We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. The original show, which aired for six seasons from 1974 to 1979, tells the story of married couple James and Florida Evans, raising their three children in a poor black neighborhood in Chicago. Casting directors … He is the creator of “Family Guy,” “American Dad,” and “The Cleveland Show.”, “Good Times” original creator Norman Lear has a long history of being involved in TV, creating successful shows such as “The Jeffersons” and “Sanford and Son.”. “Stranger Things” has reportedly resumed filming for season 4. Contribute to Atlanta Black Star today and help us share our narratives. Thank you, Sony. She stars with Alec Baldwin and Mandy Patinkin in Before You Know It, which premiered at the recent Sundance Film Festival, and Ms. White Light, which premiered at SXSW. His recent television credits include Sneaky Pete, The Sinner (season 2), The Good Wife, Chicago Med and The Blindspot, among others. Sanders, an accomplishd stage actor, most recently appeared in the title roles of Uncle Vanya (Hunter Theater Project) and Cyrano (the famed Guthrie Theater). Anthony portrays Jack Brennan, the FBI lead agent in both the Richard Jewell case and manhunt for Eric Rudolph. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Gethin is repped by United Agents in the UK, Management 360 and Paradigm. Spectrum parent Charter Communications last year made a deal with Lionsgate for new seasons of the Manhunt anthology series whose first installment, Manhunt: Unabomber, ran on Discovery Channel. Brennan begins as a true believer in the Bureau, but as both cases evolve in unexpected ways, he discovers that he may not be able to be loyal to both his institution and the truth. Launch dates for broadcast, cable and streaming programs, Up-to-date lists for broadcast, cable and streaming series, Pandemic-proof vs. pandemic-contingent broadcast lineups, Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters, Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. We are excited to carry on the original legacy of GOOD TIMES — but now animated and a little edgier. Gethin is best known for his role of Renly Baratheon in the first two seasons of Game of Thrones, and was last seen opposite David Duchovny in NBC’s Aquarius playing Charles Manson. Thank you, Netflix. Producers for the series will include Lear and Brent Miller from Act lll Productions, McFarlane and Erica Huggins from Fuzzy Door, and, from Unanimous Media, Curry, Erick Peyton and Jeron Smith. An animated series of the hit sitcom “Good Times” is headed to Netflix. Okay, the anticipation for “The Harder They Fall” just got SUPER real!! We think, now more than ever, the world needs to see a show with hope and positivity.”, Speaking specifically about the animation, McFarlane and Huggins added, “Animation is the ideal medium with which to reimagine the original show, and through the lens of Carl’s sharp, biting humor, audiences will grow to love these classic characters all over again.”, McFarlane has about 20 years of experience with creating animated series. Sanders is Watson Bryant, a semi-qualified real estate lawyer who becomes Richard’s fiercest advocate. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Let’s just say the struggle has just gotten strugglier.”, Curry, who plays for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and Peyton noted how important it is to bring back “Good Times” right now, saying, “Good Times strives to remind us that with the love of our family we can overcome any obstacle. When Richard is unjustly accused of the bombing, Bobi finds herself at the center of the media maelstrom — with nowhere to turn, and no way out except to fight. Can A ‘Low Contact’ Road Trip Still Capture The Joy Of Travel? The creator, showrunner and executive producer of this modern version of “Good Times” will be Carl Jones, whose works include “Boondocks” and “Black Dynamite.”, Representatives from all three productions expressed excitement over being involved with the reboot of the sitcom. Bless us all.”, Jones added, “It’s a dream come true to be working with the legendary talents of Norman Lear, Seth McFarlane and Stephen Curry. My professional opinion of that cast is: Yes. According to Shadow and Act, the logline for the show states, “Good Times is Norman Lear’s first animated series, following the Evans family as they navigate today’s world and contemporary social issues. The script, by Samuel and Boaz Yakin, follows outlaw Nat Love (Majors), who, upon discovering that the man (Elba) who killed his parents two decades previously is being released from prison, reunites with his gang to track his enemy down and seek his revenge. The project will involve the show’s original producer, Norman Lear, and his Act III Productions, Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media, Seth McFarlane’s Fuzzy Door and Sony Pictures TV. She’ll be seen this fall with Bette Midler and Ben Platt in Murphy’s Netflix series The Politician and in the film Hot Air with Steve Coogan. An animated series of the hit sitcom “Good Times” is headed to Netflix. Judith Light (Transparent), Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones) and Jay O. Sanders (Sneaky Pete) are set for lead roles alongside Jack Huston, Cameron Britton and Carla Gugino in season 2 of Spectrum Originals’ anthology series Manhunt, from Lionsgate Television. The all-Black western movie for Netflix produced by Jay-Z was already a must watch due to a) it’s an all-Black western movie produced by Jay-Z; and b) the previously-revealed involvement of Idris Elba and Jonathan Majors, who’s currently doing Emmy-worthy work on Lovecraft Country. Season 2, Manhunt: Lone Wolf, will chronicle one of the largest and most complex manhunts on U.S. soil — the search for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics … Just as the original did years ago, Good Times strives to remind us that with the love of our family, we can keep our heads above water.”. The Hollywood Reporter notes that the cast is currently “in cowboy camp, learning the skills of gunslinging and horseback riding, but will head to New Mexico for the shoot,” which is a fun thing to imagine. He’ll next be seen in the feature DC Noir. The audience gets to see the everyday struggles they go through as well as the “good times” they experience as a family. The series is currently filming in Pittsburgh, PA. Light plays “Bobi” Jewell, Richard’s mother who is astonished when her son is heralded in the national media as the hero of the Atlanta bombing. Netflix has assembled a massive, A-list cast of talent for The Harder They Fall.The upcoming western, which comes from director Jeymes Samuel, was announced last … Sign up to receive The Atlanta Black Star Newsletter in your inbox. 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