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.
Experience:
Resides In:
New York, NY
Education:
Lucas received a Bachelor of Science degree in Television-Radio from Ithaca College
-
‘Secret Invasion’ Star Ben Mendelsohn Says the Marvel Series Is ‘No Different Than a Film’
“It doesn’t feel like a TV show because really what it feels we’ve made is three or four films back to back to back,” the actor tells TheWrap
-
CMA Fest Celebrates 50 Years With Hulu Documentary (Exclusive)
“CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair” premieres July 5 and features commentary from Dolly Parton, Keith Urban and Kelsea Ballerini
-
‘American Gladiators’ Stars Open Up About Show’s Triumphs, Turmoil and the Price of Fame in Netflix Docuseries Trailer (Exclusive Video)
“Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators” premieres June 28
-
Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick Among 46th Kennedy Center Honors Recipients
The ceremony, which will air on Dec. 3, will also recognize Bee Gees member Barry Gibb and singer Renée Fleming
-
The Unscripted Tonys Were a Win for CBS and Broadway | Analysis
The Great White Way’s biggest commercial brought the theater industry much-needed revenue after clinching a deal with the striking Writers Guild of America
Available to WrapPRO members
TV
Available to WrapPRO members
-
David Zaslav Calls Meeting With Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Paul Thomas Anderson After TCM Layoffs
The Warner Bros. Discovery CEO spoke with the filmmakers on Wednesday after backlash to the changes at the movie channel
-
The Most Anticipated TV Shows of Summer 2023
From returning highlights like FX and Hulu’s “The Bear” and Netflix’s “Black Mirror” to new releases like HBO’s “The Idol” and “Secret Invasion” on Disney+
-
Warner Bros. Discovery in Talks to License HBO Content to Netflix
Issa Rae’s acclaimed dramedy “Insecure” is among shows that might end up on the rival streamer
-
‘Secret Invasion’ Director Says Episode 1’s Massive Crowd Scene Was ‘Simpler’ Than Show’s Intimate Scenes (Video)
“My job becomes shepherding the brand and blowing the doors off the brand at the same time,” Alim Selim tells TheWrap of the new Marvel Disney+ series
-
‘1883’ Draws 3.8 Million Viewers in Paramount Network Premiere
Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” prequel was the biggest scripted series bow on cable news in three years
Available to WrapPRO members
Business
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Top TCM Executives Out Amid Warner Bros. Networks Group Layoffs (Exclusive)
Individuals with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap that additional cuts in the network’s PR department are forthcoming
-
Dan Stevens to Replace Justin Roiland in ‘Solar Opposites’ – Hear the New Voice of Korvo (Video)
The animated comedy’s fourth season will premiere August 14 on Hulu
-
Hispanics Account for 10% of Lead Actors Across Top 50 TV Shows | Analysis
Netflix’s “Beef” and “Sweet Tooth,” Starz’s “BMF,” ABC’s “Not Dead Yet,” and FX’s “Snowfall,” are among the most diverse shows, according to Samba TV
-
NewsNation Sets Live Town Hall with Democratic Challenger Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The event, which will air on June 28 from 9-10:30 p.m. ET, marks the presidential candidate’s first town hall with a national news network
-
United Talent Agency Buys Executive Search Consulting Firm James & Co.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed
