“Industry” Season 3 is set to premiere on August 11 on HBO, and will be available to stream on Max.
The official synopsis of Season 3 reads: “As Pierpoint looks to the future and takes a big bet on ethical investing, Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Robert (Harry Lawtey), and Eric (Ken Leung) find themselves front and center in the splashy IPO of Lumi, a green tech energy company led by Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington), in a story that runs all the way to the very top of finance, media, and government. Since leaving Pierpoint, Harper (Myha’la) is eager to get back into the addictive thrill of finance and finds an unlikely partner in FutureDawn portfolio manager Petra Koenig (Sarah Goldberg).”
“Industry” is created, written and executive produced by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay. Jane Tranter, Kate Crowther, Ryan Rasmussen and Rebecca Ferguson also serve as executive producers.
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New additions to the eight-episode third season include “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington, Sarah Goldberg, Miriam Petche, Andrew Havill, Roger Barclay, Fady Elsayed and Fiona Button.
In other TV roundup news:
FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS
Peaco*ck has announced Season 3 of “Bel-Air” will premiere Aug. 15 with a three-episode launch.
Per an official logline: “In season three, school’s out for the summer, and Will (Jabari Banks) is doing Bel-Air his way. Being a part of the Banks family has given him a new perspective – it isn’t just about wealth, it means that Will now has options to lean into other things that excite him and has the privilege to dream bigger.”
Carla Banks Waddles serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer with Morgan Cooper, Will Smith, Terence Carter, James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Benny Medina, Quincy Jones, Andy & Susan Borowitz, Janeika James, Jasheika James and Andy Reaser.
See some first look images for season three below.
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Dropout has released the trailer for “Make Some Noise” Season 3, which premieres June 24 on the Dropout website.
The improv challenge show sees guest contestants competing in a series of improv challenges to win the Golden Ear Trophy. Confirmed to appear in season three are comedians Ben Schwartz, Pete Holmes and Rachel Bloom. Additional participants for the new season include Josh Ruben, Zac Oyama, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Caitlin Reilly, Anna Garcia, Echo Kellum and Paul F. Tompkins.
Watch the trailer below.
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HBO has released the trailer for the three-episode docuseries “Ren Faire.” The first episode is set to premiere on Max on June 2, and the next two episodes will drop on June 9.
According to the logline: “[Ren Faire] invites you behind the curtain of the famed Texas festival to reveal a tense and comical succession drama. Featuring individuals self-styled as Shakespearean characters, the series details an epic power struggle between an actor, a former elephant trainer, and a kettle-corn kingpin, all vying to claim George’s throne.”
“Ren Faire” is directed and produced by Lance Oppenheim, executive produced by Elara Pictures and co-created by Oppenheim and David Gauvey Herbert. The cast ensemble includes Jeffrey Baldwin, George Coulam, Darla Smith, Brandi Baldwin and Lauren Croft.
Watch the trailer below.
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Prime Video has released the trailer for its new fantasy romance series “My Lady Jane,” inspired by Cynthia Hand’s novel. All eight episodes will premiere worldwide June 27.
Per an official logline: “‘My Lady Jane’ is a radical retelling of English royal history, in which King Henry VIII’s son Edward does not die of tuberculosis, Lady Jane Grey (Emily Bader) is not beheaded and neither is her rascal of a husband Guildford (Edward Bluemel). At the center of this swashbuckling new series is the brilliant and headstrong Jane, who is shocked to be crowned queen overnight and finds herself the target of nefarious villains coming for the crown.”
Creator Gemma Burgess and Meredith Glynn are co-showrunners and executive produce with Laurie MacDonald and Sarah Bradshaw. Jamie Babbit directs five of the eight episodes and serves as producing director and executive producer.
Watch the trailer below.
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HBO has released the trailer for the six-episode comedy series “Fantasmas.” The first episode is set to debut on Max on June 7, and the remaining episodes will drop weekly afterward.
The show is created, directed by and stars Julio Torres. The official logline reads: “Torres spins a fantastical six-part tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. A kaleidoscope of color and surrealism, ‘Fantasmas’ weaves together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose, and connection in an increasingly isolating world.”
Other members of the cast include Martine Gutierrez, Tomas Matos, Joe Rumrill, along with special appearances from Steve Buscemi, Paul Dano, Julia Fox, Alexa Demie, Emma Stone, Aidy Bryant, Bowen Yang, Kim Petras and Ziwe.
“Fantasmas” is executive produced by Torres, Stone, Dave McCary, Alex Bach, Daniel Powell, Olivia Gerke and Ali Herting.
Watch the trailer below.
DATES
Andscape, the Black content studio from Disney and ESPN, has announced the new documentary “Breakin’ On the One.” The story about break dancers is set to premiere on Hulu on June 24, ahead of the Summer Olympics.
The logline reads: “In 1981, a breaking battle between the Rocksteady Crew and the Dynamic Rockers in New York City sparked a movement that grew from its devastated borough origins to influence the highest ranks of sports and entertainment.”
“Breakin’ On the One” is directed by JamsBash and executive produced by Jason Aidoo, Dwayne Bray, Heather Anderson, Marsha Cooke, Brian Lockhart and Burke Magnus.
“We are incredibly stoked to help tell the story of these amazing dancers. Kids from Black and brown communities in New York created a unique art form that’s now an Olympic Sport. We love that a small part of that origin is now being celebrated on film,” said JamsBash in a statement. “Collaborating with Andscape to bring this documentary to audiences was a no-brainer, we can’t wait to share this little bit of the culture with the world.”
PROGRAMMING
The NHL and nonprofit Petco Love have unveiled the first-ever “Stanley Pup,” which will be broadcast in the U.S. on NHL Network and ESPN+ June 7 at 8 p.m. ET. Much like the famous “Puppy Bowl,” the “Stanley Pup” is a friendly competition and showcase of canine cuteness, featuring 16 puppies representing the Stanley Cup Playoff teams. Many of the pups will be available for adoption from a shelter or rescue group in the city they represent.
“We are honored that the NHL will spotlight these all-star pups,” said Petco Love president Susanne Kogut. “Everyone can be a champion in the life of a pet. When you adopt a pet from your local shelter, everyone wins!”
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Fabel Entertainment and No Fat Ego Productions have unveiled their plans to produce a new scripted series based on the Adidas family. Both companies have also partnered with AD Legacy, a company set up by the family of Adidas founder Adi Dassler, to help accurately depict the story.
“Adapting the Adidas saga for screens is a dream for any producer. It has everything we look for in a series – heart, tension, high stakes, and of course, great characters,” said Henrik Bastin, CEO of Fabel Entertainment. “Teaming up with Niels Juul and No Fat Ego was a no-brainer, and we can’t wait to bring this story to life with them.”
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NewsNation has unveiled its plans to expand its news coverage to 24 hours per day, seven days a week beginning June 1.
“We are immensely proud to announce that NewsNation is now a 24/7 cable news network,” said Sean Compton, president of Nexstar’s networks division. “This milestone marks the culmination of our efforts to continue expanding and growing the network since launching it in 2020. It reaffirms our commitment to delivering unbiased news coverage, a mission that resonates deeply with our viewers, fostering their trust in the brand, and strengthening their loyalty to NewsNation.”
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The CW Network and CBC have renewed the procedural crime comedy “Wild Cards” for a 13-episode second season, which debuts in the U.S. and Canada in 2025.
“We are thrilled to order a second season of The CW’s breakout series ‘Wild Cards’,” said Liz Wise Lyall, head of scripted programming at CW. “’Wild Cards’ has clearly captured the imagination of our viewers thanks to exhilarating storytelling and the crackling chemistry between Vanessa and Giacomo. We are confident ‘Wild Cards’ is the kind of smart and sexy blue-sky drama that could continually build its audience for years.”
