Doctor Who’s New Showrunner Gig Has a Surprising Face Wanting to Join

Doctor Who

Babylon 5‘s J. Michael Straczynski revealed he’s currently made ‘contact’ with the BBC about taking over from Chris Chibnall as showrunner of Doctor Who. 

The Walking Dead: World Beyond

According to Deadline, Anna Khaja has joined the cast of The Walking Dead: World Beyond’s second season as Indira, “an intelligent, artistic leader and mother who will do whatever it takes to protect her family and her people from harm.”

Day of the Dead

There’s a new poster for Syfy’s Day of the Dead TV series, showcasing a zombie flipping its audience the bird and revealing an October 15 premiere date.

Just Beyond

Bloody-Disgusting has photos from R.L.Stine and Marc Webb’s new Disney+ series, Just Beyond. More at the link.

Stargirl

“Ominous weather conditions” herald Eclipso in the synopsis for “Summer School: Chapter Five.”

STORMY WEATHER OVER BLUE VALLEY — As Pat (Luke Wilson) and Courtney (Brec Bassinger) clash over their next steps in their search for Eclipso, ominous weather conditions in Blue Valley hint that he may be near. Meanwhile, Cindy’s (Meg DeLacy) plan to recruit another student takes an unexpected turn, and Cameron (Hunter Sansone) opens up to Courtney. Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Cameron Gellman, Anjelika Washington and Trae Romano also star. Sheelin Choksey directed the episode written by Steve Harper (#205). Original airdate 9/7/2021. Every episode of DC’S STARGIRL will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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Riverdale

Josie returns to Riverdale in the synopsis for “Return of the Pussycats.”

ROBIN GIVENS DIRECTS THE EPSIODE – After going MIA during the middle of her world tour, mega-star Josie McCoy (guest star Ashleigh Murray) returns to Riverdale unexpectedly. But it’s not until she reunites with her former bandmates Valerie (guest star Hayley Law) and Melody (guest star Asha Bromfield), that she opens up about the real reason why she’s back. Elsewhere, Veronica (Camila Mendes) gets creative after a surprise visit from her old friend Alexandra Cabot (guest star Camille Hyde). Finally, Toni (Vanessa Morgan) steps in to help Tabitha (Erinn Westbrook) and Veronica land a deal. KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, Madelaine Petsch, Mark Consuelos, Casey Cott and Drew Ray Tanner also star. Robin Givens directed the episode written by Ariana Jackson & Evan Kyle (#515). Original airdate 9/8/2021.

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The Outpost

Talon receives an “ominous vision” in the synopsis for “The Price of Immortality” airing September 9.

SEARCH AND DESTORY – Talon (Jessica Green) and Zed (Reece Ritchie) see ominous visions beneath the Outpost. Garret (Jake Stormoen) tests his relationship with Talon. Janzo (Anand Desai-Barochia) solves the riddle of an old relic. The episode was written by Justin Partridge and directed by Igor Ŝunter (#3B09). Original airdate 9/9/2021.

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Titans

The Scarecrow hires Lady Vic as his personal bodyguard in the synopsis for the fifth episode of Titans’ third season.

Crane enlists the help of lethal assassin Lady Vic, who has a troubled history with Dick and Barbara. Meanwhile, Kory and Gar bring Blackfire back to Wayne Manor.

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Legends of Tomorrow

Finally, the Legends travel to 1920’s Texas in the trailer for next week’s episode — “There Will Be Brood.”

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