Lucas Manfredi is a TV Business reporter at TheWrap, writing about the programming, executives and trends in the television and streaming industries. Prior to joining the TheWrap in November 2022, he spent four years at Fox Business as a production assistant and a reporter on its digital team. He has a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio production from Ithaca College and can be reached at lucas.manfredi@thewrap.com.
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Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell to Return for Nickelodeon’s ‘Good Burger 2’
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Fuzzy Door Productions President Says It’s OK to Say No and Champion Projects ‘You Can Win With’
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‘Willow’ Creator Jon Kasdan Says There’s Still Hope for Season 2 – Just Not for At Least a Year
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‘The Great British Bake Off’ Taps Alison Hammond to Replace Matt Lucas as Co-Host
Lucas exited the reality competition series in December after three years
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‘Phineas and Ferb’ Co-Creator Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh Joins Animated Series’ Revival
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