Entertainment Industry Deals and Developments: August 12, 2026

On August 12, 2026, several significant entertainment deals and developments were announced. Alia Shawkat revealed she is actively working to bring the early 2000s Fox series 'State of Grace' to streaming, potentially reuniting with co-star Mae Whitman. CBS ordered a development room for 'Strike Force,' a new law enforcement drama from 'One Chicago' alums Jesse Lee Soffer and Matt Olmstead, with Jerry Bruckheimer producing. Netflix is fast-tracking a 'Lincoln Lawyer' spinoff starring Cobie Smulders, reprising her role as Emi Finch. Meanwhile, DC Studios has paused development on the Amanda Waller series and 'Paradise Lost,' and Disney promoted Melissa Stone to Senior VP of Publicity.