Friday, July 01, 2022

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland Hosting Peacock Revival; Apple TV+ Announces Family Comedy Series

Love Island USA

Peacock announced actress Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) as the Host of the streamer's highly anticipated adaptation of the global hit phenomenon, Love Island USA. Peacock's new season premieres July 19th with 6 episode drops per week. The first three seasons aired on CBS. Sarah Hyland, best known for her starring role as Haley Dunphy on Golden Globe and 5-consecutive Emmy-award winning hit ABC comedy series Modern Family, is a true triple threat. A Native New Yorker, Hyland has been working in film and television since she was four years old. She made her debut in Howard Stern's Private Parts, and at the age of eight landed the role of Molly in ABC's Annie. Other credits include: The Audrey Hepburn Story, Falcone, Geek Charming, Struck by Lightning, Scary Movie 5, Bonnie and Clyde: Dead and Alive and "XOXO." Additional guest appearances include: Touched by an Angel, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU and Lipstick Jungle. Hyland will also be starring in Peacock's highly-anticipated upcoming comedy series, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin this Fall (11/23). Hyland is represented by WME, Richard Konigsberg, The Lede Company and JSSK.


Best Foot Forward

Apple TV+ released the trailer for the new family comedy Best Foot Forward, premiering Friday, July 22. Based on the book Just Don't Fall by real-life paralympic athlete, author, motivational speaker and comedian Josh Sundquist, the live-action series follows 12-year-old Josh Dubin as he goes from homeschool to public school, eager to experience everything middle school has to offer! But along the way, Josh also faces a brand-new set of challenges, including how to get an entire school of kids to see past his prosthetic leg, and get to know him for who he is. With the support of his parents and the help of his best friends Kyle and Gabriella, Josh learns, laughs and grows, eager to come back every day for more.

The series was developed for television by Matt Fleckenstein (iCarly, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn), with the first four episodes directed and executive produced by Victor Nelli Jr. (The Wonder Years). From Apple Studios in association with Muse Entertainment, Best Foot Forward stars Logan Marmino, Stephen Schneider (Players), Joy Suprano (Fleishman Is In Trouble, Hightown), Peyton Jackson (American Refugee) and Trinity Jo-Li Bliss (Avatar: The Way of Water). Sundquist serves as an executive producer alongside Muse Entertainment's Joel S. Rice (Single All the Way) and Meghan Mathes Jacobs.

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Monday, March 30

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Things We Do for Love" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Marty meets Courtney’s intimidating father to ask for his blessing, but Clancy’s (Anthony Anderson) cryptic response sends Calvin and Tina digging for answers. Meanwhile, Gemma and Dave are stunned by Grover’s tattoo.

DMV - "Gilbert" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Colette and Gregg convince Vic to foster a dog and help him clean up his act to meet the dog rescuer Howie’s (Thomas Lennon) high standards. Meanwhile, Ceci tries to repay Barb by boosting Noa’s processing time, mainly by toning down his hotness.

St. Denis Medical - "Here a Righteous Woman Comes" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Joyce hosts a ribbon-cutting for the birthing center; Matt and Serena take on an awkward assignment; Ron tries to knock out a quick physical before his fishing trip.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The World Is Full of Beaks" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin tries to keep his personal life separate from the documentary, but Reggie doesn't make it easy for him; Monica helps Brina with her music career.

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