The Latino actor has been cast in a recurring role on Hulu’s original drama series The Path for Season 3.
The Path, from Universal Cable Productions and Jason Katims’ True Jack Prods, was created by Jessica Goldberg.
The series examines a family at the center of a controversial movement struggling with relationships, marriage and power, with each episode taking an in-depth look at what it means to choose between the life we live and the life we want.
Hernandez will play Dr. Costa, a sexy South American ocular cancer doctor, a devout follower of Lilith’s (Sarita Choudhury) who gives her medical counsel.
Hernandez is known for his role as inept medical examiner Dr. Guerra from the first season ofGotham. He most recently guest-starred on Blue Bloodsand The Blacklist.
The 52-year-old Puerto Rican actress has been cast in a lead role in NBC’s drama pilot Drama High, from Friday Night Lightsexecutive producer/showrunner Jason Katimsand Jeffrey Seller, producer of the smash Broadway hit Hamilton.
Written by Katims, Drama High was inspired by the story of ground-breaking high school drama teacher Lou Volpe as chronicled in the book Drama High, written by one of Volpe’s students, Michael Sokolove.
The hourlong project revolves around an extraordinary working-class high school drama department and the incredible students who come alive under a passionate teacher and family man whose dedication to the program galvanizes the entire town.
Perez plays Tracey, the high energy with a no-holds-barred mouth current Drama School teacher and a former high school theater person who is finding someone else with passion and vision can still inspire her.
The 16-year-old part-Puerto Rican actress/singer and Moana standout has landed a lead role in NBC’s drama pilot Drama High, from Friday Night Lights executive producer/showrunner Jason Katims and Jeffrey Seller, producer of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash Broadway musical Hamilton.
Written by Katims, Drama High was inspired by the story of ground-breaking high school drama teacher LouVolpe as chronicled in the book Drama High, written by one of Volpe’s students, Michael Sokolove.
The hourlong project revolves around an extraordinary working-class high school drama department and the incredible students who come alive under a passionate teacher and family man whose dedication to the program galvanizes the entire town.
In her television debut, Cravalho will play one of the students, Lilette, in the project.
The Paley Centerfor Media’s 10th PaleyFest Fall TV Previews lineup has been revealed, with the 31-year-old half-Cuban American actress among this year’s panelists.
The weeklong event will take place September 8 to 13 in Los Angeles, and offer screenings and panels for major new fall series, including CBS’ Pure Genius, starring Annabele.
CBS will screen its highly anticipated medical drama, which was created by Jason Katims and stars Dermot Mulroney, on Monday, September 12 at 7:00 pm. Afterwards, the network will host a special panel discussion with the show’s cast members and executive producers.
“PaleyFest Fall TV Previewsoffers TV enthusiasts a chance to view highly anticipated fall programs through premiere screenings and exclusive conversations with TV’s most-talked about stars and creators,” said Maureen J. Reidy, president and CEO of the Paley Center for Media. “The Paley Center’s public programs allow fans access to never-before-seen content in an intimate and exciting way, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to present our tenth annual line-up.”
For those unable to get out to Beverly Hills, the Paley Center in New York will have free screenings on September 10 and 11, and official media sponsor Hulu will be putting up clips and recorded versions of the panels later in the month.
Here’s a look at the schedule:
Monday, September 12 – CBS 6:00 p.m. Doors Open / Reception begins (food & drinks included) 7:00 p.m. Screening of “Pure Genius” 7:45 p.m. “Pure Genius” panel featuring:
Dermot Mulroney, “Dr. Walter Wallace”
Augustus Prew, “James Bell”
Odette Annable, “Zoe”
Reshma Shetty, “Dr. Talaikha Channarayapatra”
Aaron Jennings, “Dr. Malik Water”
Ward Horton, “Dr. Scott Strauss”
Brenda Song, “Angie”
Jason Katims, Executive Producer
Michelle Lee, Executive Producer
The Daily Show’s Al Madrigal will star in the television adaptation of a popular Hugh Grant film.
The 41-year-old Latino actor/comedian has landed a role in About a Boy, the NBC television pilot based on the Nick Hornby’s novel of the same name.
Directed by Jon Favreau and written by Jason Katims, the projectfollows the relationship between Will (portrayed by David Walton), a bachelor man-child, and the young boy who moves in next door with his kooky single mother Fiona (Minnie Driver).
He’s currently a correspondent on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart and has standup specialWhy is the Rabbit Crying premiering on Comedy Central in April.
His acting credits include Free Agents, Gary Unmarried, Welcome to the Captain and Wizards of Waverly Place.
Anjelah N. Johnson is about (a boy) to start work on her next project…
The 30-year-old half-Mexican American actress and stand-up comedian has landed a role in NBC’s pilot About a Boy, which is based on Nick Hornby’s novel of the same name, as well as the 2002 Hugh Grant film it inspired.
The pilot – written by Jason Katimsand directed by Revolution’sJon Favreau – centers onWill (portrayed by David Walton), a bachelor man-child going through a revolving door of women, and the young boy who moves in next door with his quirky single mom, Fiona (portrayed by Minnie Driver).
Johnson has been cast as Laurie, the well-meaning but often overbearing wife of Will’s best friend and a mother of three frustrated by Will’s childishness.
She, who previously co-starred in the 2011 NBC comedy pilot My Life is an Experiment, gained acclaim for portraying one of the most notable characters from Fox’s sketch comedy series MADtv, rude fast food employee Bon Qui Qui. Johnson’s other credits include a guest-starring role on Ugly Betty and appearances in the films Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Our Family Wedding.
