“David Makes Man” is a drama television series that takes an intriguing look into race, brotherhood, and identity issues. This coming-of-age drama first appeared on screens on August 14, 2019, on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). The storyline is about David, a teenage prodigy whose life revolves around two different worlds.
South Florida is the setting for this lyrical story created by Tarell Alvin McCraney (co-writer of “Moonlight”). The executive producers of the Peabody Award-winning show include Oprah Winfrey, Mike Kelley, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence (showrunner), and Melissa Loy. Warner Bros. produced it.
This television series got a warm reception from viewers for season 1, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s currently in the second season comprising 10 episodes that premiered June 22, 2021, and ended August 24, 2021.
This quintessential guide covers the show’s synopsis, season two cast, whether season three will come out, what happened in season two,...
South Florida is the setting for this lyrical story created by Tarell Alvin McCraney (co-writer of “Moonlight”). The executive producers of the Peabody Award-winning show include Oprah Winfrey, Mike Kelley, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence (showrunner), and Melissa Loy. Warner Bros. produced it.
This television series got a warm reception from viewers for season 1, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s currently in the second season comprising 10 episodes that premiered June 22, 2021, and ended August 24, 2021.
This quintessential guide covers the show’s synopsis, season two cast, whether season three will come out, what happened in season two,...
- 6/16/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
OWN has unveiled the premiere date and trailer for the second season of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s David Makes Man.
Set to premiere on OWN on June 22 from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Et/Pt, David Makes Man‘s sophomore season finds David (Kwame Patterson) in his 30s, a rising businessman facing an opportunity that will change him and his community forever; the mounting forces David to choose between the instincts that helped him survive or finding a new way to truly live.
The series also features series regulars Arlen Escarpeta Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Travis Coles and Cayden K. Williams. McCraney serves as executive producer alongside showrunner Dee Harris-Lawrence who serves as showrunner. Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy also executive produce under their production banner Page Fright. Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films are also executive producers.
The trailer gives David Makes Man...
Set to premiere on OWN on June 22 from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Et/Pt, David Makes Man‘s sophomore season finds David (Kwame Patterson) in his 30s, a rising businessman facing an opportunity that will change him and his community forever; the mounting forces David to choose between the instincts that helped him survive or finding a new way to truly live.
The series also features series regulars Arlen Escarpeta Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Travis Coles and Cayden K. Williams. McCraney serves as executive producer alongside showrunner Dee Harris-Lawrence who serves as showrunner. Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy also executive produce under their production banner Page Fright. Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films are also executive producers.
The trailer gives David Makes Man...
- 4/21/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
As OWN ramps up for the second season of the Peabody Award-winning drama David Makes Man from Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney and Warner Bros. Television, 10 actors are set to appear in recurring roles.
Tony Plana, Brittany S. Hall, Erica Luttrell, Zsané Jhé, Bobbi Baker, Patrice Arenas, Trinity Cidel, Brandi Huzzie, Rodney Gardiner and Janmarco Santiago have joined David Makes Man which returned to Orlando, Florida and continued production in October. On the directing side, Kiel Adrian Scott (The Bobby Brown Story) is set to return to direct five episodes of the new season while Erica Watson has been tapped to helm the remaining five episodes in the 10-episode sophomore season which is set to debut in the early summer of 2021.
McCraney serves as executive producer alongside showrunner Dee Harris-Lawrence who serves as showrunner. Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy also executive produce under their production banner Page Fright.
Tony Plana, Brittany S. Hall, Erica Luttrell, Zsané Jhé, Bobbi Baker, Patrice Arenas, Trinity Cidel, Brandi Huzzie, Rodney Gardiner and Janmarco Santiago have joined David Makes Man which returned to Orlando, Florida and continued production in October. On the directing side, Kiel Adrian Scott (The Bobby Brown Story) is set to return to direct five episodes of the new season while Erica Watson has been tapped to helm the remaining five episodes in the 10-episode sophomore season which is set to debut in the early summer of 2021.
McCraney serves as executive producer alongside showrunner Dee Harris-Lawrence who serves as showrunner. Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy also executive produce under their production banner Page Fright.
- 12/8/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Kwame Patterson is set to play the title role and Arlen Escarpeta (The Oath) also is set as a series regular in the second season of OWN’s acclaimed Peabody-winning drama series David Makes Man. Patterson has been tapped to portray the title character, the adult version of David, and Escarpeta will play his brother Jg, in the series which hails from Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. They join returning series regulars Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Travis Coles and Cayden K. Williams for season two.
Created by McCraney and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, the first season of David Makes Man centered on David Young (Akili McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy learning to survive the streets that raised him and the higher education that could offer him a way out. Season two finds David in his early 30s (played by Patterson...
Created by McCraney and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, the first season of David Makes Man centered on David Young (Akili McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy learning to survive the streets that raised him and the higher education that could offer him a way out. Season two finds David in his early 30s (played by Patterson...
- 8/6/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The first season of David Makes Man from Oscar-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) is making its way to streaming. HBO Max has acquired exclusive streaming rights to the Peabody Award-winning drama and will debut on the streamer on July 16.
The series, which is loosely based on McCraney’s experiences, comes from OWN and Warner Horizon Scripted Television and centers on the titular David played by Akili McDowell, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects. Set in South Florida, David is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied upon by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.
OWN renewed the drama for a second season in December. Dee Harris-Lawrence is set to return as showrunner while she, along with McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Mike Kelley,...
The series, which is loosely based on McCraney’s experiences, comes from OWN and Warner Horizon Scripted Television and centers on the titular David played by Akili McDowell, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects. Set in South Florida, David is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied upon by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.
OWN renewed the drama for a second season in December. Dee Harris-Lawrence is set to return as showrunner while she, along with McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Mike Kelley,...
- 6/29/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“David Makes Man” is heading to HBO Max.
The WarnerMedia streamer has acquired the exclusive streaming rights to season 1 of the OWN series, which hails from “Moonlight” originator and producer Tarell Alvin McCraney. The show’s freshman season will be available to stream on HBO Max from July 16.
News of the acquisition comes around seven months after OWN renewed the show for a second season.
The series centers on a 14-year-old prodigy (Akili McDowell) from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother (Alana Arenas) to find a way out of poverty. Set in South Florida, “David Makes Man” is inspired by events in McCraney’s own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.
“David Makes Man” hails from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence,...
The WarnerMedia streamer has acquired the exclusive streaming rights to season 1 of the OWN series, which hails from “Moonlight” originator and producer Tarell Alvin McCraney. The show’s freshman season will be available to stream on HBO Max from July 16.
News of the acquisition comes around seven months after OWN renewed the show for a second season.
The series centers on a 14-year-old prodigy (Akili McDowell) from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother (Alana Arenas) to find a way out of poverty. Set in South Florida, “David Makes Man” is inspired by events in McCraney’s own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.
“David Makes Man” hails from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence,...
- 6/29/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
ABC is looking to anthologize Revenge as it develops a Latinx reboot of the hit drama series.
The Disney-owned network has been developing a follow-up to the 2011 series, which starred Emily VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe. The reboot hails from the original series’ creator/executive producer Mike Kelley, writer-producer Joe Fazzio, Temple Hill and ABC Studios, now part of Disney TV Studios.
ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke told Deadline that it is considering a different revenge story each season if the project makes it past the development stage.
“The idea would be in that series would be to do a different revenge story each cycle. Revenge becomes the narrative like an anthology,” she said.
The new version, which is written by Kelley and Fazzio, chronicles the story of a young Latinx immigrant. Guided by one of the original series’ favorite characters, she arrives in Malibu to exact revenge on a pharmaceutical dynasty,...
The Disney-owned network has been developing a follow-up to the 2011 series, which starred Emily VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe. The reboot hails from the original series’ creator/executive producer Mike Kelley, writer-producer Joe Fazzio, Temple Hill and ABC Studios, now part of Disney TV Studios.
ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke told Deadline that it is considering a different revenge story each season if the project makes it past the development stage.
“The idea would be in that series would be to do a different revenge story each cycle. Revenge becomes the narrative like an anthology,” she said.
The new version, which is written by Kelley and Fazzio, chronicles the story of a young Latinx immigrant. Guided by one of the original series’ favorite characters, she arrives in Malibu to exact revenge on a pharmaceutical dynasty,...
- 1/9/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Own has renewed the critically acclaimed drama David Makes Man from Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) for a second season. Dee Harris-Lawrence is set to return as showrunner while she, along with McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy and Oprah Winfrey will serve as executive producers.
The series features newcomer Akili McDowell who stars as the titular 14-year-old prodigy from the projects and is loosely based on McCraney’s own experiences. The drama also includes Emmy nominated actress Phylicia Rashad as well as Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert, Jordan Bolger, Cayden K. Williams and Travis Coles.
“Tarell McCraney has brought us a gift with this series and masterfully added a beautiful new hue to our palette of dramatic storytelling on Own,” said Own president Tina Perry. “Viewers and television critics alike have embraced David Makes Man and connected to its powerful message. We are...
The series features newcomer Akili McDowell who stars as the titular 14-year-old prodigy from the projects and is loosely based on McCraney’s own experiences. The drama also includes Emmy nominated actress Phylicia Rashad as well as Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert, Jordan Bolger, Cayden K. Williams and Travis Coles.
“Tarell McCraney has brought us a gift with this series and masterfully added a beautiful new hue to our palette of dramatic storytelling on Own,” said Own president Tina Perry. “Viewers and television critics alike have embraced David Makes Man and connected to its powerful message. We are...
- 12/19/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“David Makes Man,” the critically-acclaimed coming-of-age drama from “Moonlight” creator Tarell Alvin McCraney, has been renewed for a second season at the Oprah Winfrey Network.
The series centers on a 14-year-old prodigy (Akili McDowell) from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother (Alana Arenas) to find a way out of poverty. Set in South Florida, “David Makes Man” is inspired by events in McCraney’s own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.
“Tarell McCraney has brought us a gift with this series and masterfully added a beautiful new hue to our palette of dramatic storytelling on Own,” said network president Tina Perry, announcing the renewal. “Viewers and television critics alike have embraced ‘David Makes Man’ and connected to its powerful message. We are honored to partner with the incredible producers and cast...
The series centers on a 14-year-old prodigy (Akili McDowell) from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother (Alana Arenas) to find a way out of poverty. Set in South Florida, “David Makes Man” is inspired by events in McCraney’s own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive.
“Tarell McCraney has brought us a gift with this series and masterfully added a beautiful new hue to our palette of dramatic storytelling on Own,” said network president Tina Perry, announcing the renewal. “Viewers and television critics alike have embraced ‘David Makes Man’ and connected to its powerful message. We are honored to partner with the incredible producers and cast...
- 12/19/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Own has renewed drama “David Makes Man,” from “Moonlight” co-writer Tarell McCraney, for a second season.
The series, which is partly based on McCraney’s own childhood, centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects. It stars Phylicia Rashad and newcomer Akili McDowell who plays the lead role of David. “David Makes Man” is executive produced by McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence, Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy and Oprah Winfrey. Harris-Lawrence is set to return as showrunner for season two.
“Tarell McCraney has brought us a gift with this series and masterfully added a beautiful new hue to our palette of dramatic storytelling on Own,” Own president Tina Perry said. “Viewers and television critics alike have embraced ‘David Makes Man’ and connected to its powerful message. We are honored to partner with the incredible producers and cast as well as our friends at Warner Horizon Scripted Television on a second season.
The series, which is partly based on McCraney’s own childhood, centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects. It stars Phylicia Rashad and newcomer Akili McDowell who plays the lead role of David. “David Makes Man” is executive produced by McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence, Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy and Oprah Winfrey. Harris-Lawrence is set to return as showrunner for season two.
“Tarell McCraney has brought us a gift with this series and masterfully added a beautiful new hue to our palette of dramatic storytelling on Own,” Own president Tina Perry said. “Viewers and television critics alike have embraced ‘David Makes Man’ and connected to its powerful message. We are honored to partner with the incredible producers and cast as well as our friends at Warner Horizon Scripted Television on a second season.
- 12/19/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
A new “Revenge” follow-up series is in the works at ABC, TheWrap has confirmed.
Written by the series creator Mike Kelley and “Revenge” alum Joe Fazzio, the new project will feature a new Latinx immigrant character, in addition to at least one of the characters from the original show.
The returning character, who has not yet been cast, will guide the new protagonist as she arrives in Malibu to exact revenge on a Sackler-esque pharmaceutical dynasty, whose insatiable greed led to the murder of her biochemist mother, the destruction of her family, and a global epidemic.
Also Read: 'Revenge' Series Finale: Death Toll Rises for Emily VanCamp and Madeline Stowe's Final Showdown
In addition to Kelley and Fazzio, executive producers on the drama include Melissa Loy and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill. It hails from ABC Studios.
“Revenge,” which starred Emily VanCamp and Madeline Stowe, first launched in 2011. VanCamp starred as Amanda Clarke,...
Written by the series creator Mike Kelley and “Revenge” alum Joe Fazzio, the new project will feature a new Latinx immigrant character, in addition to at least one of the characters from the original show.
The returning character, who has not yet been cast, will guide the new protagonist as she arrives in Malibu to exact revenge on a Sackler-esque pharmaceutical dynasty, whose insatiable greed led to the murder of her biochemist mother, the destruction of her family, and a global epidemic.
Also Read: 'Revenge' Series Finale: Death Toll Rises for Emily VanCamp and Madeline Stowe's Final Showdown
In addition to Kelley and Fazzio, executive producers on the drama include Melissa Loy and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill. It hails from ABC Studios.
“Revenge,” which starred Emily VanCamp and Madeline Stowe, first launched in 2011. VanCamp starred as Amanda Clarke,...
- 11/6/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
ABC is in development on a follow up to the drama series “Revenge,” Variety has confirmed.
The new project hails from “Revenge” creator Mike Kelley and original series writer Joe Fazzio. It is said to follow a young Latinx immigrant who is guided by an original series character as she arrives in Malibu to exact revenge on a Sackler-esque pharmaceutical dynasty, whose insatiable greed lead to the murder of her biochemist mother, the destruction of her family, and a global epidemic.
Kelley and Fazzio will write and executive produce, with Melissa Loy and Temple Hill’s Marty Bowen also executive producing. ABC Studios will produce.
The original series ran on ABC for four seasons beginning in 2011. It starred Emily VanCamp, Madeleine Stowe, Gabriel Mann, and Nick Wechsler. The series proved to be a breakout hit upon its premiere, with Stowe receiving a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a...
The new project hails from “Revenge” creator Mike Kelley and original series writer Joe Fazzio. It is said to follow a young Latinx immigrant who is guided by an original series character as she arrives in Malibu to exact revenge on a Sackler-esque pharmaceutical dynasty, whose insatiable greed lead to the murder of her biochemist mother, the destruction of her family, and a global epidemic.
Kelley and Fazzio will write and executive produce, with Melissa Loy and Temple Hill’s Marty Bowen also executive producing. ABC Studios will produce.
The original series ran on ABC for four seasons beginning in 2011. It starred Emily VanCamp, Madeleine Stowe, Gabriel Mann, and Nick Wechsler. The series proved to be a breakout hit upon its premiere, with Stowe receiving a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a...
- 11/6/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: One of ABC’s most popular drama series of this decade is eyeing a comeback with a new chapter. The network is developing Revenge, a follow-up to the 2011 series, which starred Emily VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe. The reboot hails from the original series’ creator/executive producer Mike Kelley, writer-producer Joe Fazzio, Temple Hill and ABC Studios, now part of Disney TV Studios.
Written by Kelley and Fazzio, Revenge chronicles the story of a young Latinx immigrant. Guided by one of the original series’ favorite characters, she arrives in Malibu to exact revenge on a Sackler-esque pharmaceutical dynasty, whose insatiable greed lead to the murder of her biochemist mother, the destruction of her family, and a global epidemic.
The project is still in early stages, and according to sources, the character from the original series who would bridge that show and the sequel has not been identified, and there are...
Written by Kelley and Fazzio, Revenge chronicles the story of a young Latinx immigrant. Guided by one of the original series’ favorite characters, she arrives in Malibu to exact revenge on a Sackler-esque pharmaceutical dynasty, whose insatiable greed lead to the murder of her biochemist mother, the destruction of her family, and a global epidemic.
The project is still in early stages, and according to sources, the character from the original series who would bridge that show and the sequel has not been identified, and there are...
- 11/6/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Also up for best feature are Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers and Trey Edward Shults’ Waves.
Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story, the Safdie brothers’ Uncut Gems and Lulu Wang’s The Farewell lead this year’s Ifp Gotham Awards nominations, with three nods apiece.
They are each up for best feature alongside Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers and Trey Edward Shults’ Waves.
Netflix’s Marriage Story and A24’s Uncut Gems have also earned best actor nominations for Adam Driver and Adam Sandler respectively. They will compete against Willem Dafoe for The Lighthouse, Aldis Hodge for Clemency and André Holland for High Flying Bird.
Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story, the Safdie brothers’ Uncut Gems and Lulu Wang’s The Farewell lead this year’s Ifp Gotham Awards nominations, with three nods apiece.
They are each up for best feature alongside Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers and Trey Edward Shults’ Waves.
Netflix’s Marriage Story and A24’s Uncut Gems have also earned best actor nominations for Adam Driver and Adam Sandler respectively. They will compete against Willem Dafoe for The Lighthouse, Aldis Hodge for Clemency and André Holland for High Flying Bird.
- 10/24/2019
- by 1101184¦Orlando Parfitt¦38¦
- ScreenDaily
In today’s TV roundup, “Dear White People” sets an August 2 premiere and Showtime acquires the six-episode comedy series “Back to Life.”
Dates
“Dear White People” will return for its third season on August 2. The news was announced in a comedic sketch posted to Netflix‘s Youtube channel, in which the series’ cast members debate sweet versus salty grits. The new season will continue to follow students of a predominantly white Ivy League university as they confront racial tensions and dramatic personal relationships.
Netflix also announced a slew of summer premiere dates via a promotional video. The streamer’s forthcoming sitcom “Family Reunion” will premiere July 10, “Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster Frankenstein,” the mockumentary comedy special starring David Harbour, will debut July 16, and “Workin’ Moms” will return for season 2 on July 25.
Own has announced an August 14 premiere for its drama series “David Makes Man” from Oscar-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight...
Dates
“Dear White People” will return for its third season on August 2. The news was announced in a comedic sketch posted to Netflix‘s Youtube channel, in which the series’ cast members debate sweet versus salty grits. The new season will continue to follow students of a predominantly white Ivy League university as they confront racial tensions and dramatic personal relationships.
Netflix also announced a slew of summer premiere dates via a promotional video. The streamer’s forthcoming sitcom “Family Reunion” will premiere July 10, “Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster Frankenstein,” the mockumentary comedy special starring David Harbour, will debut July 16, and “Workin’ Moms” will return for season 2 on July 25.
Own has announced an August 14 premiere for its drama series “David Makes Man” from Oscar-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight...
- 6/19/2019
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Own: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that its anticipated new drama series David Makes Man from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television will premiere on Wednesday, August 14 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt following the network's critically acclaimed drama Queen Sugar (Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Et/Pt). The series premiere will be presented by Lexus with limited commercial interruption.
David Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive. The drama stars Akili McDowell (The Astronaut Wives Club) as David,...
David Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive. The drama stars Akili McDowell (The Astronaut Wives Club) as David,...
- 6/19/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Own: Oprah Winfrey Network has set a Wednesday, August 14 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt premiere date for its anticipated new drama series “David Makes Man,” from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television.
An Oscar to his credit, his script for Netflix’s Steven Soderbergh drama “High Flying Bird” drawing high praise, and his Broadway production “Choir Boy” having wrapped up a successful run in March, playwright and screenwriter McCraney continues to impress with his initial foray into television with the deeply personal “David Makes Man.”
Inspired by the writer’s impoverished youth in Florida, the milieu naturally calls to mind “Moonlight,” and even borrows some of the film’s stylistic touchstones, bathing images in evocative colors, accompanied by a melancholic score that sets the lyrical tone.
The hourlong drama centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of...
An Oscar to his credit, his script for Netflix’s Steven Soderbergh drama “High Flying Bird” drawing high praise, and his Broadway production “Choir Boy” having wrapped up a successful run in March, playwright and screenwriter McCraney continues to impress with his initial foray into television with the deeply personal “David Makes Man.”
Inspired by the writer’s impoverished youth in Florida, the milieu naturally calls to mind “Moonlight,” and even borrows some of the film’s stylistic touchstones, bathing images in evocative colors, accompanied by a melancholic score that sets the lyrical tone.
The hourlong drama centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of...
- 6/19/2019
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
“What/If,” Netflix’s new anthology series, tells you what it is from its first moments, as Renée Zellweger delivers an Ayn Rand-ian screed about rejecting social mores. Zellweger builds to a snarl as she decries “lesser people’s moral agendas,” all while puttering through a lavish apartment, pausing to trim a bonsai tree. She’s speaking to no one, or to her public — her declamations, we see in short order, end up published as a manifesto. She’s also underlining the story’s themes for the audience — literally, as she grabs a pen at monologue’s end to scrawl and draw a line under the words “at any cost.”
This is, then, the sort of show that explains exactly what its ideas are before it gets started — and that does so through a juicily overwritten rant delivered by an Oscar-winning actress as she practices horticulture. “What/If” occupies a curious place on Netflix,...
This is, then, the sort of show that explains exactly what its ideas are before it gets started — and that does so through a juicily overwritten rant delivered by an Oscar-winning actress as she practices horticulture. “What/If” occupies a curious place on Netflix,...
- 5/20/2019
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Neo-noir social thriller What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. The first season of the Netflix original series focuses on a mysterious woman’s lucrative, but dubious offer to a cash-strapped pair of San Francisco newlyweds. All 10 episodes of What/If will become available to Netflix members worldwide on May 24, 2019.
The Netflix original series What/If stars Renée Zellweger, Jane Levy, Blake Jenner, Samantha Ware (Glee), Keith Powers (Famous in Love), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom), Juan Castano (Shades of Blue), John Clarence Stewart (Marvel’s Luke Cage), Dave Annable (Brothers & Sisters) & Louis Herthum (West World)
Executive produced by Showrunner Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy (Page Fright); Alex Gartner, Charles Roven (Atlas Entertainment); Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke (Compari Entertainment). What/If is produced by Warner Bros. Television for Netflix.
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The Netflix original series What/If stars Renée Zellweger, Jane Levy, Blake Jenner, Samantha Ware (Glee), Keith Powers (Famous in Love), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom), Juan Castano (Shades of Blue), John Clarence Stewart (Marvel’s Luke Cage), Dave Annable (Brothers & Sisters) & Louis Herthum (West World)
Executive produced by Showrunner Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy (Page Fright); Alex Gartner, Charles Roven (Atlas Entertainment); Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke (Compari Entertainment). What/If is produced by Warner Bros. Television for Netflix.
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- 5/14/2019
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
In the new trailer for Netflix’s neo-noir social thriller, “What/If,” Renée Zellweger shoots an arrow at Jane Levy’s head — and misses, thankfully — but that’s maybe the least insane thing that happens in the two-minute, 27-second preview for the upcoming show that “explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things.”
Per Netflix, the first season of “What/If” focuses on a mysterious woman’s (Zellweger) lucrative, but dubious offer to a cash-strapped pair of San Francisco newlyweds.
Watch the trailer above to see just how dubious that all gets as multiple people are playing with fire here in Zellweger’s character’s very dangerous game.
Also Read: Renée Zellweger Plays a Dangerous Game in Netflix's 'What/If' Teaser (Video)
“What/If” stars Zellweger, Levy, Blake Jenner, Samantha Ware (“Glee”), Keith Powers (“Famous in Love”), Daniella Pineda (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Juan Castano...
Per Netflix, the first season of “What/If” focuses on a mysterious woman’s (Zellweger) lucrative, but dubious offer to a cash-strapped pair of San Francisco newlyweds.
Watch the trailer above to see just how dubious that all gets as multiple people are playing with fire here in Zellweger’s character’s very dangerous game.
Also Read: Renée Zellweger Plays a Dangerous Game in Netflix's 'What/If' Teaser (Video)
“What/If” stars Zellweger, Levy, Blake Jenner, Samantha Ware (“Glee”), Keith Powers (“Famous in Love”), Daniella Pineda (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Juan Castano...
- 5/13/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
In today’s roundup, “Pose” gets a new Season 2 premiere date and Sara Gilbert is set to play a recurring role on Season 3 of Netflix’s “Atypical.”
First Look
The TV Academy has unveiled the key art for the 71st Emmy Awards. The new design, which will be used across platforms including the Emmy’s website, advertisements and collateral images, is titled “Light Fountain” and displays the Emmy statuette atop streaks of light, backdropped by more rays of purple and orange lights. The 71st Emmy Awards will air live in L.A on Sept. 22.
Dates
Netflix announced that its original series “What/If” will premiere on the streaming site on May 24. The Neo-noir thriller — which stars Renee Zellweger, Jane Levy, Blake Jenner and Samantha Ware (“Glee”) — follows a mysterious female protagonist as she offers two wealthy newlyweds in San Francisco a lucrative but suspicious offer. The 10-episode first season is executive...
First Look
The TV Academy has unveiled the key art for the 71st Emmy Awards. The new design, which will be used across platforms including the Emmy’s website, advertisements and collateral images, is titled “Light Fountain” and displays the Emmy statuette atop streaks of light, backdropped by more rays of purple and orange lights. The 71st Emmy Awards will air live in L.A on Sept. 22.
Dates
Netflix announced that its original series “What/If” will premiere on the streaming site on May 24. The Neo-noir thriller — which stars Renee Zellweger, Jane Levy, Blake Jenner and Samantha Ware (“Glee”) — follows a mysterious female protagonist as she offers two wealthy newlyweds in San Francisco a lucrative but suspicious offer. The 10-episode first season is executive...
- 4/23/2019
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has released a teaser for its upcoming anthology series “What/If” — and from the looks of it, everyone is just a pawn in Renée Zellweger’s chess game.
“What if I made you an offer too extraordinary to refuse?” Zellweger says in the teaser. “For anything, and anyone, to be yours for the taking. The players are all arranged. What would you risk for a chance to have it all?”
She’s later shown dangling a pawn and then dropping it, revealing a board of toppled-over chess pieces.
Premiering May 24, “What/If” stars Zellweger as Anne, described as a mysterious woman who makes a lucrative but dubious offer to a cash-strapped pair of San Francisco newlyweds. The 10-episode neo-noir social thriller explores what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things, with each season looking at a different tale of morality, per Netflix.
Also Read: Renee Zellweger's Judy Garland Biopic Finds Home With Ld Entertainment,...
“What if I made you an offer too extraordinary to refuse?” Zellweger says in the teaser. “For anything, and anyone, to be yours for the taking. The players are all arranged. What would you risk for a chance to have it all?”
She’s later shown dangling a pawn and then dropping it, revealing a board of toppled-over chess pieces.
Premiering May 24, “What/If” stars Zellweger as Anne, described as a mysterious woman who makes a lucrative but dubious offer to a cash-strapped pair of San Francisco newlyweds. The 10-episode neo-noir social thriller explores what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things, with each season looking at a different tale of morality, per Netflix.
Also Read: Renee Zellweger's Judy Garland Biopic Finds Home With Ld Entertainment,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Netflix has set May 24 for the premiere of What/If, its social thriller anthology drama series starring Renée Zellweger, Jane Levy and Blake Jenner, from Revenge and Swingtown creator Mike Kelley.
Written by Kelley, What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
Phillip Noyce directs the series, which is produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros Television.
Kelley and Melissa Loy executive produce via Page Fright, along with Alex Gartner and Charles Roven via Atlas Entertainment and Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke via Compari Entertainment. Jackie Levine of Compari Entertainment serves as co-executive producer.
Watch the date announcement/teaser above and some first-look photos below.
Written by Kelley, What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
Phillip Noyce directs the series, which is produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros Television.
Kelley and Melissa Loy executive produce via Page Fright, along with Alex Gartner and Charles Roven via Atlas Entertainment and Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke via Compari Entertainment. Jackie Levine of Compari Entertainment serves as co-executive producer.
Watch the date announcement/teaser above and some first-look photos below.
- 4/23/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Among the new series screening at South by Southwest is “David Makes Man,” presenting its first episode before a bow on Own this August. While the episode represents only a glimpse of the show to come, it’s promising — both for Own and for the South by Southwest confab — that this show is, from its first moments, quite so lived-in and credible. It joins, on Oprah Winfrey’s dedicated network, a suite of accomplished dramas including “Queen Sugar”; at the Austin festival, it’s a welcome step outside pure genre, and into a world in which the concerns of young black boys are paramount.
The first TV project from playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, an Oscar-winner for “Moonlight,” tracks the code-switching life of David (the gifted young actor Akili McDowell), a young man who works hard in school and harder at trying to balance the many requirements of his life, including...
The first TV project from playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, an Oscar-winner for “Moonlight,” tracks the code-switching life of David (the gifted young actor Akili McDowell), a young man who works hard in school and harder at trying to balance the many requirements of his life, including...
- 3/10/2019
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Oprah Winfrey’s Own showed off its latest offering, drama series David Makes Man, at the Sundance Film Festival last night.
The cable network and The Blackhouse Foundation unveiled clips and official key art during a gathering in Park City, Utah, attended by series creator Tarell Alvin McCraney, executive producer Michael B. Jordan, showrunner-executive producer Dee Harris-Lawrence, and castmembers Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, and Phylicia Rashad.
The drama series from Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer, McCraney and Warner Horizon Scripted Television centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects, who is haunted by the death of his closest friend. The teen must choose between the streets or the higher education that may offer him a way out of poverty. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by real events in McCraney’s own life and explores childhood.
The cast includes Akili McDowell (David), Alana Arenas (Gloria) and Phylicia Rashad (Dr. Woods-Trap...
The cable network and The Blackhouse Foundation unveiled clips and official key art during a gathering in Park City, Utah, attended by series creator Tarell Alvin McCraney, executive producer Michael B. Jordan, showrunner-executive producer Dee Harris-Lawrence, and castmembers Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, and Phylicia Rashad.
The drama series from Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer, McCraney and Warner Horizon Scripted Television centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects, who is haunted by the death of his closest friend. The teen must choose between the streets or the higher education that may offer him a way out of poverty. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by real events in McCraney’s own life and explores childhood.
The cast includes Akili McDowell (David), Alana Arenas (Gloria) and Phylicia Rashad (Dr. Woods-Trap...
- 1/26/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyler Ross (The Killing), Derek Smith (Grey’s Anatomy), Nana Ghana (White Rabbit), Monique Kim (Looks That Kill) and Marissa Cuevas are set to recur on What/If, Netflix’s social thriller anthology drama series starring Renée Zellweger, Jane Levy and Blake Jenner, from Revenge and Swingtown creator Mike Kelley.
The series is written by Kelley, directed by Phillip Noyce and produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros Television.
What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. The first season focuses on a mysterious woman’s lucrative but dubious offer to a cash-strapped pair of San Francisco newlyweds.
Executive producing the series are Kelley, who also showruns, and Melissa Loy via Page Fright, Alex Gartner and Charles Roven via Atlas Entertainment and Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke via Compari Entertainment. Jackie Levine of...
The series is written by Kelley, directed by Phillip Noyce and produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros Television.
What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. The first season focuses on a mysterious woman’s lucrative but dubious offer to a cash-strapped pair of San Francisco newlyweds.
Executive producing the series are Kelley, who also showruns, and Melissa Loy via Page Fright, Alex Gartner and Charles Roven via Atlas Entertainment and Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke via Compari Entertainment. Jackie Levine of...
- 12/21/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Own: Oprah Winfrey Network has added ten recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble of its upcoming coming-of-age drama series David Makes Man, from Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (Training Day), Trace Lysette (Transparent), Liza Colon-Zayas (Proven Innocent), Juanita Jennings (Star), Lindsey Blackwell (Step Sisters), Solomon Valdez ([Bi]Polar), Teshi Thomas (The Good Place), and newcomers Nick Creegan, Kimaya Naomi and Logan Rozos have joined the series.
David Makes Man centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the lyrical drama, inspired by events in McCraney’s own life, explores the...
David Makes Man centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the lyrical drama, inspired by events in McCraney’s own life, explores the...
- 10/25/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Brothers and Sisters alum Dave Annable has been cast opposite Renée Zellweger, Jane Levy and Blake Jenner in What/If, a social thriller anthology drama series for Netflix. Joining the Mike Kelley series in a recurring role is Louis Herthum (Westworld).
Written by Kelley, directed by Phillip Noyce and produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment, a division of Robert Zemeckis’ ImageMovers, in association with Warner Bros. Television, What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
The 10-episode first season focuses on two struggling newlyweds, Lisa (Levy) and Sean (Jenner). who accept a powerful woman’s (Zellweger) ethically perilous proposition to secure a badly needed financial windfall.
Annable will play Dr.
Written by Kelley, directed by Phillip Noyce and produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment, a division of Robert Zemeckis’ ImageMovers, in association with Warner Bros. Television, What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
The 10-episode first season focuses on two struggling newlyweds, Lisa (Levy) and Sean (Jenner). who accept a powerful woman’s (Zellweger) ethically perilous proposition to secure a badly needed financial windfall.
Annable will play Dr.
- 9/18/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Glee alum Blake Jenner is set as the male lead in What/If, Netflix’s social thriller anthology drama series starring Renée Zellweger and Jane Levy from Revenge and Swingtown creator Mike Kelley. The series is written by Kelley, directed by Phillip Noyce and produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros Television.
What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
I hear the 10-episode first season focuses on two struggling newlyweds, scientist-entrepreneur Lisa (Levy) and Emt Sean (Jenner), who accept a powerful woman’s (Zellweger) ethically perilous proposition to secure a badly needed financial windfall. All actors have one-year deals.
Executive producing the series are...
What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
I hear the 10-episode first season focuses on two struggling newlyweds, scientist-entrepreneur Lisa (Levy) and Emt Sean (Jenner), who accept a powerful woman’s (Zellweger) ethically perilous proposition to secure a badly needed financial windfall. All actors have one-year deals.
Executive producing the series are...
- 8/31/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Jane Levy will next ponder What/If alongside Oscar winner Renée Zellweger. TVLine has learned that the Suburgatory and Castle Rock actress has signed on to co-star in Netflix’s new 10-episode anthology series, which features Zellweger in her first major TV gig. The project hails from Revenge creator Mike Kelley.
As previously reported, What/If is being called a “social thriller” that explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing bad, bad things. Each season will “tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision...
As previously reported, What/If is being called a “social thriller” that explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing bad, bad things. Each season will “tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision...
- 8/22/2018
- TVLine.com
Suburgatory alumna Jane Levy has been cast opposite Renée Zellweger in What/If, a social thriller anthology drama series for Netflix from Revenge and Swingtown creator Mike Kelley.
Written by Kelley, directed by Phillip Noyce and produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment, a division of Robert Zemeckis’ ImageMovers, in association with Warner Bros. Television, What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
Levy will play Lisa in the 10-episode series.
What/If was created by Kelley and further developed into a series by Kelley and his producing partner Melissa Loy and Atlas Entertainment’s Alex Gartner. Kelley serves as creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer. Kelley and Loy executive...
Written by Kelley, directed by Phillip Noyce and produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment, a division of Robert Zemeckis’ ImageMovers, in association with Warner Bros. Television, What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
Levy will play Lisa in the 10-episode series.
What/If was created by Kelley and further developed into a series by Kelley and his producing partner Melissa Loy and Atlas Entertainment’s Alex Gartner. Kelley serves as creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer. Kelley and Loy executive...
- 8/22/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Each season of series will tackle a new morality tale ’inspired by culturally consequential source material.’
Netflix has ordered anthology series What/If and signed Renée Zellweger to star in what will be her first regular series role.
Written and executive produced by showrunner Mike Kelley, best known as creator of the ABC network series Revenge, What/If is described by Netflix as a “social thriller” that will explore “what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things.”
The streamer says each season of the series will tackle a new morality tale “inspired by culturally consequential source material.”
The first season,...
Netflix has ordered anthology series What/If and signed Renée Zellweger to star in what will be her first regular series role.
Written and executive produced by showrunner Mike Kelley, best known as creator of the ABC network series Revenge, What/If is described by Netflix as a “social thriller” that will explore “what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things.”
The streamer says each season of the series will tackle a new morality tale “inspired by culturally consequential source material.”
The first season,...
- 8/17/2018
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Netflix has given a 10-episode order to drama series “What/If” toplined by Renee Zellweger.
The series revolves around “the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things,” per Netflix. The project hails from showrunner Mike Kelley (“Revenge”) and producer Robert Zemeckis for Warner Bros. TV. The concept calls for each season to tackle a different morality tale “inspired by culturally consequential source material,” per Netflix.
Kelley created the series and will serve as writer and exec producer along with Zemeckis, Melissa Loy, Alex Gartner, Charles Roven, and Jack Rapke. Jackie Levine of Zemeckis’ Compari Entertainment banner will serve as co-exec producer.
Zellweger is an Oscar winner for 2003’s “Cold Mountain.” She was also Oscar-nommed for 2002’s “Chicago” and 2001’s “Bridget Jones’ Diary.”
Kelley is coming off a four-season run of the ABC drama “Revenge,” which ran from 2011-2015. He also created the critically praised 2008 CBS drama “Swingtown.
The series revolves around “the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things,” per Netflix. The project hails from showrunner Mike Kelley (“Revenge”) and producer Robert Zemeckis for Warner Bros. TV. The concept calls for each season to tackle a different morality tale “inspired by culturally consequential source material,” per Netflix.
Kelley created the series and will serve as writer and exec producer along with Zemeckis, Melissa Loy, Alex Gartner, Charles Roven, and Jack Rapke. Jackie Levine of Zemeckis’ Compari Entertainment banner will serve as co-exec producer.
Zellweger is an Oscar winner for 2003’s “Cold Mountain.” She was also Oscar-nommed for 2002’s “Chicago” and 2001’s “Bridget Jones’ Diary.”
Kelley is coming off a four-season run of the ABC drama “Revenge,” which ran from 2011-2015. He also created the critically praised 2008 CBS drama “Swingtown.
- 8/17/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Renée Zellweger has been cast to star in Netflix’s new drama series “What/If,” the streamer announced Friday.
The 10-episode anthology series will explore what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things, and each season will look at a different morality tale. Zellweger will play a woman named Anne, though further details about the character have not yet been announced.
“Revenge” and “Swingtown” creator Mike Kelley will act as showrunner and write the series. He will also executive produce with Melissa Loy for Page Fright, Alex Gartner, Charles Roven for Atlas Entertainment, Robert Zemeckis, and Jack Rapke for Compari Entertainment. Jackie Levine of Compari Entertainment will be co-executive producer.
The role marks the “Bridget Jones” alum and Academy Award winner’s first major foray into television since her acting debut in the 1992 made-for-tv movie “A Taste for Killing” on USA.
The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the news.
The 10-episode anthology series will explore what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things, and each season will look at a different morality tale. Zellweger will play a woman named Anne, though further details about the character have not yet been announced.
“Revenge” and “Swingtown” creator Mike Kelley will act as showrunner and write the series. He will also executive produce with Melissa Loy for Page Fright, Alex Gartner, Charles Roven for Atlas Entertainment, Robert Zemeckis, and Jack Rapke for Compari Entertainment. Jackie Levine of Compari Entertainment will be co-executive producer.
The role marks the “Bridget Jones” alum and Academy Award winner’s first major foray into television since her acting debut in the 1992 made-for-tv movie “A Taste for Killing” on USA.
The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the news.
- 8/17/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
In what represents her first major TV gig, Oscar winner Renée Zellweger has signed on to headline a new Netflix anthology series from Revenge creator Mike Kelley, TVLine has learned. Titled What/If, the 10-episode “social thriller” explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing bad, bad things.
According to Netflix, each season will “tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.” The streamer declined to divulge details about Season 1’s premise/storyline. We can, however, confirm...
According to Netflix, each season will “tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.” The streamer declined to divulge details about Season 1’s premise/storyline. We can, however, confirm...
- 8/17/2018
- TVLine.com
In her first major TV role, Oscar winner Renée Zellweger has been tapped to star in What/If, a social thriller anthology drama series for Netflix from Revenge and Swingtown creator Mike Kelley and producer Robert Zemeckis.
Written by Kelley and produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television, What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
I hear the 10-episode first season focuses on two struggling newlyweds who accept a powerful woman’s (Zellweger) ethically perilous proposition to secure a badly needed financial windfall.
Zellweger’s Anne is a shrewd and mercurial San Francisco venture capitalist. She is magnetically charismatic, seductive, charming, even vulnerable when it serves her purpose.
Written by Kelley and produced by Page Fright, Atlas Entertainment and Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television, What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life.
I hear the 10-episode first season focuses on two struggling newlyweds who accept a powerful woman’s (Zellweger) ethically perilous proposition to secure a badly needed financial windfall.
Zellweger’s Anne is a shrewd and mercurial San Francisco venture capitalist. She is magnetically charismatic, seductive, charming, even vulnerable when it serves her purpose.
- 8/17/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s roundup, Tarell Alvin McCraney unveils the cast for his new Own show “David Makes Man,” while “Bachelor in Paradise” has revealed who will be moving to Mexico for a second chance at love in the fifth season.
Casting
Making his television debut, Academy Award-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight“) has unveiled the cast for his new Own drama series “David Makes Man,” which centers around David, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied upon by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. The drama stars Akili McDowell as David and Phylicia Rashad as Dr. Woods-Trap, an instructor at David’s middle school who will become his advocate. The series also features Nathan Logan McIntyre, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert, Jordan Bolger, Cayden K. Williams, and Travis Coles. Dee Harris-Lawrence will serve as showrunner and will executive produce alongside McCraney,...
Casting
Making his television debut, Academy Award-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight“) has unveiled the cast for his new Own drama series “David Makes Man,” which centers around David, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied upon by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. The drama stars Akili McDowell as David and Phylicia Rashad as Dr. Woods-Trap, an instructor at David’s middle school who will become his advocate. The series also features Nathan Logan McIntyre, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert, Jordan Bolger, Cayden K. Williams, and Travis Coles. Dee Harris-Lawrence will serve as showrunner and will executive produce alongside McCraney,...
- 6/26/2018
- by Tara Bitran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Own’s coming -of-age drama series, from Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney in his TV debut, will be titled David Makes Man. The project, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, has set a cast led by veteran Phylicia Rashad and young actor Akili McDowell (The Astronaut Wives Club) in the title role, with Nathaniel Logan McIntyre (Magic Camp and Barry), Broadway actor Isaiah Johnson (Hamilton, The Color Purple), Ade Chike Torbert (East Los High), Jordan Bolger (Peaky Blinders), Cayden K. Williams (Girls Trip), and Travis Coles (Liza on Demand) co-starring.
Additionally, Dee Harris-Lawrence has been named showrunner and will executive produce alongside McCraney, who wrote the script, Mike Kelley & Melissa Loy, actor Michael B. Jordan and Own’s Oprah Winfrey. Production will begin this summer in Orlando, Florida, for a 2019 premiere.
David Makes Man centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is...
Additionally, Dee Harris-Lawrence has been named showrunner and will executive produce alongside McCraney, who wrote the script, Mike Kelley & Melissa Loy, actor Michael B. Jordan and Own’s Oprah Winfrey. Production will begin this summer in Orlando, Florida, for a 2019 premiere.
David Makes Man centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is...
- 6/26/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW has put in development Near Beth Experience, a dramedy from writer-musician Rob Giles, Mike Kelley (Revenge) and Melissa Loy’s Page Fright and Warner Bros. TV. Written by Giles, Near Beth Experience centers on a cynical young stand-up comedian who survives a near death experience. The former non-believer starts hearing the prayers of people in close proximity to her — forcing her out of her egocentric comfort zone as she attempts to help others in eccentric, funny…...
- 10/25/2017
- Deadline TV
Creed’s Michael B Jordan set to serve as executive producer on coming-of-age drama.
Oprah Winfrey Network (Own) has announced a new one-hour drama series from Moonlight co-writer and executive producer Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Marking his first television series, McCraney will create, write and executive produce the new coming-of-age drama, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, with Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy serving as executive producers under their Page Fright production banner.
Michael B Jordan is also joining as an executive producer via his Outlier Productions banner.
Set in South Florida at the end of the Obama legacy, the drama inspired by events in McCraney’s own life, explores the precarious balance needed for the making of a man.
Haunted by the death of his closest friend, and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher...
Oprah Winfrey Network (Own) has announced a new one-hour drama series from Moonlight co-writer and executive producer Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Marking his first television series, McCraney will create, write and executive produce the new coming-of-age drama, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, with Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy serving as executive producers under their Page Fright production banner.
Michael B Jordan is also joining as an executive producer via his Outlier Productions banner.
Set in South Florida at the end of the Obama legacy, the drama inspired by events in McCraney’s own life, explores the precarious balance needed for the making of a man.
Haunted by the death of his closest friend, and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher...
- 8/16/2017
- ScreenDaily
Creed’s Michael B Jordan set to serve as executive producer on coming-of-age drama.
Oprah Winfrey Network (Own) has announced a new one-hour drama series from Moonlight co-writer and executive producer Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Marking his first television series, McCraney will create, write and executive produce the new coming-of-age drama, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, with Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy serving as executive producers under their Page Fright production banner.
Michael B Jordan is also joining as an executive producer via his Outlier Productions banner.
Set in South Florida at the end of the Obama legacy, the drama inspired by events in McCraney’s own life, explores the precarious balance needed for the making of a man.
Haunted by the death of his closest friend, and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher...
Oprah Winfrey Network (Own) has announced a new one-hour drama series from Moonlight co-writer and executive producer Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Marking his first television series, McCraney will create, write and executive produce the new coming-of-age drama, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, with Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy serving as executive producers under their Page Fright production banner.
Michael B Jordan is also joining as an executive producer via his Outlier Productions banner.
Set in South Florida at the end of the Obama legacy, the drama inspired by events in McCraney’s own life, explores the precarious balance needed for the making of a man.
Haunted by the death of his closest friend, and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher...
- 8/16/2017
- ScreenDaily
Tarell Alvin McCraney, the Oscar winner who shared the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for “Moonlight” this year along with director Barry Jenkins, is coming to television with a coming-of-age drama that sounds right in the wheelhouse of the acclaimed Best Picture winner. The Oprah Winfrey Network (Own) has given the untitled project a straight-to-series order. Michael B. Jordan is attached as an executive producer with Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy.
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The series is set in South Florida at the end of the Obama administration and will center around the life of a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects. The young teenager is forced to choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that could take his mother and him out of poverty. Similar to “Moonlight,” the show will take inspiration from McCraney’s own life.
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The series is set in South Florida at the end of the Obama administration and will center around the life of a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects. The young teenager is forced to choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that could take his mother and him out of poverty. Similar to “Moonlight,” the show will take inspiration from McCraney’s own life.
- 8/16/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Own: Oprah Winfrey Network continues to ramp up its slate with a series green light to an hourlong coming-of-age drama from Moonlight co-writer/executive producer Tarell Alvin McCraney and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, the studio behind the network’s hit drama series Queen Sugar, from Ava DuVernay. The yet-to-be-titled series is created, written and executive produced by McCraney, with Revenge and Swingtown creator Mike Kelley, his producing partner Melissa Loy and…...
- 8/16/2017
- Deadline TV
JoBro-no-mo’ Nick Jonas is making a return trip to Hawaii Five-0.
The actor/musician — who last month appeared on the CBS procedural as a computer hacker who evaded McGarrett & Co. – is “coming back in the finale,” executive producer Peter Lenkov tells TV Fanatic.
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Jonas’ other recent TV credits include Smash, Last Man Standing and Go On.
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The actor/musician — who last month appeared on the CBS procedural as a computer hacker who evaded McGarrett & Co. – is “coming back in the finale,” executive producer Peter Lenkov tells TV Fanatic.
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- 12/11/2013
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Mike Kelley, who created the ABC drama “Revenge” but left in April, has entered an overall deal with HBO. Under the deal, Kelley and his producing partner, Melissa Loy, will create and develop projects for the premium cable channel. “Revenge,” set in the Hamptons and starring Emily VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe, wrapped its second season May 12. Kelley announced his departure shortly before then, saying that he was leaving after arriving at a “difficult mutual decision.” Also read: Bette Midler Set to Star, Executive Produce HBO’s Mae West Biopic “In a difficult mutual decision between myself and ABC Studios, the end of my.
- 12/10/2013
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
HBO is getting into the Mike Kelley business. The premium cable network has inked the Revenge creator and his producing partner Melissa Loy to an overall deal, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Under the two-year pact, Kelley and Loy will create and develop new projects for the cabler under the duo's newly launched (and currently unnamed) production company. Photos: Wardrobe Room: Inside the 'Revenge' Fashion Department The pact comes eight months after Kelley stepped down as showrunner on ABC's Sunday night soap starring Emily VanCamp following its uneven second season. Executive producer Sunil Nayar was tapped to take over the series,
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- 12/10/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Things over at the ABC show “Revenge” keep getting shaken up, and the latest change was just announced- Ashley Madekwe will make her departure.
According to a report, the “How to Lose Friends and Alienate People” actress will still appear on the Season 3 premiere, but after that it’s farewell.
In addition to Madekwe’s departure, series regular Connor Paolo was killed off in the Season 2 finale, so he won’t be back either.
Furthermore, the creator and showrunner of “Revenge” Mike Kelly and his producing partner Melissa Loy also hit the road, leaving executive producer Sunil Nayar to pick up the pieces.
According to a report, the “How to Lose Friends and Alienate People” actress will still appear on the Season 3 premiere, but after that it’s farewell.
In addition to Madekwe’s departure, series regular Connor Paolo was killed off in the Season 2 finale, so he won’t be back either.
Furthermore, the creator and showrunner of “Revenge” Mike Kelly and his producing partner Melissa Loy also hit the road, leaving executive producer Sunil Nayar to pick up the pieces.
- 5/31/2013
- GossipCenter
Revenge continues to make changes on camera and behind the scenes. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that actress Ashley Madekwe is departing the series after being a regular for the first two seasons. She joins Connor Paolo, whose character was killed off in the sophomore finale, as the second cast member to leave amid big changes to the production team. Photos: THR Visits the Set of Revenge Creator and showrunner Mike Kelley and producing partner Melissa Loy left the series at the conclusion of the recent season. Executive producer Sunil Nayar is taking lead on the ABC soap, which drew
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- 5/31/2013
- by Michael O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ABC‘s soapy drama Revenge has not been officially renewed for a third season. But when it is, it will be without creator Mike Kelley at the helm. After serving as executive producer/showrunner for the first two seasons of the drama series, Kelley is stepping down from day-to-day responsibilities though he may stay on as a consultant. Kelley called the departure, which comes at the end of his current contract, “a difficult mutual decision” between him and Revenge producer ABC Studios. “Helming this series has been the ride of a lifetime, and my producing partner, Melissa Loy, and I will look back on our Revenge time with deep gratitude and respect for Emily (VanCamp) and Madeleine (Stowe) and the rest of the incredible cast, our heroic crew, the dedicated and imaginative producing and writing team, and the tireless post production department,” Kelley said, also thanking ABC president Paul Lee,...
- 4/23/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Mike Kelley will step down as Revenge show-runner if and when the ABC prime time soap is renewed for a third season, according to Deadline, although he may retain a consulting role with the show.
Kelley called the exit, which comes at the end of his current contract extending through Revenge Season 2, “a difficult mutual decision” between himself and the show's producer, ABC Studios.
Kelley said in a statement: “Helming this series has been the ride of a lifetime, and my producing partner, Melissa Loy, and I will look back on our Revenge time with deep gratitude."
"We have so much respect for Emily (VanCamp) and Madeleine (Stowe) and the rest of the incredible cast, our heroic crew, the dedicated and imaginative producing and writing team, and the tireless post production department.”
“I’m excited about finishing post production on the season two finale, which I hope will stand among...
Kelley called the exit, which comes at the end of his current contract extending through Revenge Season 2, “a difficult mutual decision” between himself and the show's producer, ABC Studios.
Kelley said in a statement: “Helming this series has been the ride of a lifetime, and my producing partner, Melissa Loy, and I will look back on our Revenge time with deep gratitude."
"We have so much respect for Emily (VanCamp) and Madeleine (Stowe) and the rest of the incredible cast, our heroic crew, the dedicated and imaginative producing and writing team, and the tireless post production department.”
“I’m excited about finishing post production on the season two finale, which I hope will stand among...
- 4/23/2013
- by steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi)
- TVfanatic
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