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Space Force has landed itself a second season. The Steve Carell comedy has been officially renewed at Netflix, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Filming on Season 2 is set to begin next year, but an official premiere date hasn’t yet been announced.
In an effort to reduce the show’s budget, Netflix will switch filming locations from Los Angeles to Vancouver, and the series is planning a “creative revamp.” Space Force has recruited Norm Hiscock as co-showrunner alongside Greg Daniels. Hiscock has previously worked on shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation, People of Earth and King of the Hill. Jimmy O. Yang is also joining the show’s writing staff.
According to sources, Netflix is hoping Season 2 will “allow Space Force the runway to grow creatively and better connect with viewers and critics alike much in the same way The Office broke out in its subsequent season.” Space Force premiered in May to mixed reviews.
Decider’s Joel Keller admitted that the idea of another Carell comedy on the streamer was a “slam dunk,” but panned the show for its “laugh-free” first episide. “It pains us to say this about Space Force given Carell’s and Daniels’ involvement and the amazing cast,” he wrote. “But we were looking for a sharp satire, not just a workplace comedy that’s feels more silly than sharp.”
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Netflix is cooking up some tasty Christmas treats. Entertainment Weekly reports that the streamer has added two seasonal specials to its winter lineup, teasing both a Great British Bake Off holiday show and a batch of Sugar Rush Christmas-themed episodes. Bake Off, premiering Dec. 4, will feature a few fan favorite bakers, but will also welcome the Derry Girls cast to the tent. Sugar Rush, which premieres Nov. 27, has a whole slew of new celeb judges, including Abigail Breslin, Chris Bosh, Valerie Gordon, Jordin Sparks, Adam Rippon, and Sasha Pieterse. Watch the trailers for both specials in the videos above.
Ozark is prepping for its highly anticipated Season 4. The drama has announced some new additions for its final season, Deadline reports. Joining as series regulars are both Alfonso Herrera (The Exorcist, El baile de los 41) and Adam Rothenberg (The Serpent, Ripper Street). We’ll also be seeing more of Season 3 stars Felix Solis and Damian Young. Rounding out the list of newcomers are Bruno Bichir, CC Castillo, and Katrina Lenk. Ozark Season 4 will premiere on Netflix in two parts, each seven-episodes long, and series star Jason Bateman is set to executive produce.
A series based on the 2007 young adult novel “The Mysterious Benedict Society” has moved from its original home on Hulu and will now premiere on Disney+ in 2021, Variety reports. “‘The Mysterious Benedict Society’ is a beautifully executed adaptation of the celebrated and beloved book series. It’s original, clever and fun for the whole family, which makes it the perfect fit for Disney+,” said Dana Walden, chairman of Entertainment for Walt Disney Television. “One of the great benefits to creators working with our company is that we have a platform that’s right for every series, and having seen the first few episodes of this show, there is no better home for it than Disney+.”
