TV Bits: ‘Arrested Development’, ‘Dexter’, ‘Game Of Thrones’, ‘Hannibal’, ‘The Killing’, Dwayne Johnson
Netflix reveals posters, stills,anda clip from the new season ofArrested Development. Also after the jump:
io9got their hands on a script for the original pilot, which featured a slightly different cast, had a totally different credits sequence, focused far less on the Starks, and gave a much nicer wedding to Dany.Click overto read their rundown.
Starting this fall, anyone looking to relive Christoph Waltz’s “Djesus Uncrossed” or Tina Fey’s Sarah Palin impression will have to turn to Yahoo for their fix. The website has acquired exclusive rights to allSaturday Night Liveclips from 1975 to 2013, as well as non-exclusive access to video from the currentSaturday Night Liveseason.
To clarify, though, it’s just the clips that are Yahoo-only. You’ll have to turn to Yahoo for those bite-sized servings, but you’ll still be able to stream full episodes on other services. [Yahoo]
House of Cards’Corey Stollhas landed himself another high-profile TV gig. TheMidnight in Parisactor will lead FX’sThe Strain, fromGuillermo del ToroandCarlton Cuse. The horror thriller is based on a novel by del Toro, and the pilot will be directed by del Toro. Stoll will play a CDC doctor looking into a mysterious viral outbreak that looks a lot like vampirism. [Deadline]
AMC is getting into the sci-fi business with a pilot order forLine of Sight, fromBrotherhoodcreatorBlake Masters. Described as a conspiracy thriller combining drama and sc-fi elements, the show will follow a NTSB investigator who survives a plane crash and becomes determined to find out what caused it. [Variety]
All the real-life violence last week led toBryan Fullervoluntarily pulling the fourth episode ofHannibaloff the air, but fans will still be able to watch it in, ahem, “cannibalized” form. (Their word, not mine.) The episode, titled “Œuf,” has been reworked as a web series to bridge the gap between Episodes 3 and 4. Watch the first installment below.
Hannibalairs Thursdays at 10 on NBC. [TV Line]
WhenThe Killingreturns to AMC this summer, it’ll look slightly different than you remember it. For one thing, it’ll feature a prominent new face in the form ofPeter Sarsgaard, who plays death row inmate Ray Steward. A new photo fromEWofers the first look at his dark and mysterious character.
He’s involved in the new mystery, which centers around a serial killer who’s already racked up 17 victims. See his blood-red tally marks in the poster below.
The third season ofThe KillingstartsJune 2on AMC. [viaScreen Crush,EW]
You know theArrested Developmentpremiere is close when there’s this much marketing coming down the pipeline. Nine new character posters have just hit theFacebookpage, this time withactual characterson them.
There are also a ton of new stills and three magazine covers, thanks toEW. Look carefully and you’ll get your first glimpse of guest starsKristen WiigandSeth Rogen, though what exactly they’re doing is anyone’s guess right now.
And finally,EWhas also unveiled an extended clip featuring everyone’s favorite Motherboy-winning couple. Click the image below to watch.
Arrested DevelopmentSeason 4 hits NetflixMay 26.The Rockisn’t just interested in being a hero — he also wants to find other heroes. And what better way to look for fearless souls than a reality competition? Take a peek at his new showThe Herobelow.
What I’m most impressed by is his near superhuman ability to manage his schedule. The guy has two movies out this year and about a half-dozen more in development. He must have a Time-Turner in his possession, right?The HerodebutsJune 6on TNT.
HBO has a new behind-the-scenes video forFamily Tree, the new comedy created byChristopher Guestand starringChris O’Dowd. It’s not terribly hilarious, but it does show off some of the series' awesome guest stars and explain how they fit in.
Family Treepremieres on HBOMay 12.Dextermay be coming to a close after Season 8, but he’s going out with a big bang. Or rather an elegant “final symphony.“Dexter’s last season kicks offJune 30.
