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Amazon is going to take a crack at Barbershop as a TV series two decades after the last attempt didn't work out so well. Though the Barbershop franchise has found success with several feature films, the hope is that a new series with Jermaine Fowler (Ricky Stanicky) on board will be a stremaing hit on Prime Video.

Per Deadline, it's been reported that Prime Video has officially ordered to series an all-new Barbershop show starring Fowler in the lead role. The series is based on the Barbershop films, and it comes from Marshall Todd, the co-writer of the original movie. Todd is writing and will executive produce alongside co-showrunner Max Searle (Dave). Other EPs include Hart, Bryan Smiley, and Mike Stein for Hartbeat; Bradley Gardner; Cameron Burnett, and Autumn Bailey-Ford for Prominent Productions; and State Street Pictures.

The new Barbershop series follows "Travis 'Trav' Porter (Fowler), who endeavors to follow...

Barbershop is back in business.

Ahead of Amazon's upfront presentation on Monday, Amazon MGM Studios officially gave a series order to comedy series Barbershop, based on the 2000s film series of the same name, to stream on Prime Video. Marshall Todd, cowriter of the original 2002 film, is writing and executive-producing, with Kevin Hart's Hartbeat producing. Max Searle (Dave) is co-showrunner and executive producer.

Jermaine Fowler (Ricky Stanicky) stars as Travis “Trav” Porter, who endeavors to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic “Calvin’s” barbershop in Chicago. And while the barbers are new, the shop remains just as lively, the customers just as argumentative, and the fades are still the dopest in the city — because at Calvin’s, the community comes together for way more than just a haircut.

“We are thrilled to announce a new series based on the hilarious and innovative...

A “Barbershop” TV series has been greenlit at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned.

The show will connect to the universe of the “Barbershop” film franchise, with Jermaine Fowler attached to star. Marshall Todd, who co-wrote the original film, is writing the series and executive producing. The announcement was made during Amazon’s upfronts presentation to advertisers in New York on Monday night.

The official description states the show “revolves around Travis ‘Trav’ Porter (Fowler), who endeavors

to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic ‘Calvin’s’ barbershop in

Chicago. And while the barbers are new, the shop remains just as lively, the customers just as argumentative, and the fades are still the dopest in the city — because at Calvin’s, the community comes together for way more than just a haircut.”

Along with Todd, Max Searle serves as executive producer and co-showrunner. Kevin Hart,...

Prime Video has formally ordered Barbershop, a TV series starring Jermaine Fowler (Ricky Stanicky) based on the MGM movies. The series, which has had a blinking green light since last fall, was confirmed today ahead of Amazon’s upfront presentation. It comes from Marshall Todd, co-writer of the original Barbershop movie, Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat and Amazon MGM Studios.

Written and executive produced by Todd, with Max Searle (Dave) as co-showrunner and executive producer, the Barbershop TV offshoot revolves around Travis “Trav” Porter (Fowler), who endeavors to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic “Calvin’s” barbershop in Chicago. And while the barbers are new, the shop remains just as lively, the customers just as argumentative, and the fades are still the dopest in the city — because at Calvin’s, the community comes together for way more than just a haircut.

“We are thrilled...

Amazon Prime Video has ordered Barbershop, starring Jermaine Fowler (Ricky Stanicky), to series.

Marshall Todd (Woke), who wrote the original Barbershop’s screenplay, is writing and executive producing the series; Max Searle (Dave) is set as co-showrunner and executive producer. The Barbershop series will be produced by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat (he’s among the executive producers), Prominent Productions, State Street Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios.

The television adaptation of the Barbershop movie franchise revolves around Travis “Trav” Porter (Fowler), who is following in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic “Calvin’s” barbershop in Chicago. And though “the barbers are new, the shop remains just as lively, the customers just as argumentative and the fades are still the dopest in the city — because at Calvin’s, the community comes together for way more than just a haircut,” the logline reads.

”We are thrilled to announce...

Prime Video has ordered a TV adaptation of the hit 2002 comedy “Barbershop,” with one of the film’s original co-writers attached, Amazon announced ahead of its upfront presentation on Monday.

Jermaine Fowler is set to star, while Marshall Todd will write and EP the series, which comes from Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, Prominent Productions and State Street Pictures, alongside co-showrunner Max Searle.

“We are thrilled to announce a new series based on the hilarious and innovative world of ‘Barbershop’ for our global Prime Video customers,” Amazon MGM Studios’ global head of television Vernon Sanders said in a statement. “The television adaptation of this iconic film franchise is in excellent hands with co-showrunners Max Searle and Marshall Todd. We couldn’t be happier with their collaboration and hard work to bring Calvin’s Chicago-based barbershop to life for a new audience on Prime Video. “

Here’s an official description of the...

The at the center of Neon — up-and-coming reggaetonero Santi (Tyler Dean Flores), his aspiring talent manager Ness (Emma Ferreira), and determined creative director Felix (Jordan Mendoza) — are . The three childhood besties move to Miami and meet powerful record label executive Mia (Courtney Taylor), who believes in their vision. However, they later discover that, despite having a keen eye for talent and a true passion for her job, Mia is actually a record label assistant who keeps getting passed up in favor of nepo babies and lazy interlopers.

That’s not a problem for the foursome, who are so hungry for success that they’ll do whatever they have to do to achieve it. They’re all hard workers, but showrunner Max Searle tells Tudum, “Hustle is not even enough sometimes. You really have to do whatever you can and scratch and claw to get any notoriety or attention or anything.

Exclusive: After a long journey across broadcast, cable and streaming, defying the odds multiple times, Nasim Pedrad’s praised coming-of-age comedy series Chad is coming to an end. A spokesperson for the Roku Chanel, which released Chad’s second season, confirmed to Deadline that the streamer will not be proceeding with future seasons.

Roku originally had committed to taking on the finished but unaired second season of Chad (along with Season 1 repeats), so a Season 3 was considered a long shot but a possibility. It is now not happening, officially ending the show’s wild ride.

Chad‘s origins date back more than eight years when SNL alumna Pedrad started developing the comedy for Fox. The broadcast network picked up the half-hour, starring Pedrad as teen Persian-American boy Chad Amani, to pilot in February 2016.

Fox eventually passed on the pilot, which means certain death for most projects, but Chad found a...

Exclusive: There is a change at the helm of Peacock’s Based On a True Story, starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. Physical creator Annie Weisman is joining the upcoming second season of the dark comedy thriller, from Aggregate Films and UCP, as new showrunner. She succeeds series creator Craig Rosenberg who remains an executive producer while pursuing other projects.

Season 2 of Based On a True Story will see Ava (Cuoco) and her husband Nathan (Messina) return for a new true crime adventure. The two stars are executive producing the new installment alongside Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan of Aggregate Films, writer/showrunner Weisman, Alex Buono, Rosenberg and Jaclyn Moore. Roxie Rodriguez of Aggregate Films, Sono Patel and Max Searle co-executive produce. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group , is the studio.

In the well received first season, the lives of a down-on-their-luck couple Ava (Cuoco) and Nathan (Messina) collide...

Reggaeton music may be having another moment thanks to the new Netflix series Neon, so don’t be surprised if headliner Tyler Dean Flores emerges as one of the hottest talents of the year. The actor/singer, who burst onto the scene in The Dark Knight Rises before heading into Disney+’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier, plays up-and-coming reggaeton artist Santi in the show, which thus far has captured the hearts of music lovers and fans of coming-of-age comedies.

Created by Max Searle (The Ranch) and Shea Serrano (Primo), the premise has won audiences over: Three early 20-somethings head to Miami and somehow work their way into the super-competitive music business. Costars Emma Ferreira, Jordan Mendoza, and Courtney Taylor are a delight as Santi’s pals Ness and Felix, and music hotshot Mia, respectively.

Best of all, those music industry cameos are a groovy touch: Jon Z, Brray, Jowell,...

Exclusive: Courtney Taylor has signed with Anonymous Content for representation.

The actress and comedian can currently be seen starring in Netflix’s recently released series Neon, from Shea Serrano and Max Searle. The series follows an aspiring reggaeton artist who moves to Miami looking for success in the music industry alongside his two friends. Taylor plays She portrays label executive, Mia, who is interested in signing the artist to a contract.

She also has recurring roles in the hit ABC comedy Abbott Elementary portraying Erica and AllBlks’s Send Help as Nicole Cooper.

Next, Taylor will star in the Participant / Disney+ feature film Out Of My Mind portraying Dr. Katherine Post alongside Rosemarie DeWitt, Judith Light and Luke Kirby.

Her previous credits include the critically acclaimed HBO series Insecure where she portrayed Quoia, assistant to Issa Rae’s starring character Issa Dee, and the Sony Screen Gems feature The Invitation,...

Ivan Rodriguez, music supervisor for Neon, worked to bring an authentic sound to the show that is connected to the world of reggaeton and Latin culture. Rodriguez and his team curated music for the show by having conversations with the actors and creators to capture the character's emotions and energy in each scene. The music in Neon advances the storytelling by using lyrics and sounds that are inspired by the show's scenes and characters, which highlight the journey and dreams of the Latin youth culture.

Santi dreams of being a famous reggaeton artist, and in Neon, he and his two best friends, Vanessa and Felix, chase that dream. In an attempt to accomplish this dream, they make the move to Miami so Santi can try to get his foot in the door of the music industry. In their pursuit, Santi will face near-impossible odds as they learn more about the world of reggaeton.

Neon celebrates Latino culture and reggaeton with style, featuring infectious performances and music that will make you want to dance. The series follows Santi and his friends as they navigate the music industry, facing obstacles and pursuing their dreams with perseverance. Despite its focus on the entertainment industry, Neon doesn't reveal any groundbreaking secrets but offers compelling characters, great performances, and fantastic music for an enjoyable watch.

Neon, the latest comedy series on Netflix, celebrates Latino culture and reggaeton with effervescence and style. Co-creators Shea Serrano and Max Searle, who also serves as showrunner, developed the story about one young Puerto Rican’s dream of making it big in reggaeton using his raw talent, infectious charm, and perseverance. The show contains eight 30-minute episodes, each filled with excitement, infectious performances, and music you can’t help but dance along to. With the talented cast including Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira,...

"Neon" is a comedy TV series on Netflix about an aspiring reggaeton artist and his friends trying to make it in the music industry. The show received positive reviews from critics and has earned a spot on Netflix's "Top 10 TV Shows" list. The main cast includes Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, Emma Ferreira as Ness, Jordan Mendoza as Felix, and Courtney Taylor as Mia, with special guest appearances by Daddy Yankee and Scooter Braun.

Neon revolves around Santi, an aspiring reggaeton artist, and his tight-knit group of friends who want to help him succeed in the music business. The comedy television series, which Netflix dropped all eight episodes of on October 19, 2023, features a small main cast and a large supporting cast since the show's main focus is the three friends at the center of the story. The series received mostly positive reviews from critics following its premiere, while enough viewers...

Neon is a coming-of-age story about an aspiring reggaeton artist trying to break into the music industry, facing challenges and learning about the world of reggaeton along the way. The show features real-life reggaeton stars like Daddy Yankee, Jota Rosa, and Jhayco, who not only add authenticity but also get a chance to show their silly side. The cast's chemistry is a key aspect of the show's success, with the actors bringing their own experiences and personalities to their characters, making their friendship feel authentic and relatable.

Neon follows Santi, an aspiring reggaeton artist, and his two best friends, Vanessa and Felix. The trio decided to move to Miami in the hopes of helping Santi's music career take off. While on their quest, they will face challenges as they learn more about the world of reggaeton, and Santi will have to persevere against impossible odds if he has any chance...

Neon is a comedy series from Netflix with a cast of hustlers led by Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, and Jordan Mendoza attempting to break into the reggaeton industry.

Co-created by executive producers Shea Serrano and Max Searle, Neon follows three friends who move to Miami aiming to make it big in the world of reggaeton. However, the show also explores the harrowing realities that come with the music industry.

Neon made its debut on Netflix on October 19.

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From co-creators Max Searle and Shea Serrano and executive producer Daddy Yankee, the Netflix comedy series Neon follows Santi (Tyler Dean Flores), a rising reggaeton artist, and his best friends Ness (Emma Ferreira) and Felix (Jordan Mendoza), as they try to make their dreams come true. Passion and determination don’t exactly pay the rent, so until A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor) can help make things happen, they’ll keep hustling on the way to stardom.

Netflix’s hotly anticipated new music series, Neon, drops on October 20 and along with it, comes a story about friendships, big dreams, and a crash course on the glitzy yet fickle music industry. Created by Shea Serrano and Max Searle, the show tracks a tight trio of 20-something pals who ditch their Ft. Myers upbringings and head to Miami, so they can rise high in the music business.

There’s a nice sexy sizzle to Neon, which stars Tyler Dean Flores (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Emma Ferreira (Midnight at the Paradise), Jordan Mendoza, and Courtney Taylor. There are also cameos from some music hot shots along the way. Director Oz Rodriguez and producer Ivan Rodriguez shared more about launching the series in this exclusive interview.

Knowing Neon Inside and Out

Talent behind the scenes don’t always get the love they truly deserve, but after watching the Miami-set Neon,...

Well before it even dropped, Netflix's new show "Neon" found itself embroiled in a bit of controversy. After all, how could a show that follows the trials and tribulations of a young reggaetonero on his path to fame allegedly not include Puerto Rican voices in its conception when the island - along with Panama - helped to pioneer the genre and take it to new heights? Well, after a few course corrections and the participation of reggaeton leyenda Daddy Yankee himself, "Neon" is finally available to stream. And while the criticism about the reported lack of Puerto Rican participation was warranted, it doesn't tell the whole story of what the show's trying to achieve in the first place.

You see, "Neon" isn't a story about the perreo born in Puerto Rico. Nor is it a story about the reggae en Español produced by Panama. It is a story about the global,...

On Entourage, the central tension always involved the question of whether Vince was gonna do the movie. Only there was never really any tension, because of course Vince was gonna do the movie — or, if he didn’t, things would in some other way work out just fine for him, E, Turtle, and even Johnny Drama. Yet for a show with no real stakes and only a modest level of humor (especially if you weren’t amused by Ari screaming actionable insults at Lloyd), it ran for eight seasons. And a movie!

Neon is a new series created by Shea Serrano and Max Searle. It stars Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, and Jordan Mendoza among others.

“Neon” is a music series that revolves around a group of young individuals striving for success in the music industry, specifically in the realm of reggaeton, in Miami. If you’re a fan of this genre of music, then this series is definitely for you.

Santi, a singer, and his two assistants move to the city of their dreams to fulfill their aspirations.

However, it won’t be an easy journey.

Neon

With plenty of rhythm, ambitious youngsters, and captivating stories, “Neon” delves into the intricacies of music production and showcases how an artist strives to rise from obscurity to the pinnacle of success. It’s a series that explores the pursuit of dreams and the necessary steps to achieve them.

Moreover, it delves into the...

By now, the beats of an aspiring-musician saga are as familiar as those of a fairy tale. There’s the hungry young artist who seems marked for stardom long before the rest of the world has caught on. There’s the crappy starter apartment, and the glitzy industry parties, and the boardroom meetings with labels who don’t quite get it. There’s the moment when the hero hears his own song on the radio, and the moment when he caves to the temptations of fame, and the moment he’s made to decide to be true to himself.

Sometimes, in the darker iterations of this story, there’s also the spectacular crash after the meteoric rise; in the more thoughtful or incisive versions, there might be conversations about the limitations of his art or the compromises it demands or its impact on the world. But Neon is not that tale.

A reggaeton star is about to be born. On Thursday, Netflix will premiere Neon, a comedy show that follows rising reggaetón star Santi, played by Tyler Dean Flores, as he moves to Miami to pursue his music dreams after his song “Exagerao” goes viral online. Ahead of the scripted show’s premiere, Rolling Stone exclusively premieres the music video for the song that catapults Santi.

“The music video is one of the first times we see Santi do his thing, showing off his talent but also his charm,” the show...

Are you ready for your next TV obsession?

Neon, Netflix's highly-anticipated reggaeton comedy-drama, premieres Thursday, October 19, 2023.

TV Fanatic scored an exclusive first look at a clip from one of the freshman season's most pivotal episodes.

In the clip, we see Isa, an A-list Latin pop star who gathers her friends for a trip to her exclusive tropical island getaway.

In perhaps a nod to the rich and famous, our three leads get out of their car to escape to the private jet for a luxury holiday.

They have a pre-conceived expectation of what's about to go down, but the truth is, they couldn't be more wrong.

Isa, played by the Umbrella Academy's Genesis Rodriguez, tells them this isn't like the getaways other celebrities can give them.

How?

We're not giving it all away here because we want you to be at least a little surprised when you watch the TV clip below.

Netflix's new show Neon explores the reggaeton genre and its impact on the music industry, featuring a comedic storyline and commentary on the industry's inner workings. The show follows rising reggaeton artist Santi and his friends as they navigate the industry with the help of an A&r rep, while also highlighting the challenges faced by those trying to succeed. Neon stands out for its perfect balance of comedy and music industry commentary, as well as its focus on the spread of reggaeton, a genre that has had significant success but lacks mainstream media attention.

Netflix brings reggaeton to the small screen in the new show Neon, which premieres on October 19. Set in Florida and following three friends on a musical journey to Miami, the comedy was co-created by executive producers Shea Serrano and Max Searle, with Searle also serving as showrunner. But though humor may be at the forefront,...

The hustle isn’t easy, but three friends are committed to doing it together in Netflix’s new Daddy Yankee-produced series, Neon.

The streamer released the trailer for the upcoming music comedy on Tuesday, which is set to feature a number of cameo appearances including Brray, Jon Z, Lyanno, Jowell, Ken-y, Jota Rosa, Villano Antillano and Daddy Yankee.

The series follows Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, a rising reggaeton artist who, alongside some old friends — Ness (Emma Ferreira) and Felix (Jordan Mendoza) — from small town Florida, and a brand new one, A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor), attempts to leave his mark on the Miami music scene.

The eight-episode comedy is a look at the hilarious and sometimes even harrowing realities of trying to make your dreams come true — whether it’s being the biggest star in reggaeton, a music manager, or a music video director — in the music industry.

Netflix’s official trailer for its upcoming Daddy Yankee-executive produced series “Neon” showed its star, Santi, (Tyler Dean Flores) is no “one-hit-wonder.”

“This is it, we’re moving to Miami,” says Felix (Jordan Mendoza) in the trailer’s opening.

“I’m going to be the biggest Reggaeton star in the world,” Santi chimes in.

And Santi means what he says, as he and his two friends Ness (Emma Ferreira) and Felix set their sights on South Florida to pursue their dreams of putting Santi on the map as a Reggaeton artist in the music industry — even it means preparing for the biggest meeting of their lives inside a gas station bathroom or living in a 2009 Toyota Corolla.

Despite the odds against them, “We have a plan,” says Ness, who acts as Santi’s manager alongside Felix, who serves as Santi’s creative director. Together, the trio is determined to...

The next generation of reggaeton is here with the first teaser for Netflix's new comedy series Neon. Co-created by bestselling author Shea Serrano and Max Searle, the series follows the escapades of three friends from a small town in Florida who pursue their dreams of becoming stars in Miami. They shoot for the moon in this first look at the show, working together to reach new heights, meet big stars, and, hopefully, earn enough to at least pay their rent.

Neon sounds like a winner for Netflix. The exciting new comedy series has a trailer and premiere date.

The streaming service will launch Neon on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

"From small-town Florida to the bustling beaches and bright lights of Miami, Neon follows three friends as they hustle their way to making it big in the world of reggaeton," the official description teases. 

"The eight-episode comedy captures not only the three besties' larger-than-life dreams, but also the harsh realities and funny mishaps of surviving the music industry."

The series stars Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, a rising reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends Ness (Emma Ferreira), Felix (Jordan Mendoza), and A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor), hopes to become the biggest star in reggaeton.

"Or at least pay his rent," the tongue-in-cheek logline adds.

Neon was co-created by Shea Serrano and Max Searle, who also serves as showrunner.

The...

Netflix’s new comedy “Neon,” which executive produced by Daddy Yankee, is bringing all the heat this fall.

In the teaser for “Neon,” which is set for an Oct. 19 launch, three friends from a small town in Florida make their way to Miami as rising reggaeton artist Santi (Tyler Dean Flores) attempts to climb his way to the top of the music industry with the help of his friends Ness (Emma Ferreira), Felix (Jordan Mendoza), and A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor).

“Picture it: you are a star,” Ness tells Santi, who dreams of becoming “the biggest reggaeton star in the world” in the teaser. “We have to show them that we’re not just some loser wanna-bees.”

“Ness, the three of us currently live in a 2009 Toyota Corolla,” Felix says, injecting some reality into the group’s dreams.

While industry staples are immediately impressed by Santi’s “rare” fluency as a writer,...

Exclusive: Neon has added Grammy-Award Winning Reggaeton Producer Tainy – along with Lex Borrero and Ivan Rodriguez – all from Ntertain and Neon16, collectively known as Tainy & One Six, to serve as Executive Music Producers. The group is writing and producing original songs for the series.

The Music Supervisors are One Six of Neon16 and Ntertain, and Joe Rodriguez and Javier Nuno of Indice. Deadline also exclusively revealed in May the addition of reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee as an executive producer who will also cameo in the series.

The eight-episode series set to premiere later this year focuses on three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton. The show chronicles not only their larger-than-life dreams but the harsh comic realities of attempting to make it in the music industry.

Tyler Dean Flores plays Santi, a budding reggaeton artist who,...

Exclusive: Daddy Yankee has signed on as an executive producer of the upcoming Netflix series Neon. Yankee, a pioneer of the reggaeton genre popularized in his native Puerto Rico, also makes a cameo appearance.

Across 8 episodes, Neon follows three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami, hoping to make it big in the world of reggaeton. The show chronicles their larger-than-life dreams and the harsh comic realities of attempting to make it in the music industry.

Tyler Dean Flores plays Santi, a budding reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends, Ness (Emma Ferrerira) and Felix (Jordan Mendoza) and A&r rep, Mia (Courtney Taylor) hopes to become the biggest reggaeton star in the world—or at least make rent.

Shea Serrano created Neon and Max Searle is the showrunner. In addition to Serrano and Yankee, executive producers include Searle alongside Scooter Braun, James Shin...

Judy Blume‘s 1975 novel Forever is being reimagined for a new generation as a Netflix series of the same name. Mara Brock Akil will serve as showrunner and executive producer of the project, her first under her overall deal with the streamer.

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Netflix has given a series order to the comedy “Neon” from Shea Serrano.

The streaming service has given the series an eight-episode order. Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, Jordan Mendoza, and Courtney Taylor will star. Per the official logline, the series “focuses on three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton.”

Flores stars as Santi, described as “a budding reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends, Ness (Ferreira) and Felix (Mendoza) and A&r rep, Mia (Taylor) hopes to become the biggest reggaeton star in the world. Or at least make rent.”

Flores is repped by Paradigm and Untitled Entertainment. Ferreira is repped by Oaz and 3 Arts Entertainment. Mendoza is repped by CAA, Avalon Management, and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Selz.

Serrano created the series and serves as an executive producer.

Netflix is dancing to the beat of reggaeton for its next comedy series.

The streamer has handed a series order to Neon, a comedy set in the world of the musical genre that birthed the song “Despacito,” the second-most-viewed video ever on YouTube.

Related: 2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders

Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, Jordan Mendoza and Courtney Taylor star in the series, which comes from creator Shea Serrano with Max Searle set as showrunner.

Serrano, the author of The Rap Year Book, is behind Amazon Freevee series Primo with Mike Schur and Searle is co-showrunner of the second season of Chad and co-exec producer of Dave.

The eight-part series focuses on three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton. The show chronicles not only their larger than life dreams but the harsh comic realities...

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Netflix is entering the world of reggaeton.

The streaming giant has handed out an eight-episode series order for Neon, a comedy from creator Shea Serrano and showrunner Max Searle (Dave).

The series revolves around three friends who move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton. Neon chronicles their larger-than-life dreams as well as the harsh comic realities of attempting to make it in the music industry.

Tyler Dean Flores (Reefa, The Falcon and Winter Soldier) stars as Santi, a budding reggaeton artist who, with the help of his friends Ness (Emma Ferrerira), Felix (Jordan Mendoza) and A&r rep Mia (Courtney Taylor) hopes to become the biggest reggaeton star in the world. Or at least make rent.

Serrano and Searle exec produce the comedy for Scooter Braun’s Sb Projects,...

Nasim Pedrad’s cringe comedy series “Chad” has been saved from certain death. The series, which aired its first season on TBS, will move to the Roku Channel for Season 2, IndieWire has confirmed.

In July, TBS pulled Season 2 from its programming schedule the day it was scheduled to premiere and confirmed to several outlets that the season would not air on the network. The show, which had already wrapped production on the season, was the highest profile consequence of restructuring at the channel following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The merger prompted the company, under the leadership of David Zaslav, to cut original scripted programming from TBS and other networks in its portfolio.

A premiere date for Season 2 of the show has not yet been announced. In addition to airing the new season, Roku has also acquired non-exclusive streaming rights to Season 1. This isn’t the first time the video...

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Nasim Pedrad’s comedy Chad is getting a second chance.

The series, in which Pedrad plays an awkward high schooler, will move to the Roku Channel for its second season. Chad originally aired on TBS, but the cable network in July scrapped the finished second season as its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, moved away from scripted original series at TBS and sister channels TNT and TruTV.

“The Roku Channel is committed to championing creativity and fostering great storytelling,” Colin Davis, head of scripted originals at Roku, said in a statement. “Chad is a story years-in-the-making that deserved to be told. We’re thrilled to be partnering closely with Nasim and her team to bring the next chapter of this exceptional series both to existing fans, as well as sharing it for the first time with new audiences, on The Roku Channel.”

Pedrad,...

Exclusive: Chad has found a new home.

The second season of Nasim Pedrad’s coming-of-age comedy series will run on The Roku Channel after it was scrapped as part of the cost-cutting measures at Warner Bros. Discovery cable network TBS.

As Deadline revealed, Chad was one of a number of shows and movies — completed or in various stages of pre-production or production — that were dropped after CEO David Zaslav took charge of the combined company. While the others were permanently shelved to use as corporate tax write-downs, following a plea by Pedrad to the new TBS leadership, she and her team were allowed to shop the series.

Roku, which previously acquired the Quibi library, will now exclusively carry the second season of Chad, which is completed and was initially set to premiere on TBS in April and then in July. The streamer also has picked up the non-exclusive rights to...

Full Frontal With Samantha Bee is over.

TBS has officially canceled the late-night series after seven seasons.

“As we continue to shape our new programming strategy, we’ve made some difficult, business-based decisions. Full Frontal With Samantha Bee will not return to TBS,” a network spokesperson explained to Deadline.

“We are proud to have been the home to Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and thank Sam, and the rest of the Emmy-nominated team for their groundbreaking work."

"We celebrate this extraordinarily talented cast and crew and look forward to exploring new opportunities to work with them in the future.”

The series has had a long and successful run on the cable network, and despite TBS as a whole going through a period of change, many thought it would continue.

Following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, the future of TBS has been in doubt.

The media conglomerate is said to be refocusing its basic cable offerings,...

Nasim Pedrad’s “Chad” was pulled from TBS’ programming hours before Season 2 of the comedy series was set to air on July 11, a spokesperson for the network confirmed to Variety.

According to the spokesperson, TBS is now looking for “the right home” for the series. As the news comes the day the premiere was scheduled, and a trailer has already been released, it’s clear that at least a significant portion, if not the entire season, has been shot and produced.

The pulling of “Chad” signals the continued demise of scripted content at TBS and TNT. As Variety reported exclusively in April, the Warner-owned cablers halted development of all new scripted projects as a result of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, leaving already-popular series like “Snowpiercer” hanging in the balance. Wbd is overturning strategy for the so-called “TNets,” including truTV, in CEO David Zaslav’s efforts to cut 3 billion in costs,...

After multiple delays, TBS has made a decision about the future of Chad, and it's not good news.

The Nasim Pedrad comedy series was initially set to air earlier this year, but it was pulled from the schedule ahead of launch.

With fans left in the lurch, a new premiere date was set, but it emerged this morning that the series would not be premiering as planned.

Now, THR reports that TBS has pulled the plug on the series and that it would not be airing the completed season ... at all.

“As we continue to assess content and implement a new strategy for our network, we can now share that season two of Chad will not air on TBS. We are proactively exploring various options to find the right home for it,” a statement from TBS reads.

“We celebrate and thank Nasim Pedrad, the passionate creator, executive producer and star of the series,...

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TBS is cutting ties with Chad.

The cable outlet won’t air the completed second season of the comedy series created by and starring Nasim Pedrad. The decision comes as parent company Warner Bros. Discovery continues to move away from scripted programming on its linear channels, though it will help the show’s producers try to find a new home.

“As we continue to assess content and implement a new strategy for our network, we can now share that season two of Chad will not air on TBS. We are proactively exploring various options to find the right home for it,” a statement from TBS reads. “We celebrate and thank Nasim Pedrad, the passionate creator, executive producer and star of the series, for sharing a bold, unexpected coming of age story with heart and humor. We also thank executive producer Oly Obst, co-showrunner Max Searle,...

Exclusive: The run of TBS’ series Chad has been cut short. The completed second season of the coming-of-age comedy, created by and starring Saturday Night Live alum Nasim Pedrad as teen boy Chad Amani, will not run on the network as previously announced.

The show, whose first season was well received by critics and ranked as 2021’s #1 new scripted cable comedy series, is the latest TBS casualty of the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger. It joins the Damon Wayans-fronted new comedy series Kill the Orange Bear which got the chop a week before it was set to begin production, and reality series The Big D, which was scrapped weeks ahead of its premiere.

The decisions come as Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and his team are examining the WarnerMedia assets, with the linear TNets under particular scrutiny. At TBS sibling TNT, a decision was recently made that the linear...

Nasim Pedrad’s Chad just can’t catch a break.

TBS has cancelled the single-camera comedy just hours ahead of its previously scheduled Season 2 premiere. The cable network intends to assist in the search for a new home for Season 2.

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“As we continue to assess content and implement a new [unscripted] strategy for our network, we can now share that Season 2 of Chad will not air on TBS,...

School is nearly back in session for Chad: The TBS comedy is slated to return Monday, April 11 at 10/9c, the cabler has announced.

Along with its premiere date comes a new teaser (embedded above), which shows newly elected class president Chad Amani (played by creator, executive producer and showrunner Nasim Pedrad) back for his sophomore year of high school.

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TBS has renewed Nasim Pedrad’s “Chad” and the John Cena-Nicole Byer hosted “Wipeout” reboot for second seasons. Additionally, TruTV has picked up Season 2 of “Fast Foodies.”

“I am extremely proud of the incredible way we continue to connect with our audience,” Brett Weitz, the general manager of TBS, TNT and truTV said in a statement on Wednesday. “On TBS, TNT and truTV, 2021 is off to a fantastic start, boasting four of the top five comedies this year and five No. 1 series. The TNets have been invited into consumers’ homes for decades and our fans know they can continually turn to us for quality programming that fits their emotional need: a good time, a good laugh, or a thrill ride. With these ground-breaking, brand-defining shows we will continue to make good on that promise for years to come.”

If you didn’t put it together, the “TNets” is...

Chad is returning to TBS.

The Nassim Pedrad comedy series has been renewed for a second season, the WarnerMedia-backed basic-cable network announced Wednesday as part of its upfront presentation.

The comedy, which bowed in April following a years-long development process that saw the series move from Fox, will see Max Searle (Dave, The Ranch, Two and a Half Men) join its ranks as co-showrunner alongside creator and star Pedrad.

The single-camera comedy stars Pedrad as a 14-year-old pubescent Persian boy navigating his first year of high school on a quest to become popular. The series is exec produced by 3 Arts and ...

Chad is returning to TBS.

The Nassim Pedrad comedy series has been renewed for a second season, the WarnerMedia-backed basic-cable network announced Wednesday as part of its upfront presentation.

The comedy, which bowed in April following a years-long development process that saw the series move from Fox, will see Max Searle (Dave, The Ranch, Two and a Half Men) join its ranks as co-showrunner alongside creator and star Pedrad.

The single-camera comedy stars Pedrad as a 14-year-old pubescent Persian boy navigating his first year of high school on a quest to become popular. The series is exec produced by 3 Arts and ...

The Writers Guild of America Awards were handed during a virtual ceremony on Sunday, March 21. But don’t base your Oscar predictions on these kudos. Every year a slew of Oscar-nominated scripts are deemed ineligible for consideration here due to guild guidelines. Indeed, over the past 12 years only 80 of the Writers Guild of America Awards nominees have numbered among the 120 screenplays that reaped Academy Awards bids. Scroll down for the 2021 Writers Guild of America Awards winners list.

Our odds predict that “Nomadland” will win Best Adapted Screenplay winner at the Oscars but it was not allowed to compete at the WGA Awards. Neither was another Oscar contender in that category: “The Father.” The guild did match the academy three-for-five in this category, with “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “One Night in Miami” and “The White Tiger” competing at both. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “News of the World” round out the guild nominees.