Tess joined TheWrap as the company’s first reporting fellow in 2024. Tess is from Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Southern California, graduating with degrees in theatre and journalism. She also served as the executive editor for Annenberg Media, closely overseeing coverage of campus protests amidst the Israel-Hamas War.
Experience:
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NBC Orders Crime Drama Pilots From Dick Wolf, Joey Falco
The network is bringing back pilot season with six projects in consideration across comedy and drama
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‘Fire Country’ Showrunner to Exit at the End of Season 4
Tia Napolitano will pivot to focus on the development of other projects
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French Production Company Mediawan in Talks to Acquire Peter Chernin’s North Road
The merger would value North Road at $700 million
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NBC Orders Private Eye Comedy Pilot From ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Team
Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici’s untitled project would be a workplace sitcom set in the world of L.A. private detectives
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Alan Cumming Signs With UTA
The multi-hyphenate talent hosts Peacock’s “The Traitors” and will soon be featured in Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday”
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‘Baywatch’ Reboot Sets Open Casting Call in LA
“We’re excited to discover fresh faces with authentic SoCal energy,” Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network, says
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‘The Pitt’ Showrunner R. Scott Gemmill Signs With UTA
New episodes of his Emmy and Golden Globe-winning medical drama are available on HBO Max
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‘God of War’ Live-Action Series Casts Its Kratos
The Prime Video series will see Ryan Hurst in the role, the actor who won a BAFTA Award for his performance as Thor in Playstation’s “God of War Ragnarök” video game
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‘The Rookie’ Moves to a New Release Night Starting in February
ABC also set a March premiere for “RJ Decker,” starring Scott Speedman
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‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Song Covers Include a Club Anthem and a Nostalgic ’90s Throwback
Season 4 follows the second eldest Bridgerton on a Cinderella-inspired love story
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Gen Z Media Company NowThis Acquires ‘Salary Transparent Street’ Digital Franchise | Exclusive
“I started ‘Salary Transparent Street’ to fix a broken system and make conversations about money feel human, accessible and honest,” host Hannah Williams says
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Versant Completes Acquisition of FAST Channel Provider Free TV Networks
The previously announced deal expands the company’s reach past traditional pay-television
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Timothy Busfield Turns Himself Over to Police, Denies Child Sex Abuse Charges: ‘They’re All Lies’
Last week a warrant for his arrest was issued in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Banijay Entertainment Expands Zachary Klein’s COO Role to Oversee Bunim/Murray Productions, 51 Minds
The executive has served as chief operating officer for 51 Minds Entertainment since 2023
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Apple TV Boasts New Record for Monthly Engagement With 36% Increase in Viewership
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, promises “innovation and intelligent enhancements” in 2026
