‘Lincoln Lawyer’ TV Adaptation Moves to Netflix With Series Order, ‘6 Underground’s’ Manuel Garcia-Rulfo to Star

The Ellen DeGeneres Show will air on Thursday, May 26th, and after 19 seasons, it’s sure to get emotional. Deadline reported Wednesday that a few of the more than 4,000 guests on the show will return in the months leading to the finale for a walk down memory lane. Included in the list is Michelle Obama, who has been on the show several times since 2010, and the former first lady even co-hosted the show back in 2016.

A drink-driving mother tried to blame her crime on 'separation anxiety' from her 12-month-old son after she was caught behind the wheel by police.

The Scottish SPCA is seeking a homes for a horde of adorable hamsters in the care of its Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Hamilton.

A former hairdresser who once raided a shop dressed in bin bags and crashed a car while five times the limit pleaded with a sheriff to allow her to fight “tooth and nail” to lead a sober life.

Most households can think of little else other than how to save money ahead of the upcoming energy price hikes next month with a new report from consumer group Which? Indicating that Scots will pay an estimated £21.13 extra every week in April on heating and eating costs.

With the Easter holidays just around the corner, our favourite destinations are relaxing Covid entry requirements and the need for PCRs.

Tottenham deserve a trophy of their own if Liverpool are victorious in claiming their second Premier League crown.With Manchester City having dropped points in their 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Monday, the Reds are firmly in the title race. Jurgen Klopp's men narrowed the gap to just one point at the top of the table by claiming a 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates.But Sky Sports pundit Clinton Morrison is of the opinion that Liverpool need to give gratitude to Spurs if they are able to get over the line.He said: "Liverpool have to thank Tottenham.

workout tips to followers so that they can achieve the same.However, Lesley - who admits she regularly attracts younger suitors - has stepped it up a notch with her new plan.She took to her Instagram page to tell fans about her new programme, which includes private Zoom sessions.The Aussie gran wrote: "Look what’s happening! I’ve put together a 12 Week Challenge including 4 x private Zoom sessions with me."PLUS an individualised training program to tone and shape YOUR body."Make this your year to get into the best shape of your life!"Lesley told fans to send her a direct message on her @lesleymaxwell.fitness account to get more details about the course.It doesn't come cheap though, as it will set you back $349 (£195) for the course.Fans seemed to be loving the idea of the course, with her post racking up hundreds of likes.One follower gushed: "You’re an inspiration with your healthy and strong look."I hope you do very well with your workout programme."Lesley has previously hit headlines as she revealed younger men finding her attractive.The gran admitted she's had guys as young as 18 hit on her as she says "age is just a number".Lesley has previously revealed that all her partners have been younger than her, including her ex-husband who she had a 13-year age gap with.Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Joe Otterson TV ReporterEthan Hawke has been cast in a leading role in the “Moon Knight” series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed with sources.The exact details of Hawke’s character are being kept under wraps, but he is reportedly set to play the show’s lead villain. Variety previously reported that Oscar Isaac is set to star in the series in the title role.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHBO Max has given out a series order to the drama based on the life of chef Julia Child.“Julia” is inspired by Child’s life and her long-running television series, “The French Chef,” which pioneered the now popular genre of cooking shows. Child will be played by Sarah Lancashire. The series also stars David Hyde Pierce, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, Bebe Neuwirth, Isabella Rossellini, and Jefferson Mays.“We are so happy to help bring the incomparable Julia Child back to the small screen, when we need her more than ever,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content for HBO Max.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterYvonne Orji is developing a semi-autobiographical comedy series at Disney Plus that boasts David Oyelowo and Oprah Winfrey among its executive producers, Variety has learned.Titled “First Gen,” the half-hour show is based on Orji’s personal experiences growing up as a Nigerian immigrant in America. As a child, she’s caught between trying to honor her parents and culture while simultaneously trying to assimilate to American life.Orji will write and executive produce the project, which will mark her first scripted series writing credit.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming “Lord of the Rings” series at Amazon has unveiled the show’s official synopsis.The epic series is described as follows:“Amazon Studios’ forthcoming series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe FX series “Redeemer,” which was to reunite “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto with Matthew McConaughey, is no longer moving ahead at the network.The move comes after McConaughey dropped out of the series, sources confirm to Variety. “Redeemer” was originally announced in January 2020 with a script-to-series order.

Matthew McConaughey starred in the film adaption of The Lincoln Lawyer in 2011, and a series version, via CBS, was scrapped amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year.Now another version of the series from David E. Kelley has found a new home at Netflix withManuel Garcia-Rulfo in the leading role of Mickey Haller.The 10-episode first season of The Lincoln Lawyer, based on Michael Connelly's novel series, will focus on the second book, The Brass Verdict.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Gotham PD series at HBO Max has found its new showrunner in Joe Barton, Variety has learned.Barton takes over as executive producer and showrunner on the untitled series from Terrence Winter, whose exit was reported in November. Barton previously created and wrote the BBC Two/Netflix drama series “Giri/Haji.” He also previously wrote the feature film “The Ritual.” Most recently he co-wrote the upcoming feature film “Invasion” starring Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer, which will be distributed by Amazon Studios. He is also set to write and executive produce the Netflix drama series “Half Bad,” based on the books by Sally Green.He is repped by ICM, Grandview, and Independent Talent Group.

The Lincoln Lawyer has found a new home on Netflix!

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has given a series order to The Lincoln Lawyer, a drama based on Michael Connelly’s series of bestselling novels, from The Practice and Big Little Lies creator David E. Kelley and A+E Studios.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe potential “Arrow” spinoff about the Canaries is officially dead at CW, Variety has learned.Plans for the show were first announced in September 2019, six months after it was announced that “Arrow” would end after its eighth season. A backdoor pilot aired in January 2020 as part of “Arrow” Season 8, titled “Green Arrow & The Canaries.” The episode took place two decades after the end of the original show and starred Katherine McNamara as Mia Smoak, Katie Cassidy as Laurel Lance, and Juliana Harkavy as Dinah Drake.Cassidy began with “Arrow” in the show’s pilot, though she was killed off in Season 4 before returned in Season 6.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “Lords of Dogtown” series is in the works at IMDB TV, Variety has learned.The one-hour drama is set in the 1970s skateboarding scene in southern California and centers on a hell-raising teenage girl growing up in the foster care system. She falls in with a crowd of skaters who idolize the famed Zephyr Skateboard Team.Kat Candler is attache to write and executive produce the project.

EXCLUSIVE: Ben Radcliffe (Pandora) is set for a recurring role opposite Sienna Miller and Michelle Dockery in Anatomy of a Scandal, Netflix’s six-part anthology series based on Sarah Vaughan’s bestselling novel, from Big Little Lies creator David E Kelley, former House of Cards showrunner Melissa James Gibson, Liza Chasin’s 3dot Productions and Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Bridgerton” enjoyed a royal welcome upon its debut on Netflix.According to the streaming giant, the Shondaland series is projected to have reached 63 million households since it debuted on Christmas Day. That makes it the fifth largest Netflix original series launch of all time.