Marlee Matlin, Ramy Youssef, Lauren Ridloff, Ryan O’Connell and Ali Stroker are among the Hollywood names supporting the Inevitable Foundation’s open letter calling on the industry to shift away from relying on disability consultants and instead hire creatives with disabilities on film and TV projects.
A total of 35 deaf, disabled and allied writers, actors, showrunners and producers signed their names to the letter written and published by the Inevitable Foundation’s co-founders Marisa Torelli-Pedevska and Richie Siegel as part of their new Hire Disabled Writers, Not Just A Disability Consultant initiative.
Paul Feig, Jason Katims, Sian Heder, Liz Tigelaar, Krista Vernoff, Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, Josh Feldman, Shoshannah Stern and Timothy Omundson also backed the open letter, pledging to, in their own creative capacities, put more disabled creatives in positions of power and move away from the consultant model. It’s a system frequently used “instead of — not...
A total of 35 deaf, disabled and allied writers, actors, showrunners and producers signed their names to the letter written and published by the Inevitable Foundation’s co-founders Marisa Torelli-Pedevska and Richie Siegel as part of their new Hire Disabled Writers, Not Just A Disability Consultant initiative.
Paul Feig, Jason Katims, Sian Heder, Liz Tigelaar, Krista Vernoff, Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, Josh Feldman, Shoshannah Stern and Timothy Omundson also backed the open letter, pledging to, in their own creative capacities, put more disabled creatives in positions of power and move away from the consultant model. It’s a system frequently used “instead of — not...
- 3/23/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Brady organization against gun violence is calling on Hollywood writers, directors and producers to examine onscreen gun violence and depictions of gun safety, asking the creative community to sign a pledge that’s already garnered more than 200 signatures of such names as Judd Apatow, Shonda Rhimes, Damon Lindelof and Jimmy Kimmel and the writers of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The pledge, while noting that the “responsibility lies with lax gun laws supported by those politicians more afraid of losing power than saving lives,” acknowledges that “America’s storytellers” have the power to “effect change.”
“Cultural attitudes toward smoking, drunk driving, seatbelts and marriage equality have all evolved due in large part to movies’ and TV’s influence. It’s time to take on gun safety,” the Brady pledge states, and goes on to ask writers, directors and producers to, whenever possible, to:
Use creativity “to model responsible gun ownership and...
The pledge, while noting that the “responsibility lies with lax gun laws supported by those politicians more afraid of losing power than saving lives,” acknowledges that “America’s storytellers” have the power to “effect change.”
“Cultural attitudes toward smoking, drunk driving, seatbelts and marriage equality have all evolved due in large part to movies’ and TV’s influence. It’s time to take on gun safety,” the Brady pledge states, and goes on to ask writers, directors and producers to, whenever possible, to:
Use creativity “to model responsible gun ownership and...
- 6/13/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television is helping to groom a new generation of showrunners.
The indie studio has launched its inaugural Showrunner Training Program, an eight-week initiative in which 19 participants will receive practical knowledge and experience to potentially run their own shows in the future.
During the program, Sony-based showrunners Shawn Ryan, Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis, David Shore, Robia Rashid, Amy Lippman and Hank Steinberg and execs including studio co-president Jason Clodfelter, exec vp programming Jeffrey Glaser and vp creative programming, diversity and inclusion Brett King will train writers and producers to effectively manage and run a TV series.
Topics covered ...
The indie studio has launched its inaugural Showrunner Training Program, an eight-week initiative in which 19 participants will receive practical knowledge and experience to potentially run their own shows in the future.
During the program, Sony-based showrunners Shawn Ryan, Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis, David Shore, Robia Rashid, Amy Lippman and Hank Steinberg and execs including studio co-president Jason Clodfelter, exec vp programming Jeffrey Glaser and vp creative programming, diversity and inclusion Brett King will train writers and producers to effectively manage and run a TV series.
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- 10/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
EntertainmentWith everything from romance to murder mysteries, these drama series have something to offer for all age groups.Tnm StaffFacebook/ NetflixFirst loves, heartbreak, conflict in social circles— teen dramas explore an array of experiences and emotions with engaging storylines to boot. Although the plots revolve around the lives of teens, they have something to offer to all age groups. For adults, it is hard not to take a trip down the memory lane and turn nostalgic. On the other hand, the characters and their stories manage to resonate with the younger audiences. We bring to you a list of binge-worthy and acclaimed teen dramas that are streaming on Netflix. Sex Education: Comedy series Sex Education is based on the story of Otis Milburn, a socially awkward high school student who lives with mother, Jean, a sex therapist. The cast includes actors Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, Connor Swindells,...
- 8/23/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Network: Netflix.
Episodes: 38 (hour).
Seasons: Four.
TV show dates: August 10, 2017 — July 9, 2021.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Christina Offley, Wendy Braun, Gino Montesino, and Rachel Ashley Redleaf.
TV show description:
A coming of age comedy from Robia Rashid, the Atypical TV series centers on Sam (Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum. Sam is looking for love and a new level of autonomy.
While he embarks on his new journey, with the help of his therapist Julia (Okuda), Sam's mother Elsa (Leigh), father Doug (Rapaport), and sister Casey (Lundy-Paine) have to learn to come to terms with...
Episodes: 38 (hour).
Seasons: Four.
TV show dates: August 10, 2017 — July 9, 2021.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Christina Offley, Wendy Braun, Gino Montesino, and Rachel Ashley Redleaf.
TV show description:
A coming of age comedy from Robia Rashid, the Atypical TV series centers on Sam (Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum. Sam is looking for love and a new level of autonomy.
While he embarks on his new journey, with the help of his therapist Julia (Okuda), Sam's mother Elsa (Leigh), father Doug (Rapaport), and sister Casey (Lundy-Paine) have to learn to come to terms with...
- 7/16/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Photo: ‘Atypical'/Netflix ‘Atypical’ is yet another fantastic television series created by Robia Rashid, also known for ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and ‘The Goldbergs.’ ‘Atypical,’ a Netflix original, follows the “coming of age” story of an 18-year-old boy with autism, Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), and the many everyday struggles he faces along with the people around him like his family and friends. Related article: ‘In the Heights’ – Behind the Scenes and Full Commentary/Reactions from Cast & Crew Related article: A Tribute to Cannes Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinema, Glamour, and Humanity | Statement From The Hollywood Insider’s CEO Pritan Ambroase ‘Atypical’s’ upcoming and final season will be released this week, July 9, 2021, to be exact, on Netflix’s platform, which is exciting and sad at the time. This will be ‘Atypical’s’ fourth season, and I am incredibly excited to see what the last season will present...
- 7/11/2021
- by Chelsea Black
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Atypical wrapped its fourth and final season (now streaming on Netflix) with beautiful symmetry.
From the beginning, Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist) has been obsessed with penguins and their really cool eyelids. He always dreamed of venturing out to Antarctica, where it’s cold and isolated, to hang with the black-and-white endothermic birds. The final episode featured a full circle moment in which Sam steps outside and we see Antarctica in the background, confirming that he fulfilled his childhood dream.
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From the beginning, Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist) has been obsessed with penguins and their really cool eyelids. He always dreamed of venturing out to Antarctica, where it’s cold and isolated, to hang with the black-and-white endothermic birds. The final episode featured a full circle moment in which Sam steps outside and we see Antarctica in the background, confirming that he fulfilled his childhood dream.
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- 7/9/2021
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched the final season of “Atypical,” streaming now on Netflix.
The U.S. was reeling from its worst Covid-19 surge when the “Atypical” cast and crew began filming its fourth and final season. The Netflix series has always leaned into warm undertones, but emitting a sense of aspiration and joy was now more important that ever.
“Especially coming from where we’re coming from in the pandemic, it would have been hard for us to write a really bummer ending. I think we just needed this,” “Atypical” creator Robia Rashid says. “I get so happy every single time because it is really cool to see somebody on the spectrum doing what [Sam’s] doing at the end of the show.”
Filmed from January to March, Rashid explains that everyone “worked three times as hard to make this season,” which included wearing full PPE for 14 hours a day.
The U.S. was reeling from its worst Covid-19 surge when the “Atypical” cast and crew began filming its fourth and final season. The Netflix series has always leaned into warm undertones, but emitting a sense of aspiration and joy was now more important that ever.
“Especially coming from where we’re coming from in the pandemic, it would have been hard for us to write a really bummer ending. I think we just needed this,” “Atypical” creator Robia Rashid says. “I get so happy every single time because it is really cool to see somebody on the spectrum doing what [Sam’s] doing at the end of the show.”
Filmed from January to March, Rashid explains that everyone “worked three times as hard to make this season,” which included wearing full PPE for 14 hours a day.
- 7/9/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Atypical’s final season, which arrives this Friday on Netflix, is all about new beginnings.
The charming dramedy follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), a young man on the autism spectrum who searches for love and independence. Over the years, he has found greater autonomy and an awesome girlfriend in Paige (Jenna Boyd), while also picking up important life lessons along the way.
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The charming dramedy follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), a young man on the autism spectrum who searches for love and independence. Over the years, he has found greater autonomy and an awesome girlfriend in Paige (Jenna Boyd), while also picking up important life lessons along the way.
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- 7/6/2021
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Netflix released the trailer for the fourth and final season of “Atypical,” which will premiere on July 9.
The coming-of-age comedy follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. This season will see each character face a challenge they never anticipated as Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal.
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Amy Okuda, Graham Rogers, Fivel Stewart will return for the final season.
“Atypical” is created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid under her Weird Brain Inc. banner. Writer Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon serve as executive producers.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
CBS announced that the new one-hour reality series “Secret Celebrity Renovation” will premiere on July 9 at 8 p.m. Hosted by “Entertainment Tonight’s” Nischelle Turner, the series will give stars the opportunity to show...
The coming-of-age comedy follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. This season will see each character face a challenge they never anticipated as Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal.
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Amy Okuda, Graham Rogers, Fivel Stewart will return for the final season.
“Atypical” is created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid under her Weird Brain Inc. banner. Writer Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon serve as executive producers.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
CBS announced that the new one-hour reality series “Secret Celebrity Renovation” will premiere on July 9 at 8 p.m. Hosted by “Entertainment Tonight’s” Nischelle Turner, the series will give stars the opportunity to show...
- 6/14/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
The fourth season trailer for Atypical, starring Keir Gilchrist, has been released for the show’s final season on Netflix. The Peabody-nominated Netflix dramedy will premiere Friday, July 9.
Atypical is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam (Kier Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. The rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they struggle with the central theme of the series: What does it really mean to be normal?
In the fourth season, each character faces a challenge they never anticipated, and Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal. Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa; Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug; and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
The series was created, written, and executive produced by Robia Rashid and executive produced by Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon.
Atypical is produced for...
Atypical is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam (Kier Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. The rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they struggle with the central theme of the series: What does it really mean to be normal?
In the fourth season, each character faces a challenge they never anticipated, and Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal. Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa; Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug; and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
The series was created, written, and executive produced by Robia Rashid and executive produced by Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon.
Atypical is produced for...
- 6/14/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
In Season 4 of “Atypical,” Sam (Keir Gilchrist) moves out of his parents’ house, gets put on academic probation and starts to freak out about what he’s going to do after college. And that’s all just in the trailer for the comedy’s upcoming fourth and final season, which Netflix released Monday.
The video, which you can view here and above, begins with Sam’s parents, Doug (Michael Rapaport) and Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), getting him settled in his very own apartment.
“This is where you can sit when we talk when I FaceTime you every night,” Elsa says, beaming at her son, who is on the autism spectrum, with immense pride. “Every night?” Sam asks. “I talked myself down from three times a day, so that is my best and final offer,” Elsa says.
Sam is then seen with Professor Judd (Sara Gilbert), who asks him what he...
The video, which you can view here and above, begins with Sam’s parents, Doug (Michael Rapaport) and Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), getting him settled in his very own apartment.
“This is where you can sit when we talk when I FaceTime you every night,” Elsa says, beaming at her son, who is on the autism spectrum, with immense pride. “Every night?” Sam asks. “I talked myself down from three times a day, so that is my best and final offer,” Elsa says.
Sam is then seen with Professor Judd (Sara Gilbert), who asks him what he...
- 6/14/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Netflix's Atypical is coming to an end following its fourth and final season, which premieres in July. Whether you have followed along since the first season or only just started watching, you might be wondering why the beloved show won't return for season five.
The series wasn't canceled in the traditional sense; Netflix announced the show would be concluding with season four in February 2020, long before production was underway. That means writers and actors were given a heads up and plenty of time to prepare for the final episodes. Still, that doesn't mean it won't be hard to say goodbye!
"It's been a hard year," the show's creator and showrunner, Robia Rashid, told Bustle. "A brutal year. And this season of Atypical is full of love and hope. It's about dreaming big with your favorite people by your side. I hope this season is the warm hug every single...
The series wasn't canceled in the traditional sense; Netflix announced the show would be concluding with season four in February 2020, long before production was underway. That means writers and actors were given a heads up and plenty of time to prepare for the final episodes. Still, that doesn't mean it won't be hard to say goodbye!
"It's been a hard year," the show's creator and showrunner, Robia Rashid, told Bustle. "A brutal year. And this season of Atypical is full of love and hope. It's about dreaming big with your favorite people by your side. I hope this season is the warm hug every single...
- 6/9/2021
- by Sarah Felbin
- Popsugar.com
Atypical, starring Keir Gilchrist, will return to Netflix for its fourth and final season this summer. The Peabody-nominated Netflix dramedy’s fourth season will premiere Friday, July 9.
From Sony Pictures TV, Atypical is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam (Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they struggle with the ongoing central theme of the series: What does it really mean to be normal?
The series, created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid and executive produced by Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon, also features Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brigette Lundy-Paine and Michael Rapaport. Atypical is produced for Netflix by Sony Pictures TV in association with Exhibit A and Weird Brain Inc.
In addition to unveiling the Season 4 premiere date,...
From Sony Pictures TV, Atypical is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam (Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they struggle with the ongoing central theme of the series: What does it really mean to be normal?
The series, created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid and executive produced by Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon, also features Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brigette Lundy-Paine and Michael Rapaport. Atypical is produced for Netflix by Sony Pictures TV in association with Exhibit A and Weird Brain Inc.
In addition to unveiling the Season 4 premiere date,...
- 6/1/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime announced that Season 2 of “The L Word: Generation Q” will debut on non-linear platforms on Aug. 6 and premiere on-air on Aug. 8 at 10 p.m.
Based on the iconic drama series “The L Word,” the series’ second season will continue to follow the characters, both old and new, as they experience setbacks and successes in their careers and personal lives.
Starring Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey, who reprise their original roles from “The L Word,” the series also features Arienne Mandi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas, Sepideh Moafi and Jordan Hull. Season 2 recurring guest stars include Rosie O’Donnell, Donald Faison, Griffin Dunne and Vanessa Williams.
Showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan executive produces alongside series creator Ilene Chaiken, Kristen Campo, Allyce Ozarski, Maisha Closson, Beals, Moennig and Hailey.
Watch a teaser below.
Dates
The fourth and final season of “Atypical” will premiere on July 9 on Netflix. Starring Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh,...
Based on the iconic drama series “The L Word,” the series’ second season will continue to follow the characters, both old and new, as they experience setbacks and successes in their careers and personal lives.
Starring Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey, who reprise their original roles from “The L Word,” the series also features Arienne Mandi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas, Sepideh Moafi and Jordan Hull. Season 2 recurring guest stars include Rosie O’Donnell, Donald Faison, Griffin Dunne and Vanessa Williams.
Showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan executive produces alongside series creator Ilene Chaiken, Kristen Campo, Allyce Ozarski, Maisha Closson, Beals, Moennig and Hailey.
Watch a teaser below.
Dates
The fourth and final season of “Atypical” will premiere on July 9 on Netflix. Starring Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh,...
- 6/1/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Good Doctor creator David Shore has re-upped his overall deal with Sony Pictures Television, extending his long-running relationship with the studio behind the hit ABC medical drama, which was just renewed for a fifth season.
Under the rich new four-year pact, believed to be in the eight-figure range, Shore will continue to executive produce and run The Good Doctor, as well as develop projects for the studio under his Shore Z Production banner.
With the new deal, Shore and Sony TV’s partnership will cross over the decade mark next year, one of the longest current showrunner tenures at Sony — and any TV studio. Other creative talent who have been at Sony TV for a long time include fellow showrunners Vince Gilligan, Shawn Ryan, Josh Berman and Robia Rashid as well as producers Doug Robinson, Neil H. Moritz and Seth Gordon.
Four seasons in, The Good Doctor ranks...
Under the rich new four-year pact, believed to be in the eight-figure range, Shore will continue to executive produce and run The Good Doctor, as well as develop projects for the studio under his Shore Z Production banner.
With the new deal, Shore and Sony TV’s partnership will cross over the decade mark next year, one of the longest current showrunner tenures at Sony — and any TV studio. Other creative talent who have been at Sony TV for a long time include fellow showrunners Vince Gilligan, Shawn Ryan, Josh Berman and Robia Rashid as well as producers Doug Robinson, Neil H. Moritz and Seth Gordon.
Four seasons in, The Good Doctor ranks...
- 5/5/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has renewed “On My Block” for a fourth and final season.
For fans of the teen series holding their breath since the third season finale jumped forward a bit into the future, seeing the fracturing of the friend group at the core of the series, answers will be coming soon — but not too soon, as the streamer has not yet set a season premiere date for the new 10-episode season.
“On My Block” follows four bright and street-savvy friends navigating their way through the triumph, pain and the newness of high school set in the rough inner city of Freeridge. It mixes the usual adolescent concerns of family obligations, friendships and romantic relationships with tough topics including gang culture, death and Ptsd. It also includes some larger-than-life elements from kidnappings to a hunt for mysterious treasure. The third season streamed on Netflix in March 2020.
The show was created by Lauren Iungerich,...
For fans of the teen series holding their breath since the third season finale jumped forward a bit into the future, seeing the fracturing of the friend group at the core of the series, answers will be coming soon — but not too soon, as the streamer has not yet set a season premiere date for the new 10-episode season.
“On My Block” follows four bright and street-savvy friends navigating their way through the triumph, pain and the newness of high school set in the rough inner city of Freeridge. It mixes the usual adolescent concerns of family obligations, friendships and romantic relationships with tough topics including gang culture, death and Ptsd. It also includes some larger-than-life elements from kidnappings to a hunt for mysterious treasure. The third season streamed on Netflix in March 2020.
The show was created by Lauren Iungerich,...
- 1/29/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Mindy Kaling felt like the perfect person to make a show about a teenage Indian nerd growing up in America because, well, she can relate.
Speaking at a Netflix TV brunch discussion of young adult programming, Kaling discussed her upcoming series “Never Have I Ever” and specifically the need to show that nerds are not just “stuttering kids on the spectrum.”
“Nerds are not only the wallflowers and the quiet ones,” Kaling said. “We’re ambitious, we have obnoxious personalities sometimes, we want to have sex and dreams like all the other kids.”
Her new series centers on Devi, an overachieving high school sophomore who has a short fuse that gets her into difficult situations, following her life as a modern-day first generation Indian American teenage girl. Kaling addressed the importance of casting Canadian newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in the lead role in relation to colorism issues with Indians on screen,...
Speaking at a Netflix TV brunch discussion of young adult programming, Kaling discussed her upcoming series “Never Have I Ever” and specifically the need to show that nerds are not just “stuttering kids on the spectrum.”
“Nerds are not only the wallflowers and the quiet ones,” Kaling said. “We’re ambitious, we have obnoxious personalities sometimes, we want to have sex and dreams like all the other kids.”
Her new series centers on Devi, an overachieving high school sophomore who has a short fuse that gets her into difficult situations, following her life as a modern-day first generation Indian American teenage girl. Kaling addressed the importance of casting Canadian newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in the lead role in relation to colorism issues with Indians on screen,...
- 2/26/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
The young people have spoken — and it’s good news. A recent survey conducted on behalf of Netflix found that young American viewers are seeing their lives and identities reflected more and more in TV and film. Earlier on Tuesday, Mindy Kaling, Jonathan Entwistle, Robia Rashid and Jessica Marie Garcia (On My Block) discussed the impact of these findings at an intimate lunch alongside Brian Wright, Netflix’s Vice President of Ya/Family Original Series and Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Vice President of Local Language Originals.
According to the study, 63% of young people felt that TV series and movies more accurately reflect daily life. They also believe that the portrayals of diverse characters are on the rise compared to a few years ago. On top of that, the study...
According to the study, 63% of young people felt that TV series and movies more accurately reflect daily life. They also believe that the portrayals of diverse characters are on the rise compared to a few years ago. On top of that, the study...
- 2/25/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Led by breakouts like the To All The Boys I've Loved Before franchise, Netflix is zeroing in on young adult content and trying to change the industry perception where vp Ya and family originals Brian Wright says. "there was a little bit of snobbiness toward Ya."
At a Tuesday brunch event hosted by Netflix at West Hollywood's The London Hotel, Wright and vp local language originals Bela Bajaria joined some of their top Ya talent and creators, including Mindy Kaling, I Am Not Okay With This co-creator Jonathan Entwistle, Atypical creator Robia Rashid and On My Block actress ...
At a Tuesday brunch event hosted by Netflix at West Hollywood's The London Hotel, Wright and vp local language originals Bela Bajaria joined some of their top Ya talent and creators, including Mindy Kaling, I Am Not Okay With This co-creator Jonathan Entwistle, Atypical creator Robia Rashid and On My Block actress ...
- 2/25/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Sam's story is coming to an end. E! News can confirm Atypical will end with a fourth and final season. The new season, which will be 10 half-hour episodes, will premiere in 2021. "I'm thrilled we'll be doing a season four of Atypical. And while I'm so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story," series creator showrunner Robia Rashid said in a statement. "Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show. Thank you for being so open to Sam's voice and stories, and those of the entire Gardner family. It's my hope that the legacy of Atypical is that more unheard voices continue to be heard and that even after this...
- 2/24/2020
- E! Online
“Atypical” is coming to an end at Netflix, with the streamer renewing the half-hour series for a fourth and final season on Monday.
The new season will feature 10 episodes and will premiere in 2021. The third season debuted back in November, with the second and first seasons dropping in 2018 and 2017 respectively.
“I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of ‘Atypical,'” series creator Robia Rashad said. “And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story. Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show. Thank you for being so open to Sam’s voice and stories, and those of the entire Gardner family. It’s my hope that the legacy of ‘Atypical’ is that more unheard voices continue to be heard and that even after this series ends, we keep telling funny,...
The new season will feature 10 episodes and will premiere in 2021. The third season debuted back in November, with the second and first seasons dropping in 2018 and 2017 respectively.
“I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of ‘Atypical,'” series creator Robia Rashad said. “And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story. Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show. Thank you for being so open to Sam’s voice and stories, and those of the entire Gardner family. It’s my hope that the legacy of ‘Atypical’ is that more unheard voices continue to be heard and that even after this series ends, we keep telling funny,...
- 2/24/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s Peabody Award-nominated series “Atypical” has been renewed for a fourth and final season, the streaming giant announced Monday.
The new season will premiere in 2021 with 10 original episodes and returning stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Amy Okuda, Graham Rogers and Fivel Stewart.
“I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of ‘Atypical. And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story,” the show’s creator, writer and executive producer Robia Rashid said in a statement.
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“Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show,” Rashid continued. “Thank you for being so open to Sam’s voice and stories,...
The new season will premiere in 2021 with 10 original episodes and returning stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Amy Okuda, Graham Rogers and Fivel Stewart.
“I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of ‘Atypical. And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story,” the show’s creator, writer and executive producer Robia Rashid said in a statement.
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“Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show,” Rashid continued. “Thank you for being so open to Sam’s voice and stories,...
- 2/24/2020
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Netflix has ordered a 10-episode fourth season of Atypical. It will be the final chapter for the critically praised series from creator/executive producer Robia Rashid and director/executive producer Seth Gordon. The renewal comes almost four months after the release of the show’s third season. And the new fourth and final season won’t premiere until 2021.
While never a runaway hit or an awards juggernaut, the Peabody Award-nominated Atypical successfully straddled both worlds, with respectable viewership (based on the snippets of ratings data released by Netflix), devoted fan following and solid critical acclaim.
Of the dozens of original comedy series Netflix has released over the past five years,, only a handful have reached four seasons. Atypical joins a very short list that also includes Grace and Frankie, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Fuller House and The Ranch.
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam...
While never a runaway hit or an awards juggernaut, the Peabody Award-nominated Atypical successfully straddled both worlds, with respectable viewership (based on the snippets of ratings data released by Netflix), devoted fan following and solid critical acclaim.
Of the dozens of original comedy series Netflix has released over the past five years,, only a handful have reached four seasons. Atypical joins a very short list that also includes Grace and Frankie, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Fuller House and The Ranch.
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming-of-age story that follows Sam...
- 2/24/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has renewed Atypical for a fourth — but final — season, it was announced on Monday.
The coming-of-age comedy’s farewell run of 10 episodes will premiere in 2021.
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Created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid, Atypical follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence.
Set to return for the final season are series stars Gilchrist,...
The coming-of-age comedy’s farewell run of 10 episodes will premiere in 2021.
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Created, written and executive produced by Robia Rashid, Atypical follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence.
Set to return for the final season are series stars Gilchrist,...
- 2/24/2020
- TVLine.com
Atypical is getting a final season at Netflix.
The streaming giant has renewed the Peabody-nominated comedy series for a fourth and final run of 10, half-hour episodes. The final season will air in 2021.
"I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of Atypical. And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story," creator and showrunner Robia Rashid said in a statement Monday. "Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show. Thank you for being so ...
The streaming giant has renewed the Peabody-nominated comedy series for a fourth and final run of 10, half-hour episodes. The final season will air in 2021.
"I’m thrilled we’ll be doing a season four of Atypical. And while I’m so sad to be nearing the end of this series, I am extremely grateful to have been able to tell this story," creator and showrunner Robia Rashid said in a statement Monday. "Our fans have been such beautiful, vibrant supporters of this show. Thank you for being so ...
- 2/24/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Humanitas has released the finalists for the 45th Annual Humanitas Prize, and YouTube announced a new beauty competition series hosted by James Charles.
Castings
Jason Kennedy has been named as the host of E!’s new series “In The Room.“ The “E! News” host will bring viewers inside celebrity homes for in-depth interviews and conversation around their latest projects, products, passions and more. Several primetime specials of the series will be aired before its full launch. Four-time Super Bowl Mvp Tom Brady will be featured in the first episode premiering, Dec. 4. Watch a preview clip below:
Dates
“The Degenerates” will return with Season 2 Dec. 31, Netflix announced. The comedy stand-up series will feature six new and unfiltered sets from Adrienne Iapalucci, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, Ms. Pat and Robert Kelly. Watch a first look below:
Developments
YouTube Originals and James Charles have teamed...
Castings
Jason Kennedy has been named as the host of E!’s new series “In The Room.“ The “E! News” host will bring viewers inside celebrity homes for in-depth interviews and conversation around their latest projects, products, passions and more. Several primetime specials of the series will be aired before its full launch. Four-time Super Bowl Mvp Tom Brady will be featured in the first episode premiering, Dec. 4. Watch a preview clip below:
Dates
“The Degenerates” will return with Season 2 Dec. 31, Netflix announced. The comedy stand-up series will feature six new and unfiltered sets from Adrienne Iapalucci, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, Ms. Pat and Robert Kelly. Watch a first look below:
Developments
YouTube Originals and James Charles have teamed...
- 11/16/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Finalists have been revealed for the 2020 Humanitas Prize, which honors film and television writers whose work inspires compassion, hope, and understanding in the human family. Titles include awards-season heavies Bombshell, It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and The Farewell on the film side and When They See Us, Pose, This Is Us and The Handmaid’s Tale on the small-screen side.
It’s the 45th year for the honors that hands out awards in 10 categories — two new categories, Limited Series, TV Movie or Special and Short Film, are newcomers this year.
Winners will be announced at the 45th annual Humanitas Prize ceremony January 24, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are this year’s finalists:
Drama Feature Film
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster; inspired by the article “Can You Say… Hero?” by Tom Junod
A Hidden Life
Written and directed by Terrence Malick...
It’s the 45th year for the honors that hands out awards in 10 categories — two new categories, Limited Series, TV Movie or Special and Short Film, are newcomers this year.
Winners will be announced at the 45th annual Humanitas Prize ceremony January 24, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are this year’s finalists:
Drama Feature Film
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster; inspired by the article “Can You Say… Hero?” by Tom Junod
A Hidden Life
Written and directed by Terrence Malick...
- 11/15/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Chelsea Harris (Station 19) is set for a key recurring role on TNT’s Snowpiercer. Starring Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs, Snowpiercer is set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, and centers on the remnants of humanity, who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out in the television adaptation. Harris will play Sykes. A covert operative, and the right-hand advisor to an important new leader, Sykes is reserved and coolly efficient. She is well-versed in the dark arts of intelligence and, while she seems loyal, one begins to wonder whether she can be trusted at all. Snowpiercer is produced by Tomorrow Studios, along with Cj Entertainment, who produced the original film. Harris will next be seen in Top Gun: Maverick set for release in 2020. Her previous credits include recurring roles in Station 19 and Star Trek: Picard.
- 10/21/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix released the trailer for “American Son” starring Kerry Washington and first looks at Dolly Parton’s new anthology series, “Heartstrings.”
First Looks
Netflix has released the trailer for “American Son,” which premieres Nov. 1 on the streaming service. Directed by Tony award-winner Kenny Leon, the film is based on the Christopher Demos-Brown play of the same name. Kendra Ellis-Connor (played by Emmy-nominated Kerry Washington) struggles to put the pieces together to find her missing teenage son. Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee also reprise their roles from the stage.
Netflix has released the Season 3 trailer of “Atypical,” in which Sam (Keir Gilchrist), a teenager on the autism spectrum, embarks upon his first year in college. Created by Robia Rashid, the season also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Michael Rapaport, Amy Okuda, Sara Gilbert and Eric McCormack. It will launch Nov. 1.
Netflix has...
First Looks
Netflix has released the trailer for “American Son,” which premieres Nov. 1 on the streaming service. Directed by Tony award-winner Kenny Leon, the film is based on the Christopher Demos-Brown play of the same name. Kendra Ellis-Connor (played by Emmy-nominated Kerry Washington) struggles to put the pieces together to find her missing teenage son. Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee also reprise their roles from the stage.
Netflix has released the Season 3 trailer of “Atypical,” in which Sam (Keir Gilchrist), a teenager on the autism spectrum, embarks upon his first year in college. Created by Robia Rashid, the season also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Michael Rapaport, Amy Okuda, Sara Gilbert and Eric McCormack. It will launch Nov. 1.
Netflix has...
- 10/17/2019
- by LaTesha Harris
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has put into development Black Girl Magic, a half-hour single-camera comedy, from Downtown Girls’ co-creators Emebeit Beyene, Crystal Boyd and Chandra Russell (Southside), Gabrielle Union and her I’ll Have Another banner and Atypical creator and showrunner Robia Rashid.
Black Girl Magic tells the story of three estranged sisters who learn a mysterious secret about their family history that changes their lives and brings them back to the magical world of New Orleans.
Union will executive produce under her I’ll Have Another banner alongside Rashid, Beyene, Boyd and Russell. Bryan Brucks is also attached as an executive producer and Holly Shakoor Fleischer as co-executive producer.
Black Girl Magic stems from the overall deal Rashid has at Sony TV, the studio behind her Netflix series Atypical, and the first-look pact Union has with the studio that produces L.A.’s Finest, which she executive produced by and stars in.
Black Girl Magic tells the story of three estranged sisters who learn a mysterious secret about their family history that changes their lives and brings them back to the magical world of New Orleans.
Union will executive produce under her I’ll Have Another banner alongside Rashid, Beyene, Boyd and Russell. Bryan Brucks is also attached as an executive producer and Holly Shakoor Fleischer as co-executive producer.
Black Girl Magic stems from the overall deal Rashid has at Sony TV, the studio behind her Netflix series Atypical, and the first-look pact Union has with the studio that produces L.A.’s Finest, which she executive produced by and stars in.
- 9/27/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC is developing the comedy series “Black Girl Magic” with Gabrielle Union onboard as an executive producer, Variety has learned.
The projects follows three estranged sisters who learn a mysterious secret about their family history that changes their lives and brings them back to the magical world of New Orleans.
“Black Girl Magic” hails from the writing team of Emebeit Beyene, Crystal Boyd, and Chandra Russell. All three have appeared on the Comedy Central series “South Side,” with Russell also writing for that series. The three previously collaborated on the series “Downtown Girls” in 2013.
Beyene, Boyd, and Russell will all executive produce the NBC project. Union will executive produce under her I’ll Have Another production banner with that company’s Holly Shakoor Fleischer co-executive producing. Robia Rashid will also executive produce along with Bryan Brucks. Both Rashid and Union are under overall deals at Sony Pictures Television, which is...
The projects follows three estranged sisters who learn a mysterious secret about their family history that changes their lives and brings them back to the magical world of New Orleans.
“Black Girl Magic” hails from the writing team of Emebeit Beyene, Crystal Boyd, and Chandra Russell. All three have appeared on the Comedy Central series “South Side,” with Russell also writing for that series. The three previously collaborated on the series “Downtown Girls” in 2013.
Beyene, Boyd, and Russell will all executive produce the NBC project. Union will executive produce under her I’ll Have Another production banner with that company’s Holly Shakoor Fleischer co-executive producing. Robia Rashid will also executive produce along with Bryan Brucks. Both Rashid and Union are under overall deals at Sony Pictures Television, which is...
- 9/27/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The WGA writers boost and representing Los Angeles on screen were two of the topics most passionately discussed at the comedy panel for Variety‘s “A Night in the Writers’ Room” event.
While the drama panel earlier in the evening delved into the struggle that newer writers face as a result of the WGA-Ata impasse, the gathering of esteemed comedy writers and showrunners shared positive side stories which resulted from the #WGAstaffingboost — the social-media initiative meant to make less experienced writers more visible to showrunners hiring during the impasse.
“Vida” creator Tanya Saracho said that she felt it was her duty to participate in the staffing boost and reach to aspiring, often unrepresented writers on social media. She received a mountain of scripts in response, but delightedly revealed that she found someone she wants to hire for Season 3.
“I met with five and I’m staffing one from Twitter,...
While the drama panel earlier in the evening delved into the struggle that newer writers face as a result of the WGA-Ata impasse, the gathering of esteemed comedy writers and showrunners shared positive side stories which resulted from the #WGAstaffingboost — the social-media initiative meant to make less experienced writers more visible to showrunners hiring during the impasse.
“Vida” creator Tanya Saracho said that she felt it was her duty to participate in the staffing boost and reach to aspiring, often unrepresented writers on social media. She received a mountain of scripts in response, but delightedly revealed that she found someone she wants to hire for Season 3.
“I met with five and I’m staffing one from Twitter,...
- 6/14/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s Atypical is a refreshing comedy that stars Keir Gilchrist as an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum. Since premiering, it has garnered acclaim and praise for the representation of autism via a comedic lens. After screening the eventful and emotional season 2 finale at the Atx Television Festival, Executive Producer Mary Rohlich was joined on stage by the show’s stars Brigette Lundy-Paine, Fivel Stewart, Jenna Boyd and Amy Okuda to discuss the season finale, how the show handles the autism narrative and what we could expect from season 3.
Rohlich credits show creator Robia Rashid (who was unable to make it to Austin because she was sick) for how the show represents the autism community with empathy and thoughtfulness. “We have a lot of awareness about representing all of our characters, but in particular Sam,” she said. “As we develop our stories, we make sure things are authentic by working...
Rohlich credits show creator Robia Rashid (who was unable to make it to Austin because she was sick) for how the show represents the autism community with empathy and thoughtfulness. “We have a lot of awareness about representing all of our characters, but in particular Sam,” she said. “As we develop our stories, we make sure things are authentic by working...
- 6/9/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Class is in session for Eric McCormack on Atypical next season. The Will & Grace star is set to recur in Season 3 of Netflix’s coming-of-age dramedy as an eccentric university art professor who loves to challenge and inspire his students.
The series follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: What does it really mean to be normal?
Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self-discovery, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey. In Season 2, Elsa and Doug faced the aftermath of their marriage crisis and Casey tried to adjust to her new school,...
The series follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: What does it really mean to be normal?
Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self-discovery, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey. In Season 2, Elsa and Doug faced the aftermath of their marriage crisis and Casey tried to adjust to her new school,...
- 5/10/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
It looks like Eric McCormack is about to get a new student.
The Will & Grace star, who is now a law professor on the NBC sitcom revival, will be lending his teaching skills to Netflix's Atypical in a recurring role for the forthcoming third season.
"Really excited to spend a few weeks on one of my fave shows," McCormack wrote on Twitter Friday about the casting.
The critically acclaimed dramedy from Robia Rashid centers around Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, and his family — mom Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), dad Doug (Michael Rapaport) ...
The Will & Grace star, who is now a law professor on the NBC sitcom revival, will be lending his teaching skills to Netflix's Atypical in a recurring role for the forthcoming third season.
"Really excited to spend a few weeks on one of my fave shows," McCormack wrote on Twitter Friday about the casting.
The critically acclaimed dramedy from Robia Rashid centers around Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, and his family — mom Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), dad Doug (Michael Rapaport) ...
- 5/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
One of the things Robia Rashid wanted for the second season of “Atypical” was “a little more involvement from the autism community.” The veteran writer and producer created this Netflix series about Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), a teenager on the spectrum who decides he’s ready for a little more independence. Watch our exclusive video interview with Rashid above.
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Going into the second season, which premiered on the streaming service last September, Rashid hired David Finch, “a consultant who’s on the spectrum” and also serves as a writer. “He reads all our scripts, watches all our cuts, and comes to set here and there” to provide his input.
The show “also hired a lot more autistic actors to play both roles of people with autism, but also neurotypical roles,” Rashid says. “That was...
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Going into the second season, which premiered on the streaming service last September, Rashid hired David Finch, “a consultant who’s on the spectrum” and also serves as a writer. “He reads all our scripts, watches all our cuts, and comes to set here and there” to provide his input.
The show “also hired a lot more autistic actors to play both roles of people with autism, but also neurotypical roles,” Rashid says. “That was...
- 5/9/2019
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Longtime collaborators, Homeland co-creators/executive producers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, have partnered and set up shop at Sony Pictures Television Studios with a rich four-year overall deal, leaving their longtime studio home at 20th Century Fox TV where Gordon has been for a quarter century, and Gansa for a decade.
Under the pact, the duo will develop and executive produce new series for Sony Pictures TV through a yet-unnamed production company they are launching together.
This marks a formal reteaming for Gordon and Gansa, college buddies who graduated together from Princeton and moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in screenwriting. They started as a writing team, landing jobs on several series including Beauty and the Beast before joining The X-Files after the pilot as supervising producers. This is where the duo’s path diverged, with Gansa laving after the first season, until they reunited on 24. Gansa served...
Under the pact, the duo will develop and executive produce new series for Sony Pictures TV through a yet-unnamed production company they are launching together.
This marks a formal reteaming for Gordon and Gansa, college buddies who graduated together from Princeton and moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in screenwriting. They started as a writing team, landing jobs on several series including Beauty and the Beast before joining The X-Files after the pilot as supervising producers. This is where the duo’s path diverged, with Gansa laving after the first season, until they reunited on 24. Gansa served...
- 4/24/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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
Sara Gilbert has joined the third season of Netflix original series “Atypical” as a recurring character, the streaming service announced Tuesday.
The third season will have 10 half-hour episodes. Gilbert will play Professor Judd, a university ethics professor who is generally irritable and chronically underwhelmed, yet capable of compassion.
The actress and producer tweeted a picture of her and star Keir Gilchrist Tuesday. “So excited to be a part of one of my favorite shows Season 3,” the “Roseanne” alum said in the tweet.
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Gilbert announced that she was leaving as co-host of CBS daytime show “The Talk” earlier this month, saying that her “life was slightly out of balance.”
“I’m just feeling like I don’t know how I’m gonna do it all,” she said. “I was looking at the next six months and just thinking,...
The third season will have 10 half-hour episodes. Gilbert will play Professor Judd, a university ethics professor who is generally irritable and chronically underwhelmed, yet capable of compassion.
The actress and producer tweeted a picture of her and star Keir Gilchrist Tuesday. “So excited to be a part of one of my favorite shows Season 3,” the “Roseanne” alum said in the tweet.
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Gilbert announced that she was leaving as co-host of CBS daytime show “The Talk” earlier this month, saying that her “life was slightly out of balance.”
“I’m just feeling like I don’t know how I’m gonna do it all,” she said. “I was looking at the next six months and just thinking,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
The Conners‘ Sara Gilbert is set for a recurring role on the third season of Atypical, Netflix’s critically praised series from creator/executive producer Robia Rashid and director/executive producer Seth Gordon.
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self-discovery, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
In season two, Elsa and Doug faced the aftermath of their marriage crisis and Casey tried...
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, who is on her own journey of self-discovery, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
In season two, Elsa and Doug faced the aftermath of their marriage crisis and Casey tried...
- 4/23/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Atypical” creator Robia Rashid has signed a new three-year overall deal with Sony Pictures TV, the studio fronting the Netflix series.
Rashid is the showrunner and executive producer of “Atypical,” which focuses on a teenage boy, played by Keir Gilchrist, on the autism spectrum. It also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Michael Rapaport. As part of the deal, Rashid will continue her work on the show, which is in production for its third season, while developing new series projects. She has been at Sony TV since 2013.
“Atypical” has been acclaimed for its nuanced handling of autism, and was nominated for a Peabody Award on Tuesday. Rashid also received the WGA West Evan Somers Memorial Award, which recognizes people representing the disability narrative. AutFest, which aims to raise awareness about autism through the media, honored the show with its spotlight award in 2018.
Rashid first wrote for NBC’s “Will & Grace,...
Rashid is the showrunner and executive producer of “Atypical,” which focuses on a teenage boy, played by Keir Gilchrist, on the autism spectrum. It also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Michael Rapaport. As part of the deal, Rashid will continue her work on the show, which is in production for its third season, while developing new series projects. She has been at Sony TV since 2013.
“Atypical” has been acclaimed for its nuanced handling of autism, and was nominated for a Peabody Award on Tuesday. Rashid also received the WGA West Evan Somers Memorial Award, which recognizes people representing the disability narrative. AutFest, which aims to raise awareness about autism through the media, honored the show with its spotlight award in 2018.
Rashid first wrote for NBC’s “Will & Grace,...
- 4/11/2019
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Atypical creator Robia Rashid has signed a substantial new three-year overall deal with Sony Pictures TV, the studio behind the Netflix series.
Rashid, who has been at Sony TV since 2013, serves as executive producer and showrunner on her acclaimed Netflix series Atypical, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Michael Rapaport. Under the pact, which I hear is in the seven figures, she’ll continue her work on the show, which is currently in production on the third season, as well as develop new series projects. Rashid executive produces Atypical with Mary Rohlich.
Atypical, which has been hailed for its depiction of autism, on Tuesday was nominated for a Peabody Award. For the series, Rashid also received the WGA West Evan Somers Memorial Award, which honors individuals who are showcasing the disability narrative. Additionally, AutFest 2018 honored Atypical with its Spotlight Award.
Rashid got her start on the...
Rashid, who has been at Sony TV since 2013, serves as executive producer and showrunner on her acclaimed Netflix series Atypical, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Keir Gilchrist, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Michael Rapaport. Under the pact, which I hear is in the seven figures, she’ll continue her work on the show, which is currently in production on the third season, as well as develop new series projects. Rashid executive produces Atypical with Mary Rohlich.
Atypical, which has been hailed for its depiction of autism, on Tuesday was nominated for a Peabody Award. For the series, Rashid also received the WGA West Evan Somers Memorial Award, which honors individuals who are showcasing the disability narrative. Additionally, AutFest 2018 honored Atypical with its Spotlight Award.
Rashid got her start on the...
- 4/10/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Atx Television Festival is rounding out its programming for the upcoming fest set for June 6-9 in Austin, Texas.
Cast and creators of ABC Family’s Greek will reunite for a panel. Creator/executive producer Patrick Sean Smith, will be there, along with cast members Spencer Grammer, Amber Stevens West, Jacob Zachar, Dilshad Vadsaria, and Paul James, and executive producers Shawn Piller and Lloyd Segan. Additional panelists will be announced at a later date. All four seasons of the series, which aired on ABC Family from 2007-2011, are available to stream on Hulu and Freeform.
Cast and producers of Netflix’s series Atypical, which has been renewed for a third season, also will take part in a panel discussion, with creator/executive producer/showrunner Robia Rashid confirmed to attend. Additional panelists will be announced at a later date. The first two seasons of the series, produced by Sony Pictures Television...
Cast and creators of ABC Family’s Greek will reunite for a panel. Creator/executive producer Patrick Sean Smith, will be there, along with cast members Spencer Grammer, Amber Stevens West, Jacob Zachar, Dilshad Vadsaria, and Paul James, and executive producers Shawn Piller and Lloyd Segan. Additional panelists will be announced at a later date. All four seasons of the series, which aired on ABC Family from 2007-2011, are available to stream on Hulu and Freeform.
Cast and producers of Netflix’s series Atypical, which has been renewed for a third season, also will take part in a panel discussion, with creator/executive producer/showrunner Robia Rashid confirmed to attend. Additional panelists will be announced at a later date. The first two seasons of the series, produced by Sony Pictures Television...
- 2/22/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The eighth annual Atx Television Festival has added a “Greek” reunion and panels for Netflix’s “Atypical” and Epix’s “Perpetual Grace, Ltd” to its lineup.
The former ABC Family dramedy “Greek” ran from 2007-2011 centering on a college freshman who wanted to change his image in college and therefore started a fraternity. Currently, the reunion panel will feature the show’s creator and executive producer Patrick Sean Smith, executive producers Shawn Piller and Lloyd Segan and cast members Spencer Grammer, Amber Stevens West, Jacob Zachar, Dilshad Vadsaria and Paul James.
“Atypical,” from Robia Rashid, will take part in a panel discussion at the festival, as well. Rashid is confirmed to attend to discuss the evolution of her streaming series centered on a young man with autism (played by Keir Gilchrist).
The festival will also host a pilot screening and panel for “Perpetual Grace, Ltd,” which stars Sir Ben Kingsley...
The former ABC Family dramedy “Greek” ran from 2007-2011 centering on a college freshman who wanted to change his image in college and therefore started a fraternity. Currently, the reunion panel will feature the show’s creator and executive producer Patrick Sean Smith, executive producers Shawn Piller and Lloyd Segan and cast members Spencer Grammer, Amber Stevens West, Jacob Zachar, Dilshad Vadsaria and Paul James.
“Atypical,” from Robia Rashid, will take part in a panel discussion at the festival, as well. Rashid is confirmed to attend to discuss the evolution of her streaming series centered on a young man with autism (played by Keir Gilchrist).
The festival will also host a pilot screening and panel for “Perpetual Grace, Ltd,” which stars Sir Ben Kingsley...
- 2/22/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has renewed the half-hour dramedy “Atypical” for a third season.
The renewal comes less than two months after the launch of Season 2 in September. The third season will consist of 10 episodes just like Season 2, while the first season consisted of eight.
The series is a coming of age story that follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal?
“Atypical” also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rappaport, Brigette Luncy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, and Jenna Boyd, though the returning cast for the third season has yet to be confirmed.
The series was created and is executive produced by Robia Rashid. Seth Gordon...
The renewal comes less than two months after the launch of Season 2 in September. The third season will consist of 10 episodes just like Season 2, while the first season consisted of eight.
The series is a coming of age story that follows Sam (Keir Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal?
“Atypical” also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rappaport, Brigette Luncy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, and Jenna Boyd, though the returning cast for the third season has yet to be confirmed.
The series was created and is executive produced by Robia Rashid. Seth Gordon...
- 10/24/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has ordered a 10-episode third season of Atypical, its critically praised series from The Goldbergs writer/co-executive producer Robia Rashid and director/executive producer Seth Gordon. The renewal comes almost two and a half months after the release of the show’s second season.
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming of age story that follows Sam, an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Season two starred Keir Gilchrist (United States of Tara) as Sam, Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight) as his mother Elsa, Michael Rapaport (Justified) as his father Doug, along with Brigette Lundy-Paine (Margot vs. Lily), Amy Okuda (How to Get Away with Murder...
Atypical, from Sony Pictures TV, is a coming of age story that follows Sam, an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the central theme: what does it really mean to be normal? Season two starred Keir Gilchrist (United States of Tara) as Sam, Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight) as his mother Elsa, Michael Rapaport (Justified) as his father Doug, along with Brigette Lundy-Paine (Margot vs. Lily), Amy Okuda (How to Get Away with Murder...
- 10/24/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is keeping Atypical around.
The streaming giant has renewed the comedy about autism for a third season of 10 episodes. The series, starring Keir Gilchrist as an 18-year-old on the spectrum who is searching for love and independence, will likely return in 2019.
The series is again scoring a quick pickup at Netflix. Season two debuted Sept. 7 (the same day that the since-canceled Iron Fist did). Season one also scored its renewal about a month after it launched.
Created, written and exec produced by Robia Rashid, Atypical has drawn positive buzz for its portrayal of autism. In season ...
The streaming giant has renewed the comedy about autism for a third season of 10 episodes. The series, starring Keir Gilchrist as an 18-year-old on the spectrum who is searching for love and independence, will likely return in 2019.
The series is again scoring a quick pickup at Netflix. Season two debuted Sept. 7 (the same day that the since-canceled Iron Fist did). Season one also scored its renewal about a month after it launched.
Created, written and exec produced by Robia Rashid, Atypical has drawn positive buzz for its portrayal of autism. In season ...
- 10/24/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Hollywood’s representation of mental health and disabilities hasn’t always been the best. Actually, it has been problematic. Even so, times are a-changing — and Atypical‘s showrunner Robia Rashid is part of that contingent that making progress.
The critically acclaimed Atypical, which recently finished its second season (it has yet to be renewed for a third season but we have hope!), is changing the way we look at autism. With Keir Gilchrist’s Sam at the center of the Netflix series, we see his life as an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence and his life with his mother (Jennifer Jason Leigh), father (Michael Rapaport), sister (Brigette Lundy-Paine) and his off-and-on therapist Julia (Amy Okuda). Even though the main character is on the spectrum, this is not just a “show about autism” — it’s a family comedy.
Rashid created the show from her...
The critically acclaimed Atypical, which recently finished its second season (it has yet to be renewed for a third season but we have hope!), is changing the way we look at autism. With Keir Gilchrist’s Sam at the center of the Netflix series, we see his life as an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence and his life with his mother (Jennifer Jason Leigh), father (Michael Rapaport), sister (Brigette Lundy-Paine) and his off-and-on therapist Julia (Amy Okuda). Even though the main character is on the spectrum, this is not just a “show about autism” — it’s a family comedy.
Rashid created the show from her...
- 10/17/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos and Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
The second season of “Atypical,” which bows Sept. 7 on Netflix, features a number of actors on the autism spectrum in prominent recurring roles.
“We spent every day during post [production] on set asking what we can do better in season 2 to bring more voices from the autism community,” executive producer Mary Rohlich said at the Paley Fall Preview event in Los Angeles, Calif. Thursday.
The series, which was created by Robia Rashid and revolves around Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), an 18 year-old with autism spectrum disorder, has been critically touted for its realistic and unflinching portrayal of not only what it’s like to be a high functioning autistic high schooler, but how that experience affects the daily lives of family members and loved ones. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of every 68 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and, as a result, autism has...
“We spent every day during post [production] on set asking what we can do better in season 2 to bring more voices from the autism community,” executive producer Mary Rohlich said at the Paley Fall Preview event in Los Angeles, Calif. Thursday.
The series, which was created by Robia Rashid and revolves around Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), an 18 year-old with autism spectrum disorder, has been critically touted for its realistic and unflinching portrayal of not only what it’s like to be a high functioning autistic high schooler, but how that experience affects the daily lives of family members and loved ones. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of every 68 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and, as a result, autism has...
- 9/7/2018
- by Malina Saval
- Variety Film + TV
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