. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbours many secrets.
The series is said to shed...
The live-action musical series will see Evans and Gad, reprise the roles of Gaston and LeFou (Louie), they are joined by newcomer Briana Middleton who takes on the role of Tilly, Louie’s stepsister.
The series will be set in the kingdom of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ years before the Beast and Belle’s romance, it will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the trio off on an unexpected journey. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbours many secrets.
The series is said to shed...
- 6/16/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Disney Plus is ready to continue its assault on the small-screen. Fresh off the successful, potentially awards-worthy launches of Marvel shows like “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and “Loki,” Disney announced Tuesday plans to expand the “Beauty and the Beast” universe. Set to start production in the spring of 2022, the limited series will explore the backstory of Gaston (played by Luke Evans) and LeFou (played by Josh Gad) “as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy, and adventure,” according to a Disney release. “While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets.”
Briana Middleton will play Tilly on the show. Evans and Gad, of course,...
Briana Middleton will play Tilly on the show. Evans and Gad, of course,...
- 6/15/2021
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
In compounding proof that there is truly no series that Disney won’t exploit for more content, today Disney+ announced the greenlight of “Beauty and the Beast” (working title), a limited musical series set before the 2017 live-action film. The eight-episode prequel will star Luke Evans (“The Alienist”) and House of Mouse favorite Josh Gad (“Frozen 2”), reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou (Louie), and introduce Briana Middleton (“The Tender Bar”) as Louie’s stepsister, Tilly.
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The series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with Tilly after a revelation from her past comes to light, sending the trio off on a journey across the kingdom to untangle mysteries of the past and dangers of the present. The series’ creative team also includes Tony Award-nominated director Liesl Tommy,...
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The series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with Tilly after a revelation from her past comes to light, sending the trio off on a journey across the kingdom to untangle mysteries of the past and dangers of the present. The series’ creative team also includes Tony Award-nominated director Liesl Tommy,...
- 6/15/2021
- by Kambole Campbell
- The Playlist
Disney+ is solidifying itself as the perfect place to expand upon some of its biggest properties.
Yep, we're talking about the Beauty and the Beast Prequel, which has landed a series order, according to Deadline.
Set several years before the events of the 2017 live-action film, Beauty and the Beast (working title) “will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy, and adventure,” per the show’s official logline.
“While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets.”
Said Gary Marsh, president, and chief creative officer of Disney Branded Television of the series order:
“For anyone who’s ever wondered how a brute like...
Yep, we're talking about the Beauty and the Beast Prequel, which has landed a series order, according to Deadline.
Set several years before the events of the 2017 live-action film, Beauty and the Beast (working title) “will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy, and adventure,” per the show’s official logline.
“While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets.”
Said Gary Marsh, president, and chief creative officer of Disney Branded Television of the series order:
“For anyone who’s ever wondered how a brute like...
- 6/15/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Disney+ is turning back the pages of a tale as old as time to answer questions you didn’t even know you had.
The network has officially greenlit Beauty and the Beast, an eight-episode limited series which serves as a prequel to the 2017 live-action movie of the same name.
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Set several years before the events of the film, Beauty and the Beast (working title) “will follow...
The network has officially greenlit Beauty and the Beast, an eight-episode limited series which serves as a prequel to the 2017 live-action movie of the same name.
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Set several years before the events of the film, Beauty and the Beast (working title) “will follow...
- 6/15/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The long-gestating Gaston & LeFou Beauty and the Beast prequel series is a go. Disney+ has officially greenlighted Beauty and the Best (working title), an eight-episode limited musical series, a prequel to the 2017 live-action film. The movie’s Luke Evans and Josh Gad are reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou (Louie) in the series, joined by newcomer Briana Middleton (The Tender Bar) as the female lead, Louie’s stepsister, Tilly.
Beauty and the Beast was developed and written by Gad and Once Upon a Time creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, with the trio serving as executive producers/co-showrunners.
Set in the iconic kingdom of Beauty and the Beast years before the Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the series will follow Gaston (Evans) and LeFou (Gad) as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly (Middleton), after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely...
Beauty and the Beast was developed and written by Gad and Once Upon a Time creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, with the trio serving as executive producers/co-showrunners.
Set in the iconic kingdom of Beauty and the Beast years before the Beast and Belle’s epic romance, the series will follow Gaston (Evans) and LeFou (Gad) as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly (Middleton), after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely...
- 6/15/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Beauty and the Beast” prequel has officially been ordered to series at Disney Plus, Variety has learned.
The live-action musical series will star Luke Evans and Josh Gad, who will reprise the roles of Gaston and LeFou (Louie) respectively from the 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast” film. In addition, newcomer Briana Middleton will join the show as Tilly, Louie’s stepsister. The prequel series was first announced as being in development in March 2020.
Set in the iconic kingdom of “Beauty and the Beast” years before the Beast and Belle’s romance, the series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the trio off on an unexpected journey. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets.
The live-action musical series will star Luke Evans and Josh Gad, who will reprise the roles of Gaston and LeFou (Louie) respectively from the 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast” film. In addition, newcomer Briana Middleton will join the show as Tilly, Louie’s stepsister. The prequel series was first announced as being in development in March 2020.
Set in the iconic kingdom of “Beauty and the Beast” years before the Beast and Belle’s romance, the series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s step-sister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the trio off on an unexpected journey. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets.
- 6/15/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Disney+ is bringing back Luke Evans and Josh Gad as Gaston and LeFou from “Beauty and the Beast.” The two will star in a prequel series for Disney+, which was officially ordered on Tuesday.
The series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy, and adventure. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets.
Briana Middleton will play Tilly.
The eight-episode series, which is tentatively titled “Beauty and the Beast” (despite featuring neither Beauty or the Beast), is being written and executive produced by Gad and “Once Upon a Time” duo Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. All three will serve as co-showrunners.
The series will follow Gaston and LeFou as they set off with LeFou’s stepsister, Tilly, after a surprising revelation from her past comes to light, sending the unlikely trio off on an unexpected journey filled with romance, comedy, and adventure. While the mysteries of the past are uncovered and the dangers of the present grow, old friends and new enemies reveal that this familiar kingdom harbors many secrets.
Briana Middleton will play Tilly.
The eight-episode series, which is tentatively titled “Beauty and the Beast” (despite featuring neither Beauty or the Beast), is being written and executive produced by Gad and “Once Upon a Time” duo Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. All three will serve as co-showrunners.
- 6/15/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
ABC believes that its year-round development cycle will mean that it can give creators of pilots such as Kevin Costner’s National Parks and Epic from Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis a better shot of landing on the schedule.
The Disney-owned network still has a number of pilot projects in various states of production and ABC chief Craig Erwich told Deadline that it will “continue to evaluate” these dramas.
This comes after it handed series pickups for the 2021/22 broadcast season to pilots The Wonder Years, Queens, Maggie and Abbott Elementary and passed on pilots including Sam Esmail’s Acts of Crime and comedies Black Don’t Crack and Bucktown.
Erwich said crime drama National Parks, which the Yellowstone star co-wrote with Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird, is still in editing, while romantic anthology Epic, which stars Brittany O’Grady, Sarah Hyland and Eleanor Fanyinka, and Matt Lopez...
The Disney-owned network still has a number of pilot projects in various states of production and ABC chief Craig Erwich told Deadline that it will “continue to evaluate” these dramas.
This comes after it handed series pickups for the 2021/22 broadcast season to pilots The Wonder Years, Queens, Maggie and Abbott Elementary and passed on pilots including Sam Esmail’s Acts of Crime and comedies Black Don’t Crack and Bucktown.
Erwich said crime drama National Parks, which the Yellowstone star co-wrote with Aaron Helbing and Jon Baird, is still in editing, while romantic anthology Epic, which stars Brittany O’Grady, Sarah Hyland and Eleanor Fanyinka, and Matt Lopez...
- 5/18/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been a busy day at ABC.
The network has handed series pickups to pilots The Wonder Years, Queens, Maggie and Abbott Elementary and passed on pilots including Sam Esmail’s Acts of Crime and comedies Black Don’t Crack and Bucktown.
But there are five pilots that are still in consideration for the 2021-22 broadcast season, including Kevin Costner’s National Parks Investigation, that will be considered for midseason.
These also include Dark Horse, Epic, Promised Land and Triage.
Dark Hose, Epic and Promised Land have yet to be filmed and will be considered after the upfronts, while the off-cycle Triage pilot was produced and went through a rollercoaster ride of a poorly received first cut, highly testing second cut and so-so screening response. National Parks Investigation was considered a wildcard for fall consideration but a final, broadcast-length cut of the pilot, was not delivered in time.
National Parks Investigation,...
The network has handed series pickups to pilots The Wonder Years, Queens, Maggie and Abbott Elementary and passed on pilots including Sam Esmail’s Acts of Crime and comedies Black Don’t Crack and Bucktown.
But there are five pilots that are still in consideration for the 2021-22 broadcast season, including Kevin Costner’s National Parks Investigation, that will be considered for midseason.
These also include Dark Horse, Epic, Promised Land and Triage.
Dark Hose, Epic and Promised Land have yet to be filmed and will be considered after the upfronts, while the off-cycle Triage pilot was produced and went through a rollercoaster ride of a poorly received first cut, highly testing second cut and so-so screening response. National Parks Investigation was considered a wildcard for fall consideration but a final, broadcast-length cut of the pilot, was not delivered in time.
National Parks Investigation,...
- 5/14/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
From Modern Family to something more Epic.
Sarah Hyland has joined the cast of the ABC pilot Epic, from Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis.
Deadline broke the exciting news.
Hyland is attached to play Rose, a princess who’s about to marry her Prince Charming.
“But her fairy tale gets upended when he has second thoughts, and trying to preserve her dreams opens her up to an unexpected world,” per the official synopsis.
The cast of the potential series is led by Brittany O’Grady (Little Voice), who plays cynical princess Luna, and Eleanor Fanyinka (Holby City), who plays a mysterious character known as The Seer.
Hyland is best known for playing Hayley Dunphy on ABC's comedy series Modern Family.
Her TV credits also include Shadowhunters, Veronica Mars, and Lipstick Jungle.
O'Grady's casting as Luna broke last month, revealing that the character is changed by a broken heart.
Sarah Hyland has joined the cast of the ABC pilot Epic, from Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis.
Deadline broke the exciting news.
Hyland is attached to play Rose, a princess who’s about to marry her Prince Charming.
“But her fairy tale gets upended when he has second thoughts, and trying to preserve her dreams opens her up to an unexpected world,” per the official synopsis.
The cast of the potential series is led by Brittany O’Grady (Little Voice), who plays cynical princess Luna, and Eleanor Fanyinka (Holby City), who plays a mysterious character known as The Seer.
Hyland is best known for playing Hayley Dunphy on ABC's comedy series Modern Family.
Her TV credits also include Shadowhunters, Veronica Mars, and Lipstick Jungle.
O'Grady's casting as Luna broke last month, revealing that the character is changed by a broken heart.
- 5/12/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Sarah Hyland has left the Modern Family nest… and now she’s flocking back to ABC.
The actress has joined the cast of the Alphabet network’s drama pilot Epic, from Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, our sister site Deadline reports. The series is described as a romantic anthology “that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.”
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The actress has joined the cast of the Alphabet network’s drama pilot Epic, from Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, our sister site Deadline reports. The series is described as a romantic anthology “that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.”
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- 5/11/2021
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Modern Family alumna Sarah Hyland is returning to ABC, joining the cast of fairytale drama pilot Epic, from Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis and ABC Signature.
Epic, headlined by Brittany O’Grady and also starring Eleanor Fanyinka, is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.
Hyland will play Rose. She is as princess-y as princesses come, and about to marry her Prince Charming. But her fairy tale gets upended when he has second thoughts, and trying to preserve her dreams opens her up to an unexpected world.
Epic was penned by former Once Upon a Time writer Brigitte Hales, who executive produces with Horowitz, Kitsis and Griffiths. James Griffiths is directing the pilot, which is not for fall 2021 consideration.
Hyland starred for eleven seasons on ABC’s Modern Family as Haley, the eldest of the Dunphy family children.
Epic, headlined by Brittany O’Grady and also starring Eleanor Fanyinka, is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.
Hyland will play Rose. She is as princess-y as princesses come, and about to marry her Prince Charming. But her fairy tale gets upended when he has second thoughts, and trying to preserve her dreams opens her up to an unexpected world.
Epic was penned by former Once Upon a Time writer Brigitte Hales, who executive produces with Horowitz, Kitsis and Griffiths. James Griffiths is directing the pilot, which is not for fall 2021 consideration.
Hyland starred for eleven seasons on ABC’s Modern Family as Haley, the eldest of the Dunphy family children.
- 5/11/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s the first week of May, which is normally when Deadline does its final handicapping of the new crop of broadcast pilots’ pickup changes. As the TV industry — and the country — are starting to see the first signs of a return to normalcy, the broadcast networks are gearing up for the upfronts, in their usual timeframe just two weeks away. However, the pilot evaluation process is anything but conventional this year after the 2020 pilot cycle was delayed by the pandemic, so we see 2020 pilots being screened alongside 2021 ones and pilot-to-series orders being handed out alongside straight-to-series pickups and off-cycle pilot green lights.
It is risky trying to make any predictions this year, but, keeping up a Deadline tradition, here is what I hear is going on at the five broadcast networks.
ABC, which had a top executive change mid-development cycle, with Hulu’s Craig Erwich taking over programming, has...
It is risky trying to make any predictions this year, but, keeping up a Deadline tradition, here is what I hear is going on at the five broadcast networks.
ABC, which had a top executive change mid-development cycle, with Hulu’s Craig Erwich taking over programming, has...
- 5/3/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Alexander Hodge will guest star in ABC’s drama pilot “Epic,” hailing from “Once Upon a Time” creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. The actor joins previously announced lead cast members Eleanor Fanyinka and Brittany O’Grady in the ABC Signature production.
“Epic” is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairytales for a new audience. O’Grady will play Luna, who is a fairytale princess made cynical by a broken heart. She doesn’t believe in love stories, which is unfortunate because she is about to find herself caught in the most epic one of all — her own. Fanyinka will play The Seer, a mysterious and playful figure who can lead you down the path of true love. ABC did not provide a character description for Hodge.
Most recently, Hodge was seen as Andrew on the fourth season of the critically acclaimed Issa Rae series “Insecure” on HBO, and...
“Epic” is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairytales for a new audience. O’Grady will play Luna, who is a fairytale princess made cynical by a broken heart. She doesn’t believe in love stories, which is unfortunate because she is about to find herself caught in the most epic one of all — her own. Fanyinka will play The Seer, a mysterious and playful figure who can lead you down the path of true love. ABC did not provide a character description for Hodge.
Most recently, Hodge was seen as Andrew on the fourth season of the critically acclaimed Issa Rae series “Insecure” on HBO, and...
- 4/23/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Prolific TV pilot director James Griffiths has been tapped to direct and executive produce ABC’s fairytale drama pilot Epic, from Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis and ABC Signature. Shooting is currently underway in Ireland.
Epic, starring Brittany O’Grady, is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.
Epic was penned by former Once Upon a Time writer Brigitte Hales, who executive produces with Horowitz, Kitsis and Griffiths.
BAFTA-nominated Griffiths just wrapped directing and executive producing the pilot of the upcoming Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks, based on the hit film franchise. Griffiths has had nine of 11 pilots he’s directed and executive produced picked up to series, including the ongoing hit series A Million Little Things, Black-ish, which has become one of ABC’s flagship comedy series, and Freeform spinoff Grown-ish. Most recently, Griffiths directed and executive...
Epic, starring Brittany O’Grady, is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.
Epic was penned by former Once Upon a Time writer Brigitte Hales, who executive produces with Horowitz, Kitsis and Griffiths.
BAFTA-nominated Griffiths just wrapped directing and executive producing the pilot of the upcoming Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks, based on the hit film franchise. Griffiths has had nine of 11 pilots he’s directed and executive produced picked up to series, including the ongoing hit series A Million Little Things, Black-ish, which has become one of ABC’s flagship comedy series, and Freeform spinoff Grown-ish. Most recently, Griffiths directed and executive...
- 4/20/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Brittany O’Grady will headline ABC’s drama pilot “Epic,” hailing from “Once Upon a Time” creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. The actor joins previously announced cast member Eleanor Fanyinka in the ABC Signature production.
“Epic” is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience. O’Grady will play Luna, who is a fairytale princess made cynical by a broken heart. She doesn’t believe in love stories, which is unfortunate because she is about to find herself caught in the most epic one of all— her own.
Most recently, O’Grady was seen on Bad Robot’s Apple TV Plus series “Little Voice,” executive produced by Sara Bareilles and J.J. Abrams. She also co-led the Fox musical drama series “Star” alongside Claire Jude Demorest and Ryan Destiny Irons, and starred in the horror film “Black Christmas” directed by Sophia Takal. O’Grady’s...
“Epic” is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience. O’Grady will play Luna, who is a fairytale princess made cynical by a broken heart. She doesn’t believe in love stories, which is unfortunate because she is about to find herself caught in the most epic one of all— her own.
Most recently, O’Grady was seen on Bad Robot’s Apple TV Plus series “Little Voice,” executive produced by Sara Bareilles and J.J. Abrams. She also co-led the Fox musical drama series “Star” alongside Claire Jude Demorest and Ryan Destiny Irons, and starred in the horror film “Black Christmas” directed by Sophia Takal. O’Grady’s...
- 4/14/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: ABC’s fairytale drama pilot Epic has found its princess. Brittany O’Grady has been tapped as the lead in the project, from Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis.
Epic is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.
O’Grady will play Luna, a fairytale princess made cynical by a broken heart. She doesn’t believe in love stories, which is unfortunate because she is about to find herself caught in the most epic one of all — her own.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
Epic was penned by former Once Upon a Time writer Brigitte Hales, who executive produces with Horowitz and Kitsis. O’Grady joins previously cast Eleanor Fanyinka in the pilot, produced by ABC Signature.
O’Grady recently headlined the Bad Robot’s Apple TV+ series Little Voice. She also played one of the leads...
Epic is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.
O’Grady will play Luna, a fairytale princess made cynical by a broken heart. She doesn’t believe in love stories, which is unfortunate because she is about to find herself caught in the most epic one of all — her own.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
Epic was penned by former Once Upon a Time writer Brigitte Hales, who executive produces with Horowitz and Kitsis. O’Grady joins previously cast Eleanor Fanyinka in the pilot, produced by ABC Signature.
O’Grady recently headlined the Bad Robot’s Apple TV+ series Little Voice. She also played one of the leads...
- 4/14/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Christina Ochoa has been cast in a major role of the ABC drama pilot “Promised Land,” Variety has learned.
The show is described as an epic, generation-spanning drama about two Latinx families vying for wealth and power in California’s Sonoma Valley.
Ochoa will star as Veronica Sandoval, the eldest daughter of the Sandoval family, a wealthy vineyard-owning family in the Sonoma Valley. Veronica is the highly capable heir to the Heritage Wines empire and her father Joe’s trusted Number Two. But her drive and ambition have left her with some glaring personal blindspots, and Veronica’s seemingly perfect life soon starts to unravel.
Ochoa most recently appeared in “Animal Kingdom” on TNT, which was recently renewed for a sixth and final season. She also appeared in ABC’s “A Million Little Things” as well as shows like “Valor,” “Blood Drive,” and “Matador.” She will next be seen in...
The show is described as an epic, generation-spanning drama about two Latinx families vying for wealth and power in California’s Sonoma Valley.
Ochoa will star as Veronica Sandoval, the eldest daughter of the Sandoval family, a wealthy vineyard-owning family in the Sonoma Valley. Veronica is the highly capable heir to the Heritage Wines empire and her father Joe’s trusted Number Two. But her drive and ambition have left her with some glaring personal blindspots, and Veronica’s seemingly perfect life soon starts to unravel.
Ochoa most recently appeared in “Animal Kingdom” on TNT, which was recently renewed for a sixth and final season. She also appeared in ABC’s “A Million Little Things” as well as shows like “Valor,” “Blood Drive,” and “Matador.” She will next be seen in...
- 3/29/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Eleanor Fanyinka has been cast in a leading role on ABC’s pilot “Epic,” marking the first actor to sign on to the project from “Once Upon a Time” creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis.
The potential show is described as “a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.” Fanyinka has joined the pilot in the role of The Seer, a mysterious and playful figure who can lead you down the path of true love.
Hororwitz and Kitsis, who most recently reteamed to reboot Steven Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, are executive producing “Epic.” Brigitte Hales, a veteran of “Once Upon a Time” and Hulu’s “11.22.63,” is writing the pilot and executive producing as well.
The project is being produced by ABC Signature.
Hororwitz and Kitsis’ “Once Upon a Time” ran on ABC for seven seasons, from 2011 to 2018. The show, which centered around...
The potential show is described as “a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.” Fanyinka has joined the pilot in the role of The Seer, a mysterious and playful figure who can lead you down the path of true love.
Hororwitz and Kitsis, who most recently reteamed to reboot Steven Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, are executive producing “Epic.” Brigitte Hales, a veteran of “Once Upon a Time” and Hulu’s “11.22.63,” is writing the pilot and executive producing as well.
The project is being produced by ABC Signature.
Hororwitz and Kitsis’ “Once Upon a Time” ran on ABC for seven seasons, from 2011 to 2018. The show, which centered around...
- 3/22/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Eleanor Fanyinka has been cast as a lead in ABC’s drama pilot Epic. From the creators of Once Upon a Time, Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, Epic is described as a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.
Fanyinka, the first actor cast in the project, will play The Seer, a mysterious and playful figure who can lead you down the path of true love.
Epic was written by former Once Upon a Time scribe Brigitte Hales, who executive produces with Horowitz and Kitsis. ABC Signature is the studio.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
Fanyinka recently completed an arc as Rachel on Netflix’s upcoming series Sandman, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s popular comic books. She was a series regular on BBC’s Holby City and guest-starred/recurred on ITV’s Endeavour and Midsomer Murders, BBC’s Shakespeare and Hathaway and Death In Paradise,...
Fanyinka, the first actor cast in the project, will play The Seer, a mysterious and playful figure who can lead you down the path of true love.
Epic was written by former Once Upon a Time scribe Brigitte Hales, who executive produces with Horowitz and Kitsis. ABC Signature is the studio.
2021 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
Fanyinka recently completed an arc as Rachel on Netflix’s upcoming series Sandman, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s popular comic books. She was a series regular on BBC’s Holby City and guest-starred/recurred on ITV’s Endeavour and Midsomer Murders, BBC’s Shakespeare and Hathaway and Death In Paradise,...
- 3/22/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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