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Daniel Craig to Star in New Limited Series and Other TV News

by RT Staff | June 2, 2016

This week in TV news, GLOW is back, Julie Andrews has a new children’s show, Daniel Craig hits the small screen, and more!

JENJI KOHAN BRINGING THE GORGEOUS LADIES OF WRESTLING TO NETFLIX

Netflix has greenlit G.L.O.W., Jenji Kohan’s 30-minute comedy about the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling who ruled the ring in the 1980s. Set in Los Angeles, the show promises to feature “Big hair and body slams.” For Kohan, who will executive produce, this is a continuation of her successful relationship with Netflix, which includes the critically-acclaimed Orange is the New Black.

MARVEL’S LEGION IS PICKED UP BY FX FOR A SEASON ORDER

LEGION - Pictured: Dan Stevens as David Haller. CR: Chris Large/FX

Last fall we reported news of an FX pilot going into production based on aspects of the X-Men universe. The network has now announced that the show, titled Legion, about a troubled youth played by Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) who is a diagnosed schizophrenic but discovers he may be more than just a human, has been picked up for a season order. The show is an FX Productions and Marvel Television co-production, and begins shooting this summer in Vancouver for an early 2017 premiere. Noah Hawley (Fargo) serves as executive producer.

SHOWTIME ORDERS LIMITED SERIES PURITY STARRING DANIEL CRAIG

BERLIN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 28: Actor Daniel Craig attends the German premiere of the new James Bond movie 'Spectre' at CineStar on October 28, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)

Showtime has announced the pick-up of the new limited series Purity, based on the novel of the same name from best-selling author Jonathan Franzen, and starring and executive produced by Daniel Craig. Craig has received international acclaim for his work on the stage, screen and television. He is best-known to audiences worldwide for his role as James Bond in the blockbuster franchise. Purity will be a 20-episode limited series set to air over the course of two years on Showtime. Production will begin in 2017.

JULIE ANDREWS CO-CREATES AND STARS IN NEW KIDS SERIES FOR NETFLIX

Two of television’s most beloved icons are making a comeback in early 2017 – Dame Julie Andrews and Jim Henson’s The Muppets will soon be gracing the silver ‘streaming’ screen in Netflix’s new series Julie’s Greenroom. The 13-episode, 30 minute series follows Ms. Julie and her assistant Gus as they teach the performing arts to a diverse group of kid puppets. The show will feature several high profile guest stars including Carol Burnett, Idina Menzel, and Tituss Burgess, amongst many others, who aid Ms. Julie in her creative endeavors. In a recent statement Andrews revealed, “This project represents the fulfillment of a long-held dream to educate children about the wonder of the arts…” We didn’t know it was our dream too until now. Can’t wait.