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NBC Renews ‘Chicago’ Series Trio amid Budget Negotiations
NBC has renewed it’s popular “Chicago” franchise – “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” adn “Chicago P.D.” – for another season. The network had previously only renewed comedies “St.Denis Medical” and “Happy’s Place.” The “Chicago” series,including viewership on Peacock,reached a combined 46 million viewers this season,surpassing the previous season’s numbers.
Budget cuts and Negotiations
The renewal followed discussions between Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment regarding potential budget reductions for the three series. According to Deadline, these negotiations echo similar cost-cutting measures implemented two years prior, where Wolf Entertainment reduced guaranteed episode appearances for actors – a common practice for long-running shows, similar to “Gray’s Anatomy.”
Further cost-saving measures being considered include reducing the number of episodes per season by two to four. Deadline also reports that actors may be asked to establish residency in illinois, with those declining facing further reductions in episode appearances.
Additionally, future seasons could be shorter, and actors might forgo their annual 5% salary increase, according to Deadline.
Cast Changes on ‘Chicago Fire’
Several actors will not be returning to “Chicago Fire” next season, including Taylor Kinney, Daniel Kyri, and Jake Lockett, Deadline reports.
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Adds Guest stars
Netflix’s “The lincoln Lawyer” is adding Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jason O’Mara, chef Nancy Silverton, and Javon Johnson as guest stars for its fourth season. Elliott Gould will reprise his role as David Siegel, and Krista Warner will return as Hayley Haller.
Season four picks up after the season three finale, with Haller arrested with a client’s corpse in his car trunk. She must defend herself against murder charges brought by prosecutor Dana Berg (Constance Zimmer). The season is based on Michael Connelly’s sixth book,”The Day of Innocence.”
apple TV+ Announces ’12 12 12′ Cast
kali Reis has joined the cast of the Apple TV+ series “12 12 12,” starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. The series, produced by Skydance and Anonymous Content, follows a robbery through three timelines: 12 months of planning, 12 hours of execution, and 12 days of aftermath. Mackie plays a disgraced FBI agent, while Dornan portrays an American criminal. The two become central figures in a European manhunt following a Zurich robbery.
Other TV Series News
- Tyler Perry announced “Divorce Sistas” for BET+, a spinoff of “Sistas,” premiering June 9 and starring Letoya Luckett.
- Jimmy Tatro and Dan Lagana sold “Lift” to HBO, with Tatro starring. The duo previously created Netflix’s “American Vandal.”
- Arien Mandi, Erin Robinson, and B Blair Eigrano will return for a second season of Apple TV+’s “Your Friends & Neighbors.”
- Carrousel Studios, Sunnymarch, and Landscape are developing “The Annecy Murders,” a six-episode psychological thriller inspired by the unsolved 2012 Lake Annecy murders.
- Kevin Pollak joins the cast of “Tulsa King” season three as FBI Agent Musso.
NBC Series Renewal & TV News: Your Questions answered
What “Chicago” Shows Have Been Renewed by NBC?
NBC has renewed its “Chicago” franchise for another season,including “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” and “Chicago P.D.” This declaration comes after the network previously renewed the comedies “St. Denis Medical” and “Happy’s Place.”
How Popular is the “Chicago” Franchise?
The “Chicago” series is very popular. This season, the combined viewership for the shows, including streaming on Peacock, reached 46 million viewers. This figure surpasses last season’s numbers, demonstrating the franchise’s consistent appeal.
What Factors led to the Renewal of “Chicago” Shows?
The renewals followed discussions between Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment regarding potential budget reductions for the three series.
What Budget Cuts Are Being Considered for the “Chicago” Series?
According to Deadline, discussions are ongoing regarding budget cuts. These echo similar cost-cutting measures from two years ago, including reduced guaranteed episode appearances for actors. Other measures being considered include:
Reducing the number of episodes per season by two to four.
Asking actors to establish residency in Illinois, with potential reductions in episode appearances for those who decline.
Shorter future seasons.
Actors possibly forgoing their annual 5% salary increase
What Exactly Dose it Mean to Reduce “Guaranteed Episode Appearances”?
This is a common cost-saving measure in long-running shows. It means that the actors aren’t automatically guaranteed to appear in every episode of the season.Their appearances can be reduced to save on production costs. The article mentions that this is similar to the practice on “Gray’s Anatomy.”
Are There Any Cast Changes for “Chicago Fire”?
Yes. Several actors will not be returning to “Chicago Fire” next season. these actors include Taylor Kinney, Daniel Kyri, and Jake Lockett, according to Deadline.
What’s the News on ”The Lincoln Lawyer” Season 4?
Netflix’s “The Lincoln Lawyer” is adding several guest stars for its fourth season:
Emmanuelle Chriqui
Jason O’Mara
Chef Nancy Silverton
Javon Johnson
Elliott Gould will reprise his role as David Siegel, and Krista Warner will return as Hayley Haller. Season four picks up after the season three finale, with Haller accused of murder.
What is “12 12 12” on Apple TV+ About?
Apple TV+ has announced the cast for the series “12 12 12.” Kali Reis has joined the cast alongside Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan.The series, produced by Skydance and Anonymous Content, follows a robbery through three timelines:
Planning: 12 months
Execution: 12 hours
aftermath: 12 days
It will focus on Mackie as a disgraced FBI agent and Dornan as an American criminal, becoming central figures in a European manhunt following a Zurich robbery.
Are There Any Other Recent TV Series Announcements?
Yes, here’s a speedy rundown of other TV series news:
Tyler Perry announced “Divorce Sistas” for BET+, a spinoff of “Sistas,” premiering June 9 and starring Letoya Luckett.
Jimmy Tatro and Dan Lagana sold “Lift” to HBO, with Tatro starring.
arien Mandi, Erin Robinson, and B Blair Eigrano will return for a second season of Apple TV+’s “Your Friends & Neighbors.”
Carrousel Studios, Sunnymarch, and Landscape are developing “The Annecy Murders,” a six-episode psychological thriller inspired by the unsolved 2012 Lake Annecy murders.
Kevin Pollak joins the cast of “Tulsa King” season three as FBI Agent Musso.
TV Series News Summarized in a Table:
Here’s a quick summary of the TV series news:
| Series | Platform | News |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Sistas | BET+ | Announced, starring Letoya Luckett, spinoff of “Sistas” |
| Lift | HBO | Sold to HBO, starring Jimmy Tatro |
| Your Friends & Neighbors | Apple TV+ | Renewed for Season 2 |
| The Annecy Murders | Various | Advancement of a six-episode thriller |
| Tulsa King | Paramount+ | Kevin Pollak joins the cast for season 3 |
| The Lincoln Lawyer | Netflix | Adding Guest Stars |
| 12 12 12 | Apple TV+ | Kali Reis joins cast, starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan |