Netflix has given a series order to “Brand New Cherry Flavor,” an eight-episode horror-thriller with Rosa Salazar tapped as the lead, a Netflix representative told TheWrap.
Eric Lange (“Escape at Dannemora”), Catherine Keener (“Kidding”), Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place”) and Jeff Ward (Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) have also been cast in the series, based on the horror novel by Todd Grimson, published in 2011 by Schaffner Press.
Netflix describes “Brand New Cherry Flavor” as telling the story of Lisa Nova (Salazar), an aspiring film director in the sun-drenched but seamy world of 1990 Los Angeles who embarks on a mind-altering journey — from the streets of Beverly Hills to the forests of Brazil — of supernatural revenge.
Nick Antosca (“The Act,” “Channel Zero”) and Lenore Zion (“Billions,” “Channel Zero”) are writing the series, which is produced by Netflix and UCP. Antosca, who is under an overall deal with UCP, will serve as executive producer via his Eat the Cat banner, as will Zion. Another “Channel Zero” alum, Arkasha Stevenson, will direct the first episode.
Salazar’s other recent roles include Netflix’s “Birdbox” and alongside Maggie Gyllenhaal in “The Kindergarten Teacher.” She also recently starred as the title character in “Alita: Battle Angel” and in the series “Undone.”
2019 Holiday TV Specials: 25 Programs Sure to Make Your Days Merry and Bright (Photos)
With Thanksgiving just one day away, you are now officially allowed to start listening to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (if you haven't been since Nov. 1, that is), baking cookies, shopping for presents and -- most importantly -- tuning into those holiday TV specials you look forward to throughout the less festive times of the year. TheWrap has rounded up all the new ones (and just a couple fan-favorite rebroadcasts) you can't miss this season. Click through our gallery to check out the list of 2019's holiday-themed TV givings.
In this dark comedy miniseries, "a struggling LA musician tries to win over his new girlfriend's gruff dad and quirky, tight-knit siblings on a 10-day Christmas visit to Philadelphia." It stars Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Brent Morin, Ashley Tisdale, Hayes MacArthur, Adam Rose, and Siobhan Murphy.
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Program: "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration" Net: ABC Date: Nov. 28 Time: 8 p.m.
Program: "A Home for the Holidays With Idina Menzel" Net: CBS Date: Dec. 22 Time: 9 p.m.
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Program: "Kids Say the Darndest Things" holiday edition Net: ABC Date: Dec. 22 Time: 8 p.m.
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Program: "A Christmas Story Live!"* Net: Fox Date: Dec. 24 Time: 8 p.m.
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Program: "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" Net: ABC Date: Dec. 25 Time: 10 a.m.
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There’s something for everyone (naughty and nice) on this list — and yes, we checked it twice
With Thanksgiving just one day away, you are now officially allowed to start listening to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (if you haven't been since Nov. 1, that is), baking cookies, shopping for presents and -- most importantly -- tuning into those holiday TV specials you look forward to throughout the less festive times of the year. TheWrap has rounded up all the new ones (and just a couple fan-favorite rebroadcasts) you can't miss this season. Click through our gallery to check out the list of 2019's holiday-themed TV givings.