‘Eragon’ TV Series Adaptation in Development at Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE)

Dylan Dreyer couldn't be more excited right now, as she took to social media to reveal that her beloved children's book, Misty the Cloud, was getting a sequel.MORE: Dylan Dreyer on baby number four with husband Brian FicheraThe proud Today star shared the exciting news with her almost 800k followers on Instagram alongside a picture of the new book, Misty the Cloud: Friends Through Rain or Shine.VIDEO: Dylan Dreyer’s video of mini-me son sparks overwhelming reactionShe shared a heartfelt message with the post, which touted her as a "New York Times bestselling author," as well, enthusiastically revealing: "Misty the Cloud has a sequel!! "I can't wait to introduce you to new characters like Raye, a sunbeam, as Misty and her friends learn about compromise, sharing, and dealing with good days, bad days, and everything in between!"RELATED: Dylan Dreyer's modest family home is surprisingly relatable – photos"And I couldn't tell her story without you learning about a new weather topic too! What do you get when you combine rain and sun? Find out soon," encouraging her followers to place their pre-orders soon.A post shared by Dylan Dreyer (@dylandreyernbc)Dylan announced the sequel to her children's bookShe was quickly encouraged with a slew of congratulatory messages, with one also writing: "So excited and happy for you," and another commenting: "I can't wait to read it."Dylan had shared earlier that the sequel will be released on 13 September, and while it could potentially keep her away from Today if she chooses to embark on book tours and the like, her fans couldn't be more thrilled.MORE: Dylan Dreyer celebrates first birthday as a mother-of-three in sweet tribute messageMORE: Dylan Dreyer's husband reveals how Hoda Kotb

That’s her man — and she wants the world to know! Rachael Kirkconnell clapped back at a sports announcer who incorrectly claimed that her boyfriend, Matt James, was “single” numerous times during a recent celebrity basketball tournament.

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton star alongside each other in the upcoming Apple TV+ series "Gutsy." The series follows the mother-daughter duo as they feature "gutsy" women who inspire them. The series shows the Clintons meeting female artists, activists and community leaders. Some of these women include Kim Kardashian, Glennon Doyle, Dr.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterEllen Pompeo is set to star in a limited series inspired by real events that has been ordered at Hulu, Variety has learned.In the untitled show, a Midwestern couple adopts what they believe is an 8-year-old girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, they slowly start to believe she may not be who she says she is. As they question her story, they’re confronted with hard questions of their own about the lengths they’re willing to go to defend themselves, falling into a battle that’s fought in the tabloids, the courtroom, and ultimately their marriage.Hulu has given the series an eight-episode order.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Netflix limited series “A Man in Full” has added six new cast members, Variety has learned.William Jackson Harper, Aml Ameen, Tom Pelphrey, Sarah Jones, Jon Michael Hill, and Chanté Adams have all joined the show opposite previously announced leads Jeff Daniels and Diane Lane. The series is based on the Tom Wolfe novel of the same name. Variety exclusively reported the show had received a straight-to-series order at the streamer in November 2021.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMY Entertainment has signed with Buchwald for representation, Variety has learned exclusively.The company was launched in 2000 by veteran production executive Michael Yudin. In that time, MYE has created programming for vast array of platforms including Discovery, A&E, National Geographic, BBC, Lifetime, MTV, Travel Channel, Investigation Discovery, Oxygen, Food Network, Animal Planet, TruTV and PBS.“Don Buchwald, is one of the most respected, talented, people in the entertainment business,” Yudin said.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFX has ordered a limited series exclusively for Hulu from Steven Knight with Elisabeth Moss set to star, Variety has learned.Titled “The Veil,” the show is described as a thriller that explores the surprising and fraught relationship between two women who play a deadly game of truth and lies on the road from Istanbul to Paris and London. One woman has a secret, the other a mission to reveal it before thousands of lives are lost.“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Steven Knight on ‘The Veil’ and thrilled to have Elisabeth Moss sign on for the lead role,” said Nick Grad, president of original programming at FX. “Steven’s scripts are riveting and no doubt will showcase Elisabeth’s exceptional talent.” Knight is writing and executive producing “The Veil,” with Moss executive producing under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCyndi Lauper has signed on for a recurring guest role in the upcoming Amazon series “The Horror of Dolores Roach,” Variety has learned exclusively.Lauper will appear in the show opposite previously announced lead Justina Machado as well as cast members Alejandro Hernandez, Kita Updike, K. Todd Freeman, Marc Maron, Jean Yoon, Judy Reyes, and Jeffery Self.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMichael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society and Amazon have brought on Gennifer Hutchison to serve as showrunner on the series “Victories Greater Than Death.”Variety has learned exclusively that Hutchison, in addition to showrunning, will also write and executive produce on the series, which is based on the Charlie Jane Anders novel of the same name.

Disney+ is developing a live-action television series adaptation of Eragon, based on Christopher Paolini’s popular YA book series The Inheritance Cycle. Eragon is the first book in the series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDiego Luna and Gael García Bernal are teaming to star in a Spanish-language limited series at Hulu produced by Searchlight Television.The pair will star in the drama series “La Maquina,” which hails from writer Marco Ramirez. It follows an aging boxer (García Bernal), whose crafty manager (Luna) secures him one last shot at a title. But to make it to fight night, they must navigate a mysterious underworld force.Both Luna and García Bernal will produce under their La Corriente del Golfo banner.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFox has given a straight-to-series order to the comedy “Animal Control,” Variety has confirmed.As the title suggests, the show is a single-camera workplace comedy about a group of animal control workers. It hails from writers and executive producers Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg, and Dan Sterling. Fisher and Greenberg previously were two of the co-creators of the Fox comedy series “The Moodys,” while Sterling has worked on Fox shows like “King of the Hill” and “The Last Man on Earth.” Fox Entertainment Studios will produce.Greenberg is repped by UTA and Greenberg Glusker LLP.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPedro Pascal and David Harbour at set to star together in the limited series “My Dentist’s Murder Trial” currently in development at HBO, Variety has learned.The series is inspired by the James Lasdun New Yorker article “My Dentist’s Murder Trial: Adultery, False Identities, and a Lethal Sedation.” The article told the true story of how Dr. Gilberto Nunez was indicted for the death of his friend, Thomas Kolman.Both Pascal and Harbour will executive produce in addition to starring.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterKate Winslet is set to lead her fourth HBO limited series, with the premium cabler ordering the drama “The Palace.”Winslet will star in the series, which tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of an authoritarian regime as it begins to unravel.Winslet will executive produce the series in addition to starring. Will Tracy created the show and will serve as executive producer and showrunner.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeacock has given a straight-to-series order to a gladiator drama series based on Daniel Mannix’s nonfiction book “Those About to Die.”Robert Rodat, the screenwriter behind films like “Saving Private Ryan” and “The Patriot,” will write and executive produce. Roland Emmerich is onboard to direct and executive produce.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Book lovers are in for a treat this year, with a jam-packed slate of upcoming movies and TV series based on best-selling books.Transport yourself to the underground silos of Hugh Hawley’s “Wool,” whose adaptation for Apple will star Tim Robbins and Recceca Ferguson; immerse yourself in the dense pages of Joyce Carol Oates’ “Blonde,” in eager anticipation of Anna De Armas’ transformation into the iconic Marilyn Monroe, and ready yourself for the truly wild, time traveling series from Brian K.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSarah Michelle Gellar has joined the cast of the “Wolf Pack” series at Paramount+.Gellar made a special appearance during the “Teen Wolf” panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday to announce the casting. She joins previously announced leads Armani Jackson, Bella Shepard, Chloe Rose Robertson and Tyler Lawrence GrayThe series is instead based on the book series of the same name by Canadian horror author Edo Van Belkom.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterKurt Russell and Wyatt Russell are the latest additions to the cast of Apple’s upcoming live-action series about Godzilla and the Titans.The father and son duo join previously announced cast members Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski in the show based on Legendary’s growing Monsterverse franchise.In the show, following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.Kurt is a legendary actor known for his roles in films like “Escape from New York” and “Escape from LA,” “The Thing,” “Big Trouble in Little China,” “Backdraft,” and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” He has also starred in the Quentin Tarantino films “Death Proof” and “The Hateful Eight” while he had a minor role in “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood.” He began his career as a child star in multiple television shows and Disney films like “The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.” He is repped by UTA.Wyatt is known for his starring role in the AMC series “Lodge 49” as well as for shows like “The Good Lord Bird” and “Under the Banner of Heaven.” He is also part of the MCU like his father, having starred in the series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” He has starred in films such as “Everybody Wants Some,” “22 Jump Street,” and “Overlord.”He is repped by UTA, Narrative, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.Chris Black and Matt Fraction co-created the series with both executive producing.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAtsuko Okatsuka has lined up her first comedy special, which will air on HBO and HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.The special will tape this fall. The news comes just over a month after Okatsuka was named one of Variety‘s 10 Comics to Watch. She is a writer, actor, and stand up comedian currently based in Los Angeles.”I’m so excited to work with HBO on what my family calls ‘an hour of you talking funny,'” Okatsuka said.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterShowtime’s upcoming limited drama series “Fellow Travelers” has added three new cast members.Jelani Alladin, Noah J. Ricketts, and Linus Roache have all been cast as series regulars in the show.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHugh Jackman has joined the voice cast of the upcoming Hulu adult animated comedy series “Koala Man,” Variety has learned.The series — which was ordered at Hulu in March 2021 — was created by Michael Cusack, who also voices the title character. The show follows Kevin (Cusack) and his not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto. Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting Daptonians.