YELLOWJACKETS Creators Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson Sign Overall Deal with Showtime
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2022
Created by Lyle and Nickerson, YELLOWJACKETS is nominated for seven Emmy Awards with three nominations for Lyle and Nickerson including Outstanding Drama Series. The series was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress for Melanie Lynskey and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Christina Ricci and earned additional noms for Directing and Casting.
Ruth Wilson & Daryl McCormack Showtime Join THE WOMAN IN THE WALL
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2022
SHOWTIME and The BBC announced the new six-episode gothic thriller THE WOMAN IN THE WALL, led by BAFTA® Award winner Ruth Wilson (THE AFFAIR, Luther) and co-starring Daryl McCormick (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Peaky Blinders). Produced by Motive Pictures (an Endeavor Content backed company), Wilson will also executive produce.
Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody to Star in SEASONED Comedy Pilot on Showtime
by Michael Major - Jun 23, 2022
The scripted comedy – inspired by the couple’s real life and relationship – is co-created and co-written by writer-director Ewen Wright and their son Gideon Grody-Patinkin. JAX Media is producing the project for SHOWTIME, with pilot production set for July in New York City.
Showtime Launches New Half-Hour Anthology Spotlights Series
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2022
Produced for SHOWTIME by JAX Media (DESUS & MERO, Emily in Paris, Russian Doll), the episodic anthology series features the bold works of various emerging filmmakers, with each episode featuring two to three short films that vary in timely subject matter, tone and perspective.
Matt Bomer's FELLOW TRAVELERS Series Picked Up By Showtime
by Michael Major - Apr 20, 2022
SHOWTIME announced today that Emmy nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart, The Boys in the Band) will star in the limited series FELLOW TRAVELERS, which he will executive produce with Oscar nominee Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia) and Robbie Rogers (All American, My Policeman).
DEXTER: NEW BLOOD Breaks Showtime Viewership Records
by Michael Major - Jan 11, 2022
With a total of 3 million viewers on Sunday alone, this was the biggest SHOWTIME finale in more than eight years, surpassing the season-three finale of Homeland in 2013. The finale – written by series showrunner Clyde Phillips – also set a new SHOWTIME record with 2 million viewers from streaming and on demand platforms on Sunday.
Showtime Picks Up YELLOWJACKETS For Season Two
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2021
Created and executive produced by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), the one-hour drama series stars Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy® nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable).
Showtime Picks Up YOUR HONOR for Season Two
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 24, 2021
YOUR HONOR, produced by CBS Studios in association with KingSize Productions, is based on the Israeli series Kvodo created by Ron Ninio and Shlomo Mashiach. Rob Golenberg, Alon Aranya, Ninio, Mashiach, Ram Landes, Ron Eilon and Danna Stern also serve as executive producers.
Marja-Lewis Ryan Signs Overall Deal With Showtime
by TV News Desk - Jul 20, 2021
Ryan started off as a Los Angeles-based playwright. Among her numerous stage credits, Ryan wrote, directed and produced the world premieres of her plays Dysnomia, One in the Chamber, A Good Family and Bugaboo and The Silent One.
Showtime to Air Drama Series WAKEFIELD
by TV News Desk - Jul 14, 2021
WAKEFIELD is a Jungle Entertainment production in partnership with BBC Studios for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, together financing the series with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screen NSW.
Showtime Orders I LOVE THIS FOR YOU to Series
by TV News Desk - Jul 12, 2021
I LOVE THIS FOR YOU is executive produced by Vanessa Bayer, Jeremy Beiler, Michael Showalter and Jessi Klein, along with Megan Ellison and Sue Naegle of Annapurna, Jordana Mollick of Semi-Formal and Allyce Ozarski.
Showtime Orders AMERICAN GIGOLO Series With Jon Bernthal
by TV News Desk - Jun 15, 2021
AMERICAN GIGOLO is a present-day reimagining of the iconic 1980 film. Bernthal will play Julian Kaye, who is introduced 15 years after he's been arrested for murder and struggling to find his footing in the modern-day Los Angeles sex industry.
Showtime Picks Up Third Season of CITY ON A HILL
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 2, 2021
In addition to Fontana, CITY ON A HILL is executive produced by Jennifer Todd, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jorge Zamacona, Barry Levinson, Chuck MacLean and Michael Cuesta. Kevin Bacon, Aldis Hodge and Michele Giordano serve as co-executive producers.
Naomie Harris Joins THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 23, 2021
Based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name and the iconic film that starred David Bowie, THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH will follow a new alien character (Ejiofor) who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future.
Showtime Will Exclusively Air THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 17, 2021
Based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name and the iconic film that starred David Bowie, THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH will follow a new alien character who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future.
Showtime Orders YELLOWJACKET to Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 17, 2020
Created and executive produced by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), the one-hour drama series stars Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable).
Michael C. Hall Will Lead New DEXTER Limited Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 14, 2020
Americaa's favorite serial killer Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) will return to SHOWTIME in a new 10-episode limited series that will once again bring together series star Michael C. Hall and showrunner Clyde Phillips.
Showtime Orders Sixth Season of Hit Drama BiLLIONS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 1, 2020
SHOWTIME has picked up a sixth season of its acclaimed drama series BILLIONS. Starring Oscar® nominee and Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Paul Giamatti and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, season five of BILLIONS will return with five new episodes in 2021, with season six to follow.