Casting News - LaChanze, Richard Schiff, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Joe Morton Join "The Best of Us"; Plus 2 More Updates!

Casting News - September 18, 2026

HBO's The Trial of Louise Woodward; Netflix's A Hundred Percent; and Paramount+'s The Best of Us.

Netflix Orders New Family Drama "Ladies of the House" Created by Sheryl J. Anderson

Netflix has today given a series order to the original drama series Ladies of the House created by Sheryl J. Anderson. The drama will reunite some of the creative team behind the streamer's Sweet Magnolias, which was cancelled today after five seasons.

Netflix Cancels "Sweet Magnolias" After 5 Seasons

Netflix has today decided to cancel its original drama series Sweet Magnolias after five seasons. The drama wrapped its 50-episode run on June 11, 2026.

Drama "The Spread" Starring Javier Bardem Lands Series Order at HBO

HBO has today given a series order to the original drama series The Spread starring Academy Award winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Cape Fear). An episode count and premiere date window were not immediately announced.

Hulu Picks Up Limited Series "Heatwave" Created by Anna Symon

Hulu has today given a series order to the original limited series Heatwave created by Anna Symon (Joan, The Essex Serpent). An episode count and premiere date window were not immediately announced.