Stay in the loop on industry and casting news with our write-up on who’s been slated for recent film and television roles!
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“Tom Swift”
The CW has given a series order to “Tom Swift,” a spinoff of “Nancy Drew,” which is now in its third season. The titular Tom is a gay Black billionaire who becomes embroiled in the mysterious disappearance of his father; but a sinister Illuminati cabal tries to hide the truth. Tian Richards, who plays the role on “Nancy Drew,” is set to lead the series. LeVar Burton is also on board, lending his voice to an omnipotent A.I. named Barclay. The series is created and executive produced by “Nancy Drew” team Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Sandi Logan is currently casting additional roles. Cameras start rolling in late January 2022 in Atlanta.
“True Lies”
CBS is going on a mission with James Cameron for its action-packed reimagining of the 1994 film “True Lies.” Original feature director Cameron will executive produce the pilot, which tells the story of a bored housewife who uncovers a life-altering secret: Her seemingly bland computer consultant husband is actually an international spy. She’s soon recruited to work alongside him, saving the world and their crumbling marriage. The pilot was written by Matt Nix and Anthony Hemingway. Veronica Collins Rooney Casting has already brought on several actors, including Ginger Gonzaga, Erica Hernandez, Omar Benson Miller, Mike O’Gorman, and Steve Howey. Production starts in early November in New Orleans.
“Coercion”
Showtime’s dark new biographical project is inspired by the true story of Rebecca Bender, a sex trafficking survivor who went on to become a national advocate in the fight against the practice. Laura Rosenthal Casting has brought on Sydney Chandler, Lily Keene, Tyrone Brown, Margot Catherine Terry, Sydney Park, Akende Munalula, and Shacai O’Neal for prominent roles in the topical crime drama. Production will continue through the end of the year in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 4 issue of Backstage Magazine. Subscribe here.
