Sweet Tooth
South African actor Neil Sandilands (“The Flash,” “News of the World”) will co-star in Netflix’s eight-episode drama series adaptation of the DC Vertigo comic “Sweet Tooth” which Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey,, Jim Mickle and Beth Schwartz executive produce. Dania Ramirez, Christian Convery, Nonso Anozie and Adeel Akhtar co-star.
Sandilands will play General Steven Abbot, a self-appointed general for a post-apocalyptic army who leads through wit and intimidation. He has taken advantage of the collapse of society to reinvent himself and claim power, and he revels in his vaulted position. [Source: Deadline]
The Defiant Ones
Peacock has acquired the exclusive U.S. rights to the four-part documentary series “The Defiant Ones” about Beats co-founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. The series, co-written and directed by Allen Hughes, originally launched on HBO in 2017 and will come to Peacock on September 4th. [Source: Peacock]
Unsolved Mysteries
Netflix has confirmed the remaining six episodes of the first season of its “Unsolved Mysteries” reboot will be released on October 19th. Each episode profiles more unexplained disappearances, tragic events, and bizarre occurrences. [Source: Netflix]
Fencing
Picturestart and Lionsgate TV are developing a scripted TV series set in the world of fencing and based on a concept by Greta Gerwig. The series will follow a ragtag, underdog female college fencing team – offering a look at female friendships, gender, class, and the strange rules of an ancient sport. [Source: Deadline]
