Fox has tapped WWE superstar John Cena to host its new military-inspired competition show, "American Grit." Four American heroes, representing the top branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, will join Cena as mentors.
The 10-episode series will split 16 of the country's toughest men and women into four teams to face military-grade and survival-themed challenges together for one to win $1 million. The first team to complete the challenges saves them from elimination.
"The U.S Military is the epitome of resolve and dedication, which is why I am so excited to be a part of 'American Grit,'" Cena said in a statement. "This show will not only be a challenging and fierce competition, but it will give viewers a glimpse into the perseverance and training of the men and women of the Armed Forces."
Their mentors, known as "The Cadre," include Rorke Denver, Noah Galloway, Tawanda "Tee" Hanible and Nick "The Reaper" Irving. "American Grit" will premiere in 2016.
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ABC Family Orders Horror Series from "Once Upon a Time" Creators
ABC Family has ordered a horror-themed summer camp series from "Once Upon a Time" creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. "Dead of Summer" will premiere in 2016 under the channel's new name, Freeform.
ABC Family's show description follows:
"Set in the late 1980s, school is out for the summer, and a sun-drenched season of firsts beckons the counselors at Camp Clearwater, a seemingly idyllic Midwestern summer camp, including first loves, first kisses - and first kills. Clearwater's dark, ancient mythology awakens, and what was supposed to be a summer of fun soon turns into one of unforgettable scares and evil at every turn."
NBC Previews "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors"
NBC released its first looks at the upcoming "Coat of Many Colors," based on a true story from Dolly Parton's life. The two-hour TV movie will air on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 9 p.m.
Check out a preview clip and the first promo below:
Syfy Greenlights New Anthology Series "Channel Zero"
Syfy has greenlit a new limited anthology series, "Channel Zero," from Nick Antosca and Max Landis. The cable network ordered two self-contained seasons, six episodes each, to premiere in Fall 2016 and Fall 2017.
The first installment, called "Candle Cove," centers on "one man's obsessive recollections of a mysterious children's television program from the 1980s - and his ever-growing suspicions about the role it might have played in a series of nightmarish and deadly events from his childhood."
FX Developing Limited Series Based on Kurt Vonnegut's "Cat's Cradle"
FX is developing a limited series based on Kurt Vonnegut's novel, "Cat's Cradle," produced by "Fargo" creator Noah Hawley, according to Deadline. The American author's 1963 novel satirizes the arms race and explores issues of science, technology and religion.
Casting News:
THE MUPPETS: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl will guest star in the upcoming episode, "Up Late with Miss Piggy," according to Variety. Gordon-Levitt will hook up with Scooter, Pepe and the gang for poker night, and Dave Grohl will challenge Animal to a drum-off.
AQUARIUS: Omar J. Dorsey ("Ray Donovan") will join the NBC drama in season two, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He will play Ralph Church, "a smart, powerful and intimidating ex-convict who towers over Charles Manson (Gethin Anthony). A man with a plan, Ralph has a powerful hold over Manson and is convinced he can make him do almost anything."
THE GRINDER: The Fox comedy will welcome "The Sopranos" alum Tony Sirico to guest star on the show within a show that starred Rob Lowe's Dean Sanderson as Mitch Grinder, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Sirico will play Sebastian Cole, "Mitch's brusque, intimidating client who is facing the death penalty for a murder and is itching to prove his innocence." The episode will air in January.
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