John Wayne Gacy’ Drops Trailer, First Look Photos

The new crime drama series, “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” has released its first full trailer.

The series about the notorious serial killer will premiere on Peacock with all eight episodes on Oct. 16th. It stars Michael Chernus (“Severance”), Gabriel Luna (“The Last of Us”), James Badge Dale (“Savant,” “1923”), Michael Angarano (“Oppenheimer”), Chris Sullivan (“This is Us”) and Marin Ireland (“The Irishman”). 

The series revolves around, according to its official description, “the heartbreaking stories of Gacy’s victims and the immense grief and trauma that their families endured. It also highlights the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices that allowed his crimes to go unnoticed for so long.”

Patrick Macmanus executive produces the series as well as Noah Oppenheim (“The Maze Runner,” “Jackie”), Sarah Bremner and Liz Cole (“John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise,” “The Thing About Pam”) for NBC News Studios, Ashley Michel Hoban (“Dr. Death,” “The Girl From Plainville”), Ahmadu Garba (Dr. Death,” “Halo”) and Kelly Funke for Littleton Road Productions.

Macmanus also directs alongside Larysa Kondracki, Ashley Michel Hoban, Maggie Kiley and Bille Woodruff.

Check out the first look images and official trailer of “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” below.

FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS

Prime Video has released first look images for its new thriller series, “Harlan Coben’s Lazarus,” premiering on Oct. 22 with all six episodes of the season.

Based on an original story idea and written by Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst, “Harlan Coben’s Lazarus” follows “Joel Lazarus (Sam Claflin), who returns home after his father, Dr. Jonathan Lazarus (Bill Nighy), dies by suicide and begins to have disturbing experiences that can’t be explained. He quickly becomes entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the mystery of his father’s death and his sister’s murder 25 years ago,” according to its synopsis.

Other cast members include Alexandra Roach as Jenna Lazarus, David Fynn as Seth McGovern, Karla Crome as Bella Catton and Kate Ashfield as Detective Alison Brown.

Coben and Brocklehurst also executive produce the series alongside Nicola Shindler (“Nolly,” “It’s A Sin”) and Richard Fee (“Fool Me Once,” “The Stranger”) for Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios and Sam Claflin. Wayne Che Yip (“Rings of Power,” “Utopia”) will direct episodes one and two and will also serve as executive producer. 

Additionally, Matt Strevens (“Doctor Who,” “Capital”) will produce. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Quay Street Productions in association with Final Twist Productions. 

Check out the first look images of “Harlan Coben’s Lazarus” below. 

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Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for “The Savant,” the new political thriller series starring and executive produced by Jessica Chastain.

The trailer shows Chastain’s character moving to a new home with her family and targeting extremists as an online sleuth. Based on the true story published in Andrea Stanley’s 2019 Cosmopolitan article “Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens?,” “The Savant” is about an unseen guardian protecting Americans from the country’s most violent conspirators.

Alongside Chastain, the series also stars Nnamdi Asomugha, Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley, Toussaint Francois Battiste, and guest stars Pablo Schreiber. Kelly Carmichael, Melissa James Gibson, Matthew Heineman, David Levine and Garrett Kemble join Chastain as executive producers.

The eight-part series will premiere its first two episodes globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, Sept. 26. Subsequent episodes will release every Friday thereafter through Nov. 9.

Watch the trailer here:

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Apple TV+ will release a new animated series, “The Sisters Grimm” on Friday, Oct. 3. Based on the bestselling fantasy adventure books of the same name by Michael Buckley, “The Sisters Grimm” follows two orphaned sisters living in a town full of fantastical figures good and bad, who they must navigate to protect themselves and uncover the secrets of their parents.

Developed by showrunner Amy Higgins of Disney’s “Star vs. the Forces of Evil,” “The Sisters Grimm” boasts a voice cast of Ariel Winter, Leah Newman, Laraine Newman, Abubakar Salim, Billy Harris and Harry Trevaldwyn.

Producer Erica Rothschild and studio Titmouse provide the animation for “The Sisters Grimm” and executive producers include Higgins, Buckley, Elliot Blake, Philip Alberstat, Steven Amato, Theresa Park, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Ben Kalina and Antonio Canobbio.

The series will run for six episodes and premiere globally on Apple TV+.

EXECUTIVE NEWS

Jessie Abbott has been named VP of Creative Affairs at A+E Studios, where she will report directly to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vice president of Creative Affairs.

Abbott joins A+E Studios after departing Kapital Entertainment, where she served as VP of current and development.

During her 10-year stint at the entertainment company, she oversaw shows such as “Black Cake” (Hulu), “Shining Vale” (STARZ), “Women of the Movement” (ABC), “Pivoting” (FOX), “A Million Little Things” (ABC), “The Unicorn” (CBS) and “Tell Me a Story” (CBS All Access).

Before becoming VP at Kapital Entertainment, she began her career as an assistant in the television literary department at The Gersh. 

“Jessie’s track record of championing distinctive voices and delivering compelling, high-quality programming speaks for itself,” Tana Jamieson, co-head and EVP, Creative Affairs, A+E Studios, said. “Her ability to nurture projects from inception to premiere, coupled with her deep industry relationships, will be an invaluable asset to our growing slate. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

CASTINGS

Camryn Manheim, Tyler Posey, Jamie Chung, Noah Reid, and Sara Canning have been announced as guest stars for Season 2 of “Murder in a Small Town,” set to premiere on Sept. 23 on Fox. 

Manheim will play Jocelyn Tait, who is described as “a working-class matriarch who has lived her life in the shadow of a family feud and comes to Gibsons for a ‘Romeo and Juliet’-style wedding.” Posey will play the role of Ryan, said to be “a former party boy turned holistic health aficionado.” Chung plays Lanni Soo, “a career-driven and straight-forward deputy prosecuting attorney general who approaches Alberg with an intriguing case.” Canning plays Mackenzie Rankin, “a woman who is organizing and planning a memorial gathering for the death of her younger sister.” Reid will reprise his role as Tommy Cummins, “the unassuming art teacher behind bars.”

“Murder in a Small Town” follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), who recently moved to the coastal town of Gibsons to be the new police chief. As Alberg learns that this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, he calls upon his skills to solve murders that continue to wash up on the town’s shore. While solving mysteries, Alberg’s deepening relationship with the town librarian Cassandra Lee (Kristin Kreuk) is challenged as her career and community involvement take her in new directions.

Season 2 will explore the town as Karl’s jurisdiction expands as he investigates crimes such as a body found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families, a double kidnapping, and dealing with a pop star who retreated to Gibsons for a quiet vacation, only to be followed by a stalker.

DEALS

Sports entertainment platform, DAZN, has acquired live rights to a wide range of U.S. college football and basketball content through a multi-year sublicensing agreement with ESPN. 

Fans across selected territories in Europe and the MENA region will be able to enjoy up to 25 college football games per week during the 2025 regular season exclusively on DAZN, including games from the SEC, ACC and Big 12.

“DAZN is committed to bringing the best possible entertainment experience and a comprehensive portfolio of thrilling U.S. college football and basketball content to fans in selected territories in Europe and MENA,” Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, said in a statement.

He continued, “Working with ESPN, this agreement allows DAZN to expand its global offering of premium North American sports properties, extending beyond NFL Game Pass and NHL.TV. It also means DAZN can broaden access to exciting U.S. sports content and support top-tier leagues in growing their international fanbases.” 

DAZN will also feature all college football playoffs and the National Championship, as well as the College Gameday pregame show every Saturday, along with all other major bowl games and a range of on-demand football content.

Additionally, DAZN will broadcast approximately 20 games per week across men’s and women’s basketball and 63 March Madness games across both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments, including the entirety of the Elite 8, Final 4 and National Championships.

The offer will be available to DAZN users in selected territories in Europe and MENA, free-to-view for a limited time.  

EVENTS

Pharrell Williams, Karol G, John Legend, Teddy Swims and more artists are set to perform live in Vatican City at St. Peter’s Square, which will stream live exclusively on Disney+, Hulu and ABC News Live beginning Sept. 13. 

The concert marks the closing of the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity and the celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year. The celebration will also be open to the public in Rome.

Co-directed by Williams and Andrea Bocelli, the event will also feature musical performances from Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, Maestro Andrea Bocelli, Clipse, Jelly Roll, Angélique Kidjo, international choristers and other musicians.

An aerial drone and light show by Nova Sky Stories, featuring imagery inspired by the Sistine Chapel, will also take place. Additionally, world leaders will share their reflections during the show.

ACQUISITIONS

COZI TV has acquired the digital broadcast rights for the family sitcom comedy series “George Lopez.”

“George Lopez” will debut on COZI TV with a special 16-hour Labor Day marathon on Sept. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. EST, beginning with the first episode of the six-season series. 

“‘Georgia Lopez’” embodies everything we value in comedy programming – relatable stories, unforgettable characters, and timeless humor – and the show continues to resonate with longtime audiences and new viewers alike,” Diane Petzke, VP of Programming and Partnerships, NBC Universal Local, said. “We are pleased to add this legendary series to COZI TV’s already fantastic lineup of hilarious sitcoms.” 

The sitcom is the latest addition to COZI TV’s comedy lineup. It will air from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. EST, and during afternoons from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

Created by Lopez, Bruce Helford and Robert Borden, the ensemble cast features Constance Marie, Masiela Lusha, Luis Armand Garcia, Valente Rodriguez and Belita Moreno.