The Serpent Queen
Starz has handed out a second-season renewal for its darkly comedic Samantha Morton-led drama “The Serpent Queen” – the order coming just days ahead of the first season’s finale.
The series follows the story of Catherine de Medici, who marries into the French Valois court as a 14-year-old teenager. Despite many challenges, a lifetime of clever political maneuvering allows her to rule France as queen for three decades. [Source: Starz]
Gossip Girl
HBO Max has set a December 1st launch date for the second season of the reboot of the hit teen drama “Gossip Girl”. The new run arrives a year after the first season debuted. [Source: HBO Max]
The Bends
FX has handed out a pilot order for the drama “The Bends” from “Quiz Show” scribe Paul Attanasio and “The Handmaid’s Tale” executive producer Warren Littlefield.
The series follows a seemingly perfect American family in Berlin whose secrets come to light when they hire a new nanny, unaware that she is trying to expose the parents’ corrupt financial and familial ties. [Source: THR]
Girls5eva
Peacock’s cancelled musical comedy series “Girls5eva” has been saved from cancellation by Netflix who has picked up the Tina Fey-produced series for a new third season.
In addition, they have acquired the global streaming rights to the show’s first two seasons. The order comes nearly five months since the series wrapped its eight-episode second season. [Source: TV Line]
Black Rabbit
Jason Bateman and Jude Law are developing the limited series “Black Rabbit” at Netflix. The pair will star in the project and serve as executive producers.
Zach Baylin (“King Richard”) and Kate Susman will pen the one-hour series with plot specifics under wraps. Youngblood Pictures, Aggregate Films and Riff Raff Entertainment will produce. [Source: Variety]
