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Pachinko creator Soo Hugh is expanding her relationship with the teams behind the critical darling.
Hugh has signed a multiple-year overall deal with Apple and Pachinko producers Media Res. Hugh, who was previously at Universal Content Productions, will continue to serve as showrunner on Pachinko as well as develop new projects through her Moonslinger Productions banner.
“For the last six years, I’ve been fortunate to call Apple and Media Res my creative family. Together, we dreamed big, and I am thrilled to be able to continue working with so many people I admire and cherish. Now, the homecoming is official,” Hugh said in a release announcing the news Monday.
Margo Klewans serves as president of Moonslinger Productions after following Hugh from UCP, where she oversaw programs including Joe vs. Carole, Lockerbie and the long-gestating Battlestar Galactica reboot. Klewans personally recruited Hugh to UCP and oversaw her deal as well as those of Sam Esmail,...
Hugh has signed a multiple-year overall deal with Apple and Pachinko producers Media Res. Hugh, who was previously at Universal Content Productions, will continue to serve as showrunner on Pachinko as well as develop new projects through her Moonslinger Productions banner.
“For the last six years, I’ve been fortunate to call Apple and Media Res my creative family. Together, we dreamed big, and I am thrilled to be able to continue working with so many people I admire and cherish. Now, the homecoming is official,” Hugh said in a release announcing the news Monday.
Margo Klewans serves as president of Moonslinger Productions after following Hugh from UCP, where she oversaw programs including Joe vs. Carole, Lockerbie and the long-gestating Battlestar Galactica reboot. Klewans personally recruited Hugh to UCP and oversaw her deal as well as those of Sam Esmail,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Soo Hugh has signed a multi-year overall deal with Apple TV+ and Media Res.
Under the deal, Hugh and her Moonslinger Productions banner will create, write, and produce content for the streaming service and the TV studio and movie production company.
“For the last six years, I’ve been fortunate to call Apple and Media Res my creative family,” Hugh said. “Together, we dreamed big, and I am thrilled to be able to continue working with so many people I admire and cherish. Now, the homecoming is official.”
Hugh developed the Min Jin Lee novel “Pachinko” for television, which was produced by Media Res and distributed by Apple TV+. Hugh also serves as showrunner and executive producer of the critically-acclaimed series, which debuted its first season in March 2022. The second season is due out later this year.
Hugh was also the co-showrunner on the first season of the AMC series...
Under the deal, Hugh and her Moonslinger Productions banner will create, write, and produce content for the streaming service and the TV studio and movie production company.
“For the last six years, I’ve been fortunate to call Apple and Media Res my creative family,” Hugh said. “Together, we dreamed big, and I am thrilled to be able to continue working with so many people I admire and cherish. Now, the homecoming is official.”
Hugh developed the Min Jin Lee novel “Pachinko” for television, which was produced by Media Res and distributed by Apple TV+. Hugh also serves as showrunner and executive producer of the critically-acclaimed series, which debuted its first season in March 2022. The second season is due out later this year.
Hugh was also the co-showrunner on the first season of the AMC series...
- 3/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Warner Bros Discovery has performed a quick U-turn on its decision to close its Writers and Directors Workshops.
On Tuesday, the company revealed that the two initiatives, which have been lauded for their inclusion of diverse voices into the television industry, were being shuttered at Warner Bros. Television, where they have resided, as part of a massive slew of cuts.
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Today, the company said that the workshops will now be housed within Wbd’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion unit, in partnership with Wbtv. They will now be led by Warner Bros. Discovery Dei Vice President Grace Moss and overseen by recently elevated Warner Bros. Discovery Dei U.
On Tuesday, the company revealed that the two initiatives, which have been lauded for their inclusion of diverse voices into the television industry, were being shuttered at Warner Bros. Television, where they have resided, as part of a massive slew of cuts.
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Today, the company said that the workshops will now be housed within Wbd’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion unit, in partnership with Wbtv. They will now be led by Warner Bros. Discovery Dei Vice President Grace Moss and overseen by recently elevated Warner Bros. Discovery Dei U.
- 10/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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Layoffs are underway at Warner Bros Television Group on Tuesday. The cuts include the closing of digital short-form programming division Stage 13 and the famous Warner Bros Television Workshop, which has been around for more than 40 years.
It comes after Deadline revealed yesterday that there would be staff and other reductions across the studio today.
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Stage 13, founded in 2017 under the former Warner Bros Digital Networks division as a studio for original digital short-form programming, has produced past series such as Special and It’s Bruno! for Netflix, Two Sentence Horror Stories for the CW/Netflix, and more. The division was run by Diana Mogollon,...
It comes after Deadline revealed yesterday that there would be staff and other reductions across the studio today.
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Stage 13, founded in 2017 under the former Warner Bros Digital Networks division as a studio for original digital short-form programming, has produced past series such as Special and It’s Bruno! for Netflix, Two Sentence Horror Stories for the CW/Netflix, and more. The division was run by Diana Mogollon,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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If you’ve listened to a good podcast in the past year, chances are high that a studio is already in talks to adapt it for the screen.
The podcast-to-tv trend kicked into high gear earlier this year with the release of shows like Hulu’s The Dropout, Apple TV+’s WeCrashed, Peacock’s Joe vs. Carole and NBC’s The Thing About Pam — all of which were prestige, limited series based on podcasts of the same name. At the end of 2021, audiences saw Peacock’s Dr. Death and Apple TV+’s The Shrink Next Door.
In some instances, such as with WeCrashed and Dr. Death, the showrunners were given early access to the podcast to see if — and how — they would be interested in adapting the story for TV.
“I was sucked in from the first episode of the podcast,” says Patrick Macmanus,...
If you’ve listened to a good podcast in the past year, chances are high that a studio is already in talks to adapt it for the screen.
The podcast-to-tv trend kicked into high gear earlier this year with the release of shows like Hulu’s The Dropout, Apple TV+’s WeCrashed, Peacock’s Joe vs. Carole and NBC’s The Thing About Pam — all of which were prestige, limited series based on podcasts of the same name. At the end of 2021, audiences saw Peacock’s Dr. Death and Apple TV+’s The Shrink Next Door.
In some instances, such as with WeCrashed and Dr. Death, the showrunners were given early access to the podcast to see if — and how — they would be interested in adapting the story for TV.
“I was sucked in from the first episode of the podcast,” says Patrick Macmanus,...
- 6/9/2022
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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John Cameron Mitchell is a multihyphenate who has worked onstage and on screen, as an actor, writer and director. Best known for co-writing and starring in the genderqueer rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch — first off-Broadway, then in the 2001 film adaptation and later a Tony-winning Broadway revival — Mitchell is one of the most prolific and beloved queer artists of their generation. This year, Mitchell donned a mullet and copious amounts of eyeliner to play the infamous Joe Exotic in Peacock’s limited series Joe vs. Carole, opposite Kate McKinnon as Joe’s nemesis, Carole Baskin. Mitchell sat down with THR to discuss their approach to the over-the-top character and finding the human underneath the bravado.
I’ve read that you said you hadn’t seen Netflix’s Tiger King. Were you aware of Joe Exotic’s story?
Yeah, vaguely. For my audition,...
John Cameron Mitchell is a multihyphenate who has worked onstage and on screen, as an actor, writer and director. Best known for co-writing and starring in the genderqueer rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch — first off-Broadway, then in the 2001 film adaptation and later a Tony-winning Broadway revival — Mitchell is one of the most prolific and beloved queer artists of their generation. This year, Mitchell donned a mullet and copious amounts of eyeliner to play the infamous Joe Exotic in Peacock’s limited series Joe vs. Carole, opposite Kate McKinnon as Joe’s nemesis, Carole Baskin. Mitchell sat down with THR to discuss their approach to the over-the-top character and finding the human underneath the bravado.
I’ve read that you said you hadn’t seen Netflix’s Tiger King. Were you aware of Joe Exotic’s story?
Yeah, vaguely. For my audition,...
- 6/6/2022
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Hey, all you cool cats and kittens, it's time to binge Joe vs. Carole. Peacock's new miniseries based on the wild events from Netflix's Tiger King has finally arrived with its Mar. 3 premiere. The true crime miniseries stars Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin and John Cameron Mitchell as Joe Exotic and will detail the shocking rivalry between the two wild cat enthusiasts that lead to Joe hiring a hitman to kill Carole. The limited series will of course feature the rest of the larger-than-life characters from the Tiger King world "Joe vs. Carole is a wild ride," showrunner Etan Frankel said of the eight-episode limited series. "It's a fun and rich journey into the story of people who...
- 3/3/2022
- E! Online
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Remember that time, almost exactly two years ago, when pandemic lockdowns had just begun, and the scents of bleach spray and sourdough filled the air as we all united in our obsession with a mulleted, eyelinered man who bred tigers and his nemesis, an animal activist who wore animal prints and flower crowns? Well, it has been a long two years, so maybe it’s as good a time as any for a little early pandemic nostalgia, courtesy of Peacock’s eight-episode miniseries “Joe vs. Carole,” which revisits the story of the 2020 Netflix documentary “Tiger King,” this time in scripted form.
The question, of course, is whether this story warrants multiple retellings, especially in such a short period. Is the feud between animal-collecting showman Joe Exotic and big-cat rescue activist Carole Baskin really the “Macbeth” of our time? Or even the O.J. Simpson murder trial of our time?
If you...
The question, of course, is whether this story warrants multiple retellings, especially in such a short period. Is the feud between animal-collecting showman Joe Exotic and big-cat rescue activist Carole Baskin really the “Macbeth” of our time? Or even the O.J. Simpson murder trial of our time?
If you...
- 3/2/2022
- by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
- The Wrap
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Two long years after Netflix first dropped its “Tiger King” docuseries, the first scripted stab at retelling the wild story of warring big cat enthusiasts Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin has landed, as was inevitable. “Joe vs. Carole,” premiering March 3 on Peacock, stars John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon as Joe and Carole as they vow to take the other down. At this point — months after a Netflix follow-up to “Tiger King,” podcasts such as the one this series is based on (Wondery’s “Over My Dead Body”), and countless memes and late-night jokes later — anything purporting to shed more light on this particular saga has a high bar to clear in order to be anything less than repetitive. In this respect, “Joe vs. Carole,” despite some decent performances and effective directing from Justin Tipping, rarely justifies its existence.
As the title suggests, Etan Frankel’s “Joe vs. Carole” focuses...
As the title suggests, Etan Frankel’s “Joe vs. Carole” focuses...
- 3/2/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
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Peacock has unveiled the official trailer for its new miniseries “Joe vs. Carole,” starring John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon.
Based on the Robert Moor-hosted Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” “Joe vs. Carole” focuses on the bitter rivalry between big cat zookeeper Joe Exotic (Mitchell) and animal sanctuary CEO Carole Baskin (McKinnon), which was immortalized in the first season of the popular Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.” In addition to Mitchell and McKinnon, the miniseries also stars Kyle MacLachlan, Brian Van Holt, Sam Keeley, Nat Wolf, Marlo Kelly, William Fichtner, Dean Winters and David Wenham.
The trailer depicts McKinnon and Mitchell in character, as Baskin and her husband (MacLachlan) set out to take down Exotic for his abuse of his animals and breeding of big cats for profit.
“He has no idea what I’ve been through in my life,” Baskin says in the trailer. “Individually we are a whimper, but together,...
Based on the Robert Moor-hosted Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” “Joe vs. Carole” focuses on the bitter rivalry between big cat zookeeper Joe Exotic (Mitchell) and animal sanctuary CEO Carole Baskin (McKinnon), which was immortalized in the first season of the popular Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.” In addition to Mitchell and McKinnon, the miniseries also stars Kyle MacLachlan, Brian Van Holt, Sam Keeley, Nat Wolf, Marlo Kelly, William Fichtner, Dean Winters and David Wenham.
The trailer depicts McKinnon and Mitchell in character, as Baskin and her husband (MacLachlan) set out to take down Exotic for his abuse of his animals and breeding of big cats for profit.
“He has no idea what I’ve been through in my life,” Baskin says in the trailer. “Individually we are a whimper, but together,...
- 2/3/2022
- by Wilson Chapman, Sasha Urban and Wyatte Grantham-Philips
- Variety Film + TV
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You could say this trailer is the cat's meow. Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin are back and like you've never seen them before. On Jan. 31, Peacock released the trailer for its new original series, Joe vs. Carole. The drama, created by Etan Frankel and starring John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon, is based on the Wondery podcast Joe Exotic: Tiger King, hosted and reported by Robert Moor. "Does the name Joseph Maldonado-Passage mean anything to you?" a detective asks Baskin (McKinnon) in the trailer. "He is a psychopath that wishes me dead," she replies. "I really feel like I was put on this earth to rescue cats," she...
- 2/3/2022
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“It ain’t just about the cats. Spoiler alert,” Kate McKinnon’s Carole Baskin says in the official trailer for Peacock’s upcoming drama (premiering March 3). Joe vs. Carole, the limited series created by Etan Frankel and also starring John Cameron Mitchell, offers a comprehensive dive into the lives of Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. “He is a psychopath who wishes me dead,” Carole says of Joe in the trailer. “We’ve been in an ongoing dispute with Joe,” her husband, Howard (Kyle MacLachlan) adds. And if someone wants you dead, why not then go looking to buy a gun “that will stop a hitman in his tracks”? The new preview also offers a look at Joe welcoming people to his exotic animal show, Joe and Carole’s personal lives, and much more. Watch it below. “Joe vs Carole is a wild ride. It’s a fun and rich journey...
- 2/3/2022
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Peacock has a treat for all you cool cats and kittens.
The NBCUniversal-owned streaming service's TV series Joe vs. Carole has a trailer and premiere date.
All eight episodes will drop Thursday, March 3.
"Based on the Wondery podcast Joe Exotic, hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit," reads the description for the series.
"She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry," it continues.
But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe "will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy."
"The results prove dangerous."
In the aforementioned clip, we see the pair going to war.
“She wants to mess with me, I can mess with her,...
The NBCUniversal-owned streaming service's TV series Joe vs. Carole has a trailer and premiere date.
All eight episodes will drop Thursday, March 3.
"Based on the Wondery podcast Joe Exotic, hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit," reads the description for the series.
"She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry," it continues.
But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe "will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy."
"The results prove dangerous."
In the aforementioned clip, we see the pair going to war.
“She wants to mess with me, I can mess with her,...
- 1/21/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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Peacock has released the first trailer for “Joe vs. Carole,” the streamer’s scripted take on the events featured in “Tiger King.”
John Cameron Mitchell stars as Joe Exotic, with Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. It also stars Kyle MacLachlan, Brian Van Holt, Sam Keeley, Nat Wolff, Marlo Kelly, William Fichtner, Dean Winters, and David Wenham The eight-episode series will debut on March 3. The trailer can be seen below.
Adapted from the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe vs Carole” centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own, and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy.
John Cameron Mitchell stars as Joe Exotic, with Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. It also stars Kyle MacLachlan, Brian Van Holt, Sam Keeley, Nat Wolff, Marlo Kelly, William Fichtner, Dean Winters, and David Wenham The eight-episode series will debut on March 3. The trailer can be seen below.
Adapted from the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe vs Carole” centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own, and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy.
- 1/21/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Hey, all you cool cats and kittens: Are you ready to relive the Tiger King madness, this time in scripted form?
Peacock’s fictionalized take on the Joe Exotic/Carole Baskin feud, famously chronicled in the Netflix documentary series Tiger King, will be (aptly) titled Joe vs. Carole, with all eight episodes premiering Thursday, March 3, TVLine has learned. John Cameron Mitchell (Shrill) stars as exotic animal wrangler Joe Exotic, with SNL‘s Kate McKinnon as his hated rival Carole Baskin.
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Peacock’s fictionalized take on the Joe Exotic/Carole Baskin feud, famously chronicled in the Netflix documentary series Tiger King, will be (aptly) titled Joe vs. Carole, with all eight episodes premiering Thursday, March 3, TVLine has learned. John Cameron Mitchell (Shrill) stars as exotic animal wrangler Joe Exotic, with SNL‘s Kate McKinnon as his hated rival Carole Baskin.
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- 1/21/2022
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
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Peacock’s prowling along with its limited series about now-jailed Tiger King star Joe Exotic, which is set to make its debut in March. The series hails from showrunner, executive producer and writer Etan Frankel.
Now titled Joe vs. Carole, the upcoming Peacock series stars John Cameron Mitchell as Joe Exotic and Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. Premiering in its entirety on Thursday, March 3 Joe vs. Carole is based on the Wondery podcast Joe Exotic, hosted and reported by Robert Moor. The limited series will center on Baskin, a big-cat enthusiast who learns that fellow exotic-animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own, and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy.
Now titled Joe vs. Carole, the upcoming Peacock series stars John Cameron Mitchell as Joe Exotic and Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. Premiering in its entirety on Thursday, March 3 Joe vs. Carole is based on the Wondery podcast Joe Exotic, hosted and reported by Robert Moor. The limited series will center on Baskin, a big-cat enthusiast who learns that fellow exotic-animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own, and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy.
- 1/21/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
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NBCUniversal’s Joe Exotic series will carry an Australian flavour that goes beyond its Queensland shoot.
Aussie actors Will McNeill (Rams), Jack Scott (Hardball), Nic English (The Tailings), Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man), Shereena Clanton (Wentworth), Alexandra Jensen (My Life is Murder), Anthony J. Sharpe (Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears) and Aliandra Calabrese (Perfect Messy Love) have been added to the supporting cast for the production, which is currently filming.
The series will feature English as the titular character’s first husband Brian Rhyne; Scott as Exotic’s political campaign manager Joshua Dial; Calabrese as Lauren Lowe; Jenson as Exotic’s niece Chealsi; Hardie as Agent Thomas; Sharpe as zookeeper Erik Cowie; McNeill as Big Cat Rescue volunteer Tyler; and Clanton as Susan.
It comes after the earlier announcement of fellow Aussie Marlo Kelly as Carole Baskin’s daughter Jamie Murdock.
They join the likes of Kate McKinnon,...
Aussie actors Will McNeill (Rams), Jack Scott (Hardball), Nic English (The Tailings), Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man), Shereena Clanton (Wentworth), Alexandra Jensen (My Life is Murder), Anthony J. Sharpe (Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears) and Aliandra Calabrese (Perfect Messy Love) have been added to the supporting cast for the production, which is currently filming.
The series will feature English as the titular character’s first husband Brian Rhyne; Scott as Exotic’s political campaign manager Joshua Dial; Calabrese as Lauren Lowe; Jenson as Exotic’s niece Chealsi; Hardie as Agent Thomas; Sharpe as zookeeper Erik Cowie; McNeill as Big Cat Rescue volunteer Tyler; and Clanton as Susan.
It comes after the earlier announcement of fellow Aussie Marlo Kelly as Carole Baskin’s daughter Jamie Murdock.
They join the likes of Kate McKinnon,...
- 9/8/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
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Marlo Kelly (Dare Me) is set for a key role opposite Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchell in Joe Exotic, Peacock’s limited series based on the Wondery podcast.
Joe Exotic (working title) centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big-cat enthusiast who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own, and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
Kelly will play Jamie Murdock, Carole’s daughter.
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In addition to McKinnon and Mitchell, Kelly joins previously announced Brian Van Holt as John Reinke, Nat Wolff as Travis Maldonado, Sam Keeley as John Finlay, Lex Mayson as Saff, Dean Winters as Jeff Lowe,...
Joe Exotic (working title) centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big-cat enthusiast who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own, and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
Kelly will play Jamie Murdock, Carole’s daughter.
2020-21 Peacock Pilots & Series Orders
In addition to McKinnon and Mitchell, Kelly joins previously announced Brian Van Holt as John Reinke, Nat Wolff as Travis Maldonado, Sam Keeley as John Finlay, Lex Mayson as Saff, Dean Winters as Jeff Lowe,...
- 7/21/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Kyle MacLachlan is set for a key role opposite Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchell in Joe Exotic (working title), Peacock’s limited series based on the Wondery podcast.
MacLachlan will play Howard Baskin, Carole’s (McKinnon) even-keeled husband who supports her throughout the endeavor with Joe (Mitchell).
Joe Exotic (wt) centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
In addition to McKinnon and Mitchell, MacLachlanjoins previously announced Brian Van Holt as John Reinke, Nat Wolff as Travis Maldonado, Sam Keeley as John Finlay,...
MacLachlan will play Howard Baskin, Carole’s (McKinnon) even-keeled husband who supports her throughout the endeavor with Joe (Mitchell).
Joe Exotic (wt) centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
In addition to McKinnon and Mitchell, MacLachlanjoins previously announced Brian Van Holt as John Reinke, Nat Wolff as Travis Maldonado, Sam Keeley as John Finlay,...
- 7/6/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Kyle MacLachlan will play Howard Baskin in the upcoming Peacock series “Joe Exotic,” Variety has learned.
MacLachlan will star opposite series lead Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin. Howard is described as Carole’s even-keeled husband who supports her throughout the endeavor with Joe. John Cameron Mitchell will play Joe Exotic. Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke, Sam Keeley will play John Finlay, William Fichtner will play Rick Kirkham, and Natt Wolff will play Travis Maldonado.
MacLachlan’s past TV roles include his role in David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks,” which earned him two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe. He would go on to reprise the role nearly three decades later for Showtime in “Twin Peaks: The Return.” His other TV roles include “Sex and the City,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Portlandia,” and “The Good Fight.” His feature roles include “Dune,” “Blue Velvet,” and “Inside Out.”
He is repped by UTA,...
MacLachlan will star opposite series lead Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin. Howard is described as Carole’s even-keeled husband who supports her throughout the endeavor with Joe. John Cameron Mitchell will play Joe Exotic. Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke, Sam Keeley will play John Finlay, William Fichtner will play Rick Kirkham, and Natt Wolff will play Travis Maldonado.
MacLachlan’s past TV roles include his role in David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks,” which earned him two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe. He would go on to reprise the role nearly three decades later for Showtime in “Twin Peaks: The Return.” His other TV roles include “Sex and the City,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Portlandia,” and “The Good Fight.” His feature roles include “Dune,” “Blue Velvet,” and “Inside Out.”
He is repped by UTA,...
- 7/6/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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William Fichtner will play Rick Kirkham in the upcoming Peacock series “Joe Exotic,” replacing previously announced cast member Dennis Quaid in the role.
Per the NBCUniversal streamer’s announcement, Quaid had to step away from the project due to a scheduling conflict. Fichtner joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic. Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke, Sam Keeley will play John Finlay and Natt Wolff will play Travis Maldonado.
Adapted from the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own, and when the claws come out,...
Per the NBCUniversal streamer’s announcement, Quaid had to step away from the project due to a scheduling conflict. Fichtner joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic. Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke, Sam Keeley will play John Finlay and Natt Wolff will play Travis Maldonado.
Adapted from the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own, and when the claws come out,...
- 7/1/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
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William Fichtner has been tapped for a key role opposite Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchell in Joe Exotic (working title), Peacock’s limited series based on the Wondery podcast.
Fichtner will play Rick Kirkham, Joe’s (Mitchell) reality show producer in a recasting. He takes over for Dennis Quaid, who had to exit the project due to a scheduling conflict.
Joe Exotic (wt) centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
In addition to McKinnon and Mitchell, Fichtner joins previously announced Brian Van Holt as John Reinke,...
Fichtner will play Rick Kirkham, Joe’s (Mitchell) reality show producer in a recasting. He takes over for Dennis Quaid, who had to exit the project due to a scheduling conflict.
Joe Exotic (wt) centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
In addition to McKinnon and Mitchell, Fichtner joins previously announced Brian Van Holt as John Reinke,...
- 7/1/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Peacock’s “Joe Exotic” series had to get a bit exotic in its casting process to fit the real-life troupe of characters chronicled in Netflix’s “Tiger King” docuseries. Fortunately, with “Saturday Night Live” standout Kate McKinnon on board from Day 1 as Carole Baskin, the scripted streaming series was off to a very good start.
Then they landed Dennis Quaid, and, well, just ask your mom what she thinks about that choice to play Rick Kirkham. Better yet, ask Rick Kirkham, Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel’s reality TV show producer, what he thinks. However, Quaid had to step away from the role due to a scheduling conflict and was replaced with William Fichtner.
Based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the Peacock limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit.
Then they landed Dennis Quaid, and, well, just ask your mom what she thinks about that choice to play Rick Kirkham. Better yet, ask Rick Kirkham, Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel’s reality TV show producer, what he thinks. However, Quaid had to step away from the role due to a scheduling conflict and was replaced with William Fichtner.
Based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the Peacock limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit.
- 7/1/2021
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
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Dean Winters has joined the “Joe Exotic” series at Peacock in the role of Jeff Lowe.
Fans of the hit Netflix docuseries “Tiger King” will recall that Lowe became Exotic’s business partner and ally in his fight against Carole Baskin before eventually turning on him.
Winters is the latest addition to the already stacked cast of “Joe Exotic.” He joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Exotic. It was also recently announced that Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke, Sam Keeley will play John Finlay, Natt Wolff will play Travis Maldonado, and Dennis Quaid will play Rick Kirkham.
Winters is no stranger to Peacock audiences, as he currently appears in the streamer’s critically-acclaimed comedy “Girls5Eva.” That series reunites him with Tina Fey, with whom he previously worked on the hit NBC comedy “30 Rock.” Winters is...
Fans of the hit Netflix docuseries “Tiger King” will recall that Lowe became Exotic’s business partner and ally in his fight against Carole Baskin before eventually turning on him.
Winters is the latest addition to the already stacked cast of “Joe Exotic.” He joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Exotic. It was also recently announced that Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke, Sam Keeley will play John Finlay, Natt Wolff will play Travis Maldonado, and Dennis Quaid will play Rick Kirkham.
Winters is no stranger to Peacock audiences, as he currently appears in the streamer’s critically-acclaimed comedy “Girls5Eva.” That series reunites him with Tina Fey, with whom he previously worked on the hit NBC comedy “30 Rock.” Winters is...
- 6/24/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Hulu released a new teaser for “Nine Perfect Strangers,” premiering on Aug. 18.
Based on the best-selling book by Liane Moriarty, the eight-episode series follows nine stressed city-dwellers embarking on a wellness retreat led by a suspicious resort director, Masha (Nicole Kidman).
Kidman stars alongside Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.
“Nine Perfect Strangers” is from David E. Kelley, Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films and Endeavor Content. Jonathan Levine directs all eight episodes of the series and serves as executive producer alongside Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Jodi Matterson, Kidman, Per Saari, Moriarty, Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, Molly Allen, Samantha Strauss and McCarthy. Co-showrunners Kelley and Butterworth serve as co-writers with Strauss.
Watch the teaser below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
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Disney Plus announced that the...
Based on the best-selling book by Liane Moriarty, the eight-episode series follows nine stressed city-dwellers embarking on a wellness retreat led by a suspicious resort director, Masha (Nicole Kidman).
Kidman stars alongside Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.
“Nine Perfect Strangers” is from David E. Kelley, Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films and Endeavor Content. Jonathan Levine directs all eight episodes of the series and serves as executive producer alongside Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Jodi Matterson, Kidman, Per Saari, Moriarty, Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, Molly Allen, Samantha Strauss and McCarthy. Co-showrunners Kelley and Butterworth serve as co-writers with Strauss.
Watch the teaser below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
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Disney Plus announced that the...
- 6/11/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
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Dennis Quaid will play Rick Kirkham in the upcoming Peacock series “Joe Exotic.” Kirkham, an American journalist based in Norway, was the “Tiger King’s” reality show producer. Quaid joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic. It was also recently announced that Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke, Sam Keeley will play John Finlay and Natt Wolff will play Travis Maldonado.
Adapted from the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to...
Adapted from the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to...
- 6/3/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
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Dennis Quaid has entered the tiger’s den and will join Peacock’s Joe Exotic (working title) as Rick Kirkham.
The limited series, based on the Wondery podcast, the Emmy-nominated actor will take on Joe’s reality show producer. He will appear opposite Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell who is set to star as Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, as previously announced. Other cast members announced to this point include Emmy winner Kate McKinnon, who plays Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt, who plays John Reinke, Nat Wolff, who is set to portray yet another of Joe’s husbands, Travis Maldonado, and Sam Keely who will play John Finlay.
The series picks up with big cat enthusiast Carole Baskin, as she learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry.
The limited series, based on the Wondery podcast, the Emmy-nominated actor will take on Joe’s reality show producer. He will appear opposite Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell who is set to star as Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, as previously announced. Other cast members announced to this point include Emmy winner Kate McKinnon, who plays Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt, who plays John Reinke, Nat Wolff, who is set to portray yet another of Joe’s husbands, Travis Maldonado, and Sam Keely who will play John Finlay.
The series picks up with big cat enthusiast Carole Baskin, as she learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry.
- 6/3/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
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Dennis Quaid is the latest to join Peacock’s upcoming scripted series on Joe Exotic.
Quaid will play Rick Kirkham, who was Joe’s reality TV show producer.
Based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
Kate McKinnon stars in the series as Carole Baskin, alongside John Cameron Mitchell as Schreibvogel. Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke. Nat Wolff and Sam Keeley will play Joe’s husbands Travis Maldonado and John Finlay,...
Quaid will play Rick Kirkham, who was Joe’s reality TV show producer.
Based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
Kate McKinnon stars in the series as Carole Baskin, alongside John Cameron Mitchell as Schreibvogel. Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke. Nat Wolff and Sam Keeley will play Joe’s husbands Travis Maldonado and John Finlay,...
- 6/3/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
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Dennis Quaid has signed on to Peacock’s upcoming Joe Exotic limited series.
The Right Stuff and Rookie actor will play Rick Kirkman, a reality show producer.
The tentatively titled Joe Exotic has previously announced John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) in the role of zoo owner Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live) as his rival Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt (Deputy) as Gw Zoo employee John Reinke, Nat Wolff (The Stand) as Joe’s husband Travis Maldonado, and Sam Keeley (Misfits) as another of Joe’s husbands, John Finlay. The show is written and produced by Etan Frankel (Shameless).
The ...
The Right Stuff and Rookie actor will play Rick Kirkman, a reality show producer.
The tentatively titled Joe Exotic has previously announced John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) in the role of zoo owner Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live) as his rival Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt (Deputy) as Gw Zoo employee John Reinke, Nat Wolff (The Stand) as Joe’s husband Travis Maldonado, and Sam Keeley (Misfits) as another of Joe’s husbands, John Finlay. The show is written and produced by Etan Frankel (Shameless).
The ...
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Dennis Quaid has signed on to Peacock’s upcoming Joe Exotic limited series.
The Right Stuff and Rookie actor will play Rick Kirkman, a reality show producer.
The tentatively titled Joe Exotic has previously announced John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) in the role of zoo owner Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live) as his rival Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt (Deputy) as Gw Zoo employee John Reinke, Nat Wolff (The Stand) as Joe’s husband Travis Maldonado, and Sam Keeley (Misfits) as another of Joe’s husbands, John Finlay. The show is written and produced by Etan Frankel (Shameless).
The ...
The Right Stuff and Rookie actor will play Rick Kirkman, a reality show producer.
The tentatively titled Joe Exotic has previously announced John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) in the role of zoo owner Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live) as his rival Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt (Deputy) as Gw Zoo employee John Reinke, Nat Wolff (The Stand) as Joe’s husband Travis Maldonado, and Sam Keeley (Misfits) as another of Joe’s husbands, John Finlay. The show is written and produced by Etan Frankel (Shameless).
The ...
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Sam Keeley has joined the cast of Joe Exotic (working title).
In Peacock’s limited series, based on the Wondery podcast, Keeley will play John Finlay, one of Joe’s husbands, who grows disillusioned as Joe grows more obsessive. The Irish actor will appear opposite Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell who is set to star as Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, as previously announced. Other cast members announced to this point include Emmy winner Kate McKinnon, who plays Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt, who plays John Reinke and Nat Wolff, who is set to portray yet another of Joe’s husbands, Travis Maldonado.
The series picks up with big cat enthusiast Carole Baskin, as she learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered...
In Peacock’s limited series, based on the Wondery podcast, Keeley will play John Finlay, one of Joe’s husbands, who grows disillusioned as Joe grows more obsessive. The Irish actor will appear opposite Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell who is set to star as Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, as previously announced. Other cast members announced to this point include Emmy winner Kate McKinnon, who plays Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt, who plays John Reinke and Nat Wolff, who is set to portray yet another of Joe’s husbands, Travis Maldonado.
The series picks up with big cat enthusiast Carole Baskin, as she learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered...
- 6/1/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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Sam Keeley will play John Finlay in the upcoming Peacock series “Joe Exotic.”
Finlay was one of Joe Exotic’s husbands famously profiled in the hit Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.” It was announced last week that Nat Wolff would star as Travis Maldonado, another of Exotic’s husbands. Finlay joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic. It was also recently announced that Brian Van Holt would play John Reinke.
Keeley recently starred in the Paramount Network dramedy “68 Whiskey” and the Netflix miniseries “The English Game.” His other TV credits include “The Dublin Murders” and “Misfits,” while his feature credits include “The Cured,” “In the Heart of the Sea,” “The Siege of Jadotville,” and “Anthropoid.”
He is repped by UTA in the U.S. and 42 in the U.K.
Based on the Wondery Podcast of the same name,...
Finlay was one of Joe Exotic’s husbands famously profiled in the hit Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.” It was announced last week that Nat Wolff would star as Travis Maldonado, another of Exotic’s husbands. Finlay joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic. It was also recently announced that Brian Van Holt would play John Reinke.
Keeley recently starred in the Paramount Network dramedy “68 Whiskey” and the Netflix miniseries “The English Game.” His other TV credits include “The Dublin Murders” and “Misfits,” while his feature credits include “The Cured,” “In the Heart of the Sea,” “The Siege of Jadotville,” and “Anthropoid.”
He is repped by UTA in the U.S. and 42 in the U.K.
Based on the Wondery Podcast of the same name,...
- 6/1/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Sam Keeley has joined Peacock’s upcoming “Joe Exotic” scripted limited series and play the role of John Finlay.
Finlay was one of Joe’s husbands, who grows disillusioned as Joe grows more obsessive. Nat Wolff will play Travis Maldonado, Joe’s other husband. Both were featured on Netflix’s hit “Tiger King” docuseries last year and in the Wondery podcast that serves as the basis for the Peacock scripted adaptation.
Based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose...
Finlay was one of Joe’s husbands, who grows disillusioned as Joe grows more obsessive. Nat Wolff will play Travis Maldonado, Joe’s other husband. Both were featured on Netflix’s hit “Tiger King” docuseries last year and in the Wondery podcast that serves as the basis for the Peacock scripted adaptation.
Based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose...
- 6/1/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
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The “Joe Exotic” series at Peacock continues to build out its cast with the addition of Nat Wolff as Travis Maldonado.
Wolff joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic. It was also recently announced that Brian Van Holt would play John Reinke. Maldonado was one of Joe Exotic’s husbands and was prominently featured in the Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.”
Wolff most recently starred in the CBS All Access (now Paramount Plus) limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand.” He is also known for his roles in films such as “Palo Alto,” “Paper Towns,” “The Fault in Our Stars,” and “The Kill Team” as well as for starring in the Nickelodeon series “The Naked Brothers Band.” Wolff is also an accomplished stage actor and musician. Onstage, he previously starred in the revival of Sam Shepard’s “Buried Child.
Wolff joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic. It was also recently announced that Brian Van Holt would play John Reinke. Maldonado was one of Joe Exotic’s husbands and was prominently featured in the Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.”
Wolff most recently starred in the CBS All Access (now Paramount Plus) limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand.” He is also known for his roles in films such as “Palo Alto,” “Paper Towns,” “The Fault in Our Stars,” and “The Kill Team” as well as for starring in the Nickelodeon series “The Naked Brothers Band.” Wolff is also an accomplished stage actor and musician. Onstage, he previously starred in the revival of Sam Shepard’s “Buried Child.
- 5/27/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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“The Stand” star Nat Wolff has joined the cast of Peacock’s “Joe Exotic” limited series, the streamer announced Wednesday.
Nat Wolff will play Travis Maldonado, one of Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel’s husbands. Maldonado was featured in Netflix’s hit “Tiger King” docuseries last year and in the Wondery podcast that serves as the basis for the Peacock scripted adaptation. Maldonado married Schreibvogel in 2013 at the age of 19 and died by suicide in 2017.
“Joe Exotic” centers on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit and sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry.
Kate McKinnon stars in the series as Carole Baskin, alongside John Cameron Mitchell as Schreibvogel.
Etan Frankel is writer and executive producer on the series under his overall deal with UCP. McKinnon serves as executive...
Nat Wolff will play Travis Maldonado, one of Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel’s husbands. Maldonado was featured in Netflix’s hit “Tiger King” docuseries last year and in the Wondery podcast that serves as the basis for the Peacock scripted adaptation. Maldonado married Schreibvogel in 2013 at the age of 19 and died by suicide in 2017.
“Joe Exotic” centers on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit and sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry.
Kate McKinnon stars in the series as Carole Baskin, alongside John Cameron Mitchell as Schreibvogel.
Etan Frankel is writer and executive producer on the series under his overall deal with UCP. McKinnon serves as executive...
- 5/27/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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The “Joe Exotic” series at Peacock is rounding out its cast with the addition of Brian Van Holt, Variety has learned.
Van Holt will star as John Reinke, the zoo manager at Joe’s zoo, a loyal worker and friend until things go too far. Reinke famously appeared as himself in the hit Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.”
Van Holt joins previously announced series stars Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic.
Van Holt recently starred in the Fox cop drama “Deputy” opposite Stephen Dorff. His other TV credits include “John From Cincinnatti,” “The Bridge,” and “Cougar Town.” On the film side, he is known for his roles in “Black Hawk Down,” “House of Wax,” “Swat,” and “Den of Thieves.”
He is repped by Paradigm, Luber Roklin, and Morris Yorn.
Based on the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” centers...
Van Holt will star as John Reinke, the zoo manager at Joe’s zoo, a loyal worker and friend until things go too far. Reinke famously appeared as himself in the hit Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.”
Van Holt joins previously announced series stars Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic.
Van Holt recently starred in the Fox cop drama “Deputy” opposite Stephen Dorff. His other TV credits include “John From Cincinnatti,” “The Bridge,” and “Cougar Town.” On the film side, he is known for his roles in “Black Hawk Down,” “House of Wax,” “Swat,” and “Den of Thieves.”
He is repped by Paradigm, Luber Roklin, and Morris Yorn.
Based on the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” centers...
- 5/14/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Brian Van Holt has been tapped for a key role opposite Kate McKinnon’s Carole Baskin and John Cameron Mitchell’s Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel in Joe Exotic (working title), Peacock’s limited series based on the Wondery podcast.
Van Holt will play John Reinke, the zoo manager at Joe’s (Mitchell) zoo, a loyal worker and friend until things go too far.
The limited series centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
Etan Frankel writes and executive produces under his overall deal with UCP,...
Van Holt will play John Reinke, the zoo manager at Joe’s (Mitchell) zoo, a loyal worker and friend until things go too far.
The limited series centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous.
Etan Frankel writes and executive produces under his overall deal with UCP,...
- 5/14/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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The Joe Exotic scripted series, starring Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchell, is going to stream exclusively on Peacock.
NBCUniversal has reversed its decision, made last August, to air the series across its platforms including NBC and USA Network, opting instead to air solely on the streamer.
Deadline understands that the decision came after Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, who joined after the series was purchased, and her team saw scripts and heard more about the producers’ vision of the show, which is more suited to the streaming environment than traditional broadcast television.
Based on the second season of Wondery’s Over My Dead Body podcast, McKinnon will play Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, played by Cameron Mitchell is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture,...
NBCUniversal has reversed its decision, made last August, to air the series across its platforms including NBC and USA Network, opting instead to air solely on the streamer.
Deadline understands that the decision came after Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, who joined after the series was purchased, and her team saw scripts and heard more about the producers’ vision of the show, which is more suited to the streaming environment than traditional broadcast television.
Based on the second season of Wondery’s Over My Dead Body podcast, McKinnon will play Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, played by Cameron Mitchell is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture,...
- 5/13/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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The “Joe Exotic” series starring Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchell will now air only on Peacock instead of on the streamer, NBC, and USA Network as originally planned.
The show received the multi-platform series order last year. According to an individual with knowledge of the production, the move comes as the multi-platform order was made prior to Susan Rovner assuming her role as chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Now that Rovner and her team have seen more of the scripts, they decided the streamer was the best fit. It also comes as NBCU has reorganized its television business to place a clear emphasis on the company’s future streaming plans while deemphasizing the importance of certain cable networks in the NBCU portfolio in order to cut costs.
“’Joe Exotic’ is shaping up to be a bold and provocative drama and perfectly suited for Peacock, where...
The show received the multi-platform series order last year. According to an individual with knowledge of the production, the move comes as the multi-platform order was made prior to Susan Rovner assuming her role as chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Now that Rovner and her team have seen more of the scripts, they decided the streamer was the best fit. It also comes as NBCU has reorganized its television business to place a clear emphasis on the company’s future streaming plans while deemphasizing the importance of certain cable networks in the NBCU portfolio in order to cut costs.
“’Joe Exotic’ is shaping up to be a bold and provocative drama and perfectly suited for Peacock, where...
- 5/13/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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NBCUniversal has changed its plans for the upcoming “Joe Exotic” limited series, making the Kate McKinnon-led drama exclusive to Peacock.
The decision comes months after the show was first picked up to series as a multi-platform release, with plans for the show to run on NBC and USA in addition to Peacock. An individual familiar with the situation attributed the move to Susan Rovner, who was appointed head of scripted programming for NBCU in September, about a month after the show was picked up. The individual said early scripts did not reflect a broadcast tone and the show was deemed a better fit for streaming only.
Based on the Wondery podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” is a limited series based on true events following Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (John Cameron Mitchell) is breeding and...
The decision comes months after the show was first picked up to series as a multi-platform release, with plans for the show to run on NBC and USA in addition to Peacock. An individual familiar with the situation attributed the move to Susan Rovner, who was appointed head of scripted programming for NBCU in September, about a month after the show was picked up. The individual said early scripts did not reflect a broadcast tone and the show was deemed a better fit for streaming only.
Based on the Wondery podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” is a limited series based on true events following Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (John Cameron Mitchell) is breeding and...
- 5/13/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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NBCUniversal's Joe Exotic series is moving along swimmingly.
The series has cast John Cameron Mitchell in the titular role of Joe "Exotic" Schreibvogel in the limited series, which is in the works at NBC, USA Network, and NBC Universal's streaming service, Peacock.
Mitchell is probably best known for writing and starring in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
"I'm thrilled to take on the role of this modern folk antihero," Mitchell said.
"Joe and I are the same age and like him, I grew up queer in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas so I feel like I know a little bit about this guy and his desperate attempt to conquer an inhospitable world."
Kate McKinnon is on board to play Carole Baskin.
The series will center around Baskin, Exotic, and the tigers they famously tussled over. The insanity begins when Baskin learns that her sworn nemesis is breeding and using his menagerie for profit.
The series has cast John Cameron Mitchell in the titular role of Joe "Exotic" Schreibvogel in the limited series, which is in the works at NBC, USA Network, and NBC Universal's streaming service, Peacock.
Mitchell is probably best known for writing and starring in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
"I'm thrilled to take on the role of this modern folk antihero," Mitchell said.
"Joe and I are the same age and like him, I grew up queer in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas so I feel like I know a little bit about this guy and his desperate attempt to conquer an inhospitable world."
Kate McKinnon is on board to play Carole Baskin.
The series will center around Baskin, Exotic, and the tigers they famously tussled over. The insanity begins when Baskin learns that her sworn nemesis is breeding and using his menagerie for profit.
- 4/19/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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John Cameron Mitchell is sinking his teeth into another role of a lifetime: The Hedwig and the Angry Inch vet (and current Shrill co-star) is set to star as Joe Exotic opposite Kate McKinnon’s Carole Baskin in Universal Content Productions’ forthcoming limited series about the Tiger King personality.
The project — tentatively titled Joe Exotic — centers on big cat enthusiast Baskin, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of...
The project — tentatively titled Joe Exotic — centers on big cat enthusiast Baskin, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of...
- 4/19/2021
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch‘s John Cameron Mitchell has been tapped to play the title character opposite Kate McKinnon in Joe Exotic (working title), UCP’s limited series based on the Wondery podcast, which is set to air across NBCU’s Television and Streaming Entertainment portfolio, including NBC, USA Network and Peacock.
Mitchell will play Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, the larger-than-life zoo owner in Oklahoma who loses himself in his hatred for Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat activist and sanctuary owner working tirelessly to take down animal abusers.
“I’m thrilled to take on the role of this modern folk antihero,” said Mitchell. “Joe and I are the same age and like him, I grew up queer in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas so I feel like I know a little bit about this guy and his desperate attempt to conquer an inhospitable world.”
The limited series centers on Carole...
Mitchell will play Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, the larger-than-life zoo owner in Oklahoma who loses himself in his hatred for Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat activist and sanctuary owner working tirelessly to take down animal abusers.
“I’m thrilled to take on the role of this modern folk antihero,” said Mitchell. “Joe and I are the same age and like him, I grew up queer in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas so I feel like I know a little bit about this guy and his desperate attempt to conquer an inhospitable world.”
The limited series centers on Carole...
- 4/19/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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NBCUniversal has found its Tiger King. John Cameron Mitchell will play the role of Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, the big-cat zoo owner in Oklahoma who hired a hitman to kill rival Carole Baskin (Kate McKinnon), on the TV and streaming limited series.
“Joe Exotic” will air across NBCU’s portfolio.
Mitchell co-created the stage musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” for which he won a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical and a Special Tony for Performance. For his “Hedwig” film adaptation he won Best Director at the 2001 Sundance Festival and received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical or Comedy.
Based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit.
“Joe Exotic” will air across NBCU’s portfolio.
Mitchell co-created the stage musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” for which he won a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical and a Special Tony for Performance. For his “Hedwig” film adaptation he won Best Director at the 2001 Sundance Festival and received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical or Comedy.
Based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor, the limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit.
- 4/19/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
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The “Joe Exotic” limited series in which Kate McKinnon will play Carole Baskin has cast John Cameron Mitchell to play the infamous “Tiger King” himself, Variety has learned.
Mitchell has been cast as Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, the larger-than-life zoo owner in Oklahoma who loses himself in his hatred for Carole Baskin (McKinnon). As previously announced, the show will air across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network.
“I’m thrilled to take on the role of this modern folk antihero,” said Mitchell. “Joe and I are the same age and like him, I grew up queer in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas so I feel like I know a little bit about this guy and his desperate attempt to conquer an inhospitable world.”
Mitchell is best known for co-creating the musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” His work on the Broadway version earned him the Tony Award for best revival of a musical...
Mitchell has been cast as Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, the larger-than-life zoo owner in Oklahoma who loses himself in his hatred for Carole Baskin (McKinnon). As previously announced, the show will air across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network.
“I’m thrilled to take on the role of this modern folk antihero,” said Mitchell. “Joe and I are the same age and like him, I grew up queer in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas so I feel like I know a little bit about this guy and his desperate attempt to conquer an inhospitable world.”
Mitchell is best known for co-creating the musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” His work on the Broadway version earned him the Tony Award for best revival of a musical...
- 4/19/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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First Hedwig, now Joe Exotic.
John Cameron Mitchell, who won Tonys for writing and starring in Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch, will take on the role of Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel in the scripted limited series that is set to air across NBCUniversal’s linear and streaming platforms. As previously announced, Saturday Night Live Emmy winner Kate McKinnon will star as activist Carole Baskin in the drama from Universal Content Productions and showrunner Etan Frankel.
Based on Wondery’s Joe Exotic podcast from host and reporter Robert Moor, here’s how the studio describes the untitled entry: centers ...
John Cameron Mitchell, who won Tonys for writing and starring in Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch, will take on the role of Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel in the scripted limited series that is set to air across NBCUniversal’s linear and streaming platforms. As previously announced, Saturday Night Live Emmy winner Kate McKinnon will star as activist Carole Baskin in the drama from Universal Content Productions and showrunner Etan Frankel.
Based on Wondery’s Joe Exotic podcast from host and reporter Robert Moor, here’s how the studio describes the untitled entry: centers ...
- 4/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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First Hedwig, now Joe Exotic.
John Cameron Mitchell, who won Tonys for writing and starring in Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch, will take on the role of Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel in the scripted limited series that is set to air across NBCUniversal’s linear and streaming platforms. As previously announced, Saturday Night Live Emmy winner Kate McKinnon will star as activist Carole Baskin in the drama from Universal Content Productions and showrunner Etan Frankel.
Based on Wondery’s Joe Exotic podcast from host and reporter Robert Moor, here’s how the studio describes the untitled entry: centers ...
John Cameron Mitchell, who won Tonys for writing and starring in Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch, will take on the role of Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel in the scripted limited series that is set to air across NBCUniversal’s linear and streaming platforms. As previously announced, Saturday Night Live Emmy winner Kate McKinnon will star as activist Carole Baskin in the drama from Universal Content Productions and showrunner Etan Frankel.
Based on Wondery’s Joe Exotic podcast from host and reporter Robert Moor, here’s how the studio describes the untitled entry: centers ...
- 4/19/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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Exclusive: Longtime TV development executive Jessica Shulman has segued to the representation business, joining Literate as a manager.
At the company, where she started yesterday, Shulman will work alongside Literate partners A.B. Fischer and Dennis Kim and fellow manager Kelly Miller.
Shulman has been a development executive for the past 15 years, most recently serving as SVP of Television for Michael London’s Groundswell Productions. Prior to that, she spent 5 years as Head of Television for Neal Baer’s Baer Bones, overseeing the production company’s deals at CBS TV Studios and 20th Television.
“We’ve both known Jessica for years, and witnessed first-hand how she’s nurtured and cared for the writers she’s worked with,” Fischer and Kim said in a statement. “That quality alone will serve her well as she makes the transition from executive to manager. Her development experience, deep bench of relationships and genuine, collaborative spirit...
At the company, where she started yesterday, Shulman will work alongside Literate partners A.B. Fischer and Dennis Kim and fellow manager Kelly Miller.
Shulman has been a development executive for the past 15 years, most recently serving as SVP of Television for Michael London’s Groundswell Productions. Prior to that, she spent 5 years as Head of Television for Neal Baer’s Baer Bones, overseeing the production company’s deals at CBS TV Studios and 20th Television.
“We’ve both known Jessica for years, and witnessed first-hand how she’s nurtured and cared for the writers she’s worked with,” Fischer and Kim said in a statement. “That quality alone will serve her well as she makes the transition from executive to manager. Her development experience, deep bench of relationships and genuine, collaborative spirit...
- 10/7/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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A new limited series on Joe Exotic is coming soon to NBCUniversal outlets. The limited series, which will star Kate McKinnon, will air on broadcast network NBC, cable channel USA Network, and the Peacock streaming service when it arrives. The TV show, based on the Over My Dead Body podcast and Netflix's Tiger King docu-series, was ordered straight to series without a pilot. Etan Frankel will write the series and McKinnon will play big cat enthusiast Carole Baskin. No further casting has been announced.
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- 8/26/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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NBCUniversal’s “Joe Exotic” series is sinking its claws into all of the conglomerate’s television platforms. The limited series, which stars and is executive produced by Kate McKinnon, will roll out on the company’s NBC broadcast network as well as its new Peacock streaming service and USA, its basic cable network.
The three-platform roll-out is unusual but likely a sign of things to come as NBCUniversal and competing entertainment companies work to manage their growing number of television platforms. While new television shows are typically only available on a single platform, companies such as NBCUniversal have a vested interest in keeping their older broadcast and cable networks relevant while simultaneously promoting new platforms like Peacock.
While there haven’t been many examples of television shows premiering on multiple platforms owned by a single conglomerate, companies such as WarnerMedia and Disney, which have launched their own streaming services in the last year,...
The three-platform roll-out is unusual but likely a sign of things to come as NBCUniversal and competing entertainment companies work to manage their growing number of television platforms. While new television shows are typically only available on a single platform, companies such as NBCUniversal have a vested interest in keeping their older broadcast and cable networks relevant while simultaneously promoting new platforms like Peacock.
While there haven’t been many examples of television shows premiering on multiple platforms owned by a single conglomerate, companies such as WarnerMedia and Disney, which have launched their own streaming services in the last year,...
- 8/26/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
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