What's Next in TV and Film?

The television and film landscape is constantly evolving, with new seasons, acquisitions, and studio launches shaping the industry. Recently, several announcements have been made that are set to impact the world of entertainment.

Firstly, fans of the hit BBC drama Doctor Foster can rejoice as the show is set to return for a third and final season. Suranne Jones will reprise her award-winning role as Gemma Foster, opposite Bertie Carvel as Simon and Tom Taylor as Tom. The five-part series will begin filming in and around Hertfordshire later this spring. According to a plot synopsis, Gemma is still a GP, but on the brink of a fresh start: She has met someone new and is getting married. However, as the wedding day draws closer, and friends and family gather, shadows from the past begin to re-emerge, threatening both her and those she loves.

In other news, HBO Max has acquired the Japanese period action drama "Song of the Samurai" from Studio the Seven, with a premiere set for May 9. The show is drawn from the long-running manga "Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem" by Umemura Shinya. This acquisition is part of HBO Max's efforts to expand its international content offerings.

Meanwhile, ITV Studios has launched Studio 55, a new label that will give brands and creators "unprecedented access" to its IP. The first project under this new banner will be an LGBTQ+ dating podcast called "It Started With a Kiss." Studio 55 will be led by Will Scougal, ITV Studios' newly appointed EVP of Brand & Commercial Partnerships and a former exec at Snapchat and X.

In addition, A Contracorriente Films has taken Spanish distribution rights to M. A. Romero’s thriller "Hour and Twenty" ahead of the film’s world premiere in the Málaga Festival’s official selection. A Contracorriente has also boarded international sales on the film.

However, not all news is positive. Tourette's campaigner John Davidson has spoken out about the BBC's handling of his involuntary racial slur during the BAFTA Film Awards. Davidson, whose dedication to helping those with Tourette syndrome was the subject of biopic "I Swear", said the broadcast of his interruption was preventable.

As the television and film industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these developments shape the landscape. With new seasons, acquisitions, and studio launches, there is no shortage of exciting content on the horizon.