Chyler Leigh to Direct Supergirl Episode

Actress Chyler Leigh (Alex Danvers) is set to direct an episode of Supergirl, according to information from the Director's Guild. Her episode is the third to film of the next season and will air sometime next year. (Thanks to Twitter user @yvrshoots for the heads-up.)

UPDATE: The PDF has been updated and her name removed. It's unclear if it was an error or some sort of scheduling change.

UPDATE 2: I think it's just schedule weirdness.

Legends of Tomorrow s6e1 Title & Credits

Executive producer Keto Shimizu has shared the script title page for the sixth season premiere of Legends of Tomorrow.

Finally! #LegendsOfTomorrow episode 601 has begun production today! Written by @James_eagan and Mark Bruner, and directed by @kevmock 👽 pic.twitter.com/rhRBKrAZh8

— Keto Shimizu (@ketomizu) October 8, 2020

HBO Max Orders The Suicide Squad Prequel, Peacemaker

HBO Max has given an eight-episode straight-to-series order to Peacemaker. The "action-adventure-comedy" series focuses on the origin of John Cena's character from the upcoming movie, who's described as "a man who believes in maintaining peace at all costs—no matter how many people he needs to kill to do it." James Gunn will serve as writer, director, and executive producer with Peter Safran and John Cena as executive producer and co-executive producer, respectively. Gunn commented,

Peacemaker is an opportunity to delve into current world issues through the lens of this superhero/supervillain/and world’s biggest douchebag. I’m excited to expand The Suicide Squad and bring this character from the DC film universe to the full breadth of a series. And of course, to be able to work again with John, Peter, and my friends at Warner Bros. is the icing on the cake.

Olivia Wilde to Direct Untitled Marvel Movie

Deadline is reporting that Olivia Wilde is going to a Marvel movie for Sony about an unspecified female character. The film will be written by Katie Silberman and produced by Amy Pascal.

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Nia DaCosta to Direct Captain Marvel Sequel

Deadline is reporting that Nia DaCosta will direct the upcoming sequel to Captain Marvel.

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"The New Deal" Synopsis & Cast List

ABC has released the official description for the Agents of SHIELD season 7 premiere.

Coulson and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are thrust backward in time and stranded in 1931 New York City. With the all-new Zephyr set to time-jump at any moment, the team must hurry to find out exactly what happened. If they fail, it would mean disaster for the past, present and future of the world on the rip-roaring season premiere of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” airing WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 (10:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-14, LV) Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.

“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leopold Fitz, Henry Simmons as Director Alphonso “Mack” MacKenzie, Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez and Jeff Ward as Deke Shaw.

Guest starring is Joel Stoffer, Tobias Jelinek, Joe Reegan, Nora Zehetner, Greg Finley, Luke Baines and Patton Oswalt.

“The New Deal” was written by George Kitson and directed by Kevin Tancharoen.

Taika Waititi to Direct Star Wars Movie

Lucasfilm has announced that Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit) will direct an uncoming Star Wars film. He will co-write the untitled, undated feature with 1917 screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns. They also confirmed that Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) is developing an untitled Star Wars streaming series.

"Broken Pieces" Synopsis & Promo Pics

CBS has released a synopsis and photos from this week's episode of Star Trek: Picard.

When devastating truths behind the Mars attack are revealed, Picard realizes just how far many will go to preserve secrets stretching back generations, all while the La Sirena crew grapples with secrets and revelations of their own. Narissa directs her guards to capture Elnor, setting off an unexpected chain of events on the Borg cube. The episode was written by Michael Chabon and was directed by Maja Vrvilo.

"The Haunting of Villa Diodati" Synopsis

The BBC has released a description of February 16's episode of Doctor Who.

‘Nobody mention Frankenstein. Nobody interfere. Nobody snog Byron.’ Should be easy, right?

The Doctor and her gang arrive at the Villa Diodati at Lake Geneva in 1816 on the night that inspired Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The plan is to spend the evening soaking up the atmos in the presence of some literary greats, but the ghosts are all too real, and the Doctor is forced into a decision of earth-shattering proportions.

The episode will guest star Lili Miller, Jacob Collins-Levy, Lewis Rainer, and Maxim Baldry. It is written by Maxine Alderton and directed by Emma Sullivan.

Legends of Tomorrow s5e15 Title & Credits

Executive producer Keto Shimizu has revealed the script title page for the season finale of Legends of Tomorrow.

Aaaand finally, #LegendsOfTomorrow episode 515 is now in production! Our finale is written by myself and @morganfaust and directed by @kevmock pic.twitter.com/WKFVgE3bYW

— Keto Shimizu (@ketomizu) January 17, 2020

Wynonna Earp Season 4 Production Commencing

Production on the fourth season of Wynonna Earp has been kicking into high gear up in Calgary over the past few days. Yesterday the cast held the first table read of the season. Look for season 4 on SyFy sometime this summer.

Are you ready, Earpers? 🤠 #EarpNow @emtothea pic.twitter.com/3XD5Y9gVVq

— Wynonna Earp (@WynonnaEarp) January 13, 2020

Here we go. Let’s get them back. #WynonnaEarp #EarpNow #Episode401 pic.twitter.com/NYb3qylcQu

— Emily Andras (@emtothea) January 14, 2020

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First read-through of the first #WynonnaEarp scripts of season four with some of the best people in the universe. Grateful and thrilled. Thank you, Earpers. #EarpSoon

A post shared by Emily Andras (@unicorndepot) on Jan 13, 2020 at 3:45pm PST

Hi Twitter, I’m currently filming in Calgary and I’M SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that I’ll be joining the cast of @WynonnaEarp, as new chick, “Rachel” this upcoming season!!! 😱 EXCITEMENTTT!!! #CrazyTimes #EarpNow #WynonnaEarp

— martina ortiz-luis (@itzmartinaol) January 14, 2020

Hi #Earpers, my name is Andrew Phung and I can’t wait to meet you in season 4 of #WynonnaEarp! Real talk, I can hardly hide my excitement about joining this show, this family, and this fight. #EarpNow pic.twitter.com/fsntaQi9Pc

— Andrew Phung (@andrewphung) January 14, 2020

Scott Derrickson Steps Down at Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Director

Scott Derrickson has left his role as director of the Doctor Strange sequel due to creative differences (possibly due to the horror aspects of the movie). He will remain onboard as executive producer.

Marvel and I have mutually agreed to part ways on Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences. I am thankful for our collaboration and will remain on as EP.

— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) January 10, 2020

Melanie Scrofano to Direct Wynonna Earp

Lead actress Melanie Scrofano took to social media this morning to announce she will be directing an episode of Wynonna Earp season four. She previously directed a scene in the season three premiere.

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Big news, kids... #WynonnaEarp *The photo at the end is an actual photo from an actual production meeting. I’m doing great, sweetie. #womeninfilm

A post shared by Melanie Scrofano (@melanie.scrofano.officiel) on Dec 16, 2019 at 8:53am PST

CW Synopses December 8-12

The CW has released description for their last new episodes of the fall, including the first three episodes of the Arrowverse crossover. Note that there is no new episode of Arrow, as that episode of the crossover (and the Legends of Tomorrow portion) will air in January.

Supergirl s5e9 "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One" (special time: 8pm)

THE KICKOFF TO THE EPIC TELEVISON CROSSOVER EVENT, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS - The Monitor (guest star LaMonica Garrett) sends Harbinger (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) to gather the worlds’ greatest heroes - Supergirl (Melissa Benoist), The Flash (guest star Grant Gustin), Green Arrow (guest star Stephen Amell), Batwoman (guest star Ruby Rose), White Canary (guest star Caity Lotz), The Atom (guest star Brandon Routh) and Superman (guest star Tyler Hoechlin) - in preparation for the impending Crisis. With their worlds in imminent danger, the superheroes suit up for battle while J’onn (David Harewood) and Alex (Chyler Leigh) recruit Lena (Katie McGrath) to help them find a way to save the people of Earth-38. Jesse Warn directed the episode with story by Robert Rovner & Marc Guggenheim and teleplay by Derek Simon & Jay Faerber (#509). Original airdate 12/8/2019.

Batwoman s1e9 "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two" (special night: Monday)

CAN THE REAL CLARK KENT PLEASE STAND UP? PART TWO OF CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS CONTINUES WITH SPECIAL GUEST STARS TOM WELLING, ERICA DURANCE AND KEVIN CONROY – The group uses Ray’s (guest star Brandon Routh) invention to track new recruits to help save the universe. The Monitor (guest star LaMonica Garrett) sends Iris (guest star Candice Patton), Clark (guest star Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois (guest star Elizabeth Tulloch) in search of a mysterious Kryptonian, while Kate (Ruby Rose) and Kara (guest star Melissa Benoist) head out to find Bruce Wayne (guest star Kevin Conroy). In addition, Mia (guest star Katherine McNamara) challenges Sara (guest star Caity Lotz), Rory (guest star Dominic Purcell) discovers a hidden talent, and Lex Luthor (guest star Jon Cryer) returns. Laura Belsey directed the episode written by Don Whitehead and Holly Henderson (#108). Original airdate 12/9/2019.

Black Lightning s3e9 "The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Third Stone From the Sun"

WINTER FINALE - The Pierce family fears for Jennifer’s (China Anne McClain) life. Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Marvin Jones III and Jordan Calloway also star. Tasha Smith directed the episode written by Lamont Magee (#309). Original airdate 12/9/2019.

The Flash s6e9 "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three"

BLACK LIGHTNING JOINS THE ARROWVERSE IN THE THIRD CHAPTER OF THE CROSSOVER – Pariah (Tom Cavanagh) enlists Black Lightning (guest star Cress Williams) to help stop the Anti-Monitor (guest star LaMonica Garrett) after Flash-90 (guest star John Wesley Shipp) shares what he learned from his battle in ‘Elseworlds.’ With the help of Black Lightning, Barry (Grant Gustin), Cisco (Carlos Valdes) and Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) come up with a plan that could save them all. Meanwhile, Iris (Candice Patton) has a heart-to-heart with Ryan Choi (guest star Osric Chau), while Oliver (guest star Stephen Amell) and Diggle (guest star David Ramsey) return to an old familiar stomping ground. David McWhirter directed the episode with story by Eric Wallace and teleplay by Lauren Certo & Sterling Gates (#609). Original airdate 12/10/2019.

Supernatural s15e8 "Our Father, Who Aren’t in Heaven"

GOD BLESSES HIM WHO HELPS HIS BROTHER – Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Castiel’s (Misha Collins) continued search for a way to defeat Chuck (guest star Rob Benedict) leads them to unexpected places and toward unlikely allies. Richard Speight, Jr. directed the episode written by Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner (#1508). Original Airdate 12/12/2019.

CW Synopses December 1-5

The CW has released episode descriptions from the first week of next month.

Batwoman s1e8 "A Mad Tea Party"

AND THE AWARD GOES TO – Kate (Ruby Rose) and Alice (Rachel Skarsten) continue their sister/nemesis dance, while Alice and Mouse (guest star Sam Littlefield) construct their most evil plan yet. Mary (Nicole Kang) invites Kate to a special event honoring Catherine (Elizabeth Anweis) and Jacob (Dougray Scott) makes a decision that leaves Kate perplexed. Meagan Tandy and Camrus Johnson also star. Holly Dale directed the episode written by Nancy Kiu (#109). Original airdate 12/1/2019.

Supergirl s5e8 "The Wrath of Rama Khan"

MID-SEASON FINALE – Supergirl’s (Melissa Benoist) struggle against Leviathan reaches a boiling point as she faces off against Rama Khan (guest star Mitch Pileggi). Meanwhile, as Lena (Katie McGrath) and Hope (Andrea Brooks) work to launch Project Non Nocere, Hope proves to be an invaluable asset to Lena. Marcus Stokes directed the episode written by Lindsay Struman & Jessica Kardos (#508). Original airdate 12/1/2019.

Black Lightning s3e8 "The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: Pale Horse"

RESISTANCE – Black Lightning (Cress Williams) goes up against the ASA. Meanwhile, Tobias (Marvin Jones III) continues to manipulate Lynn (Christine Adams). Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton and Jordan Calloway also star. Neema Barnette directed the episode written by Jake Waller (#308). Original airdate 12/2/2019.

The Flash s6e8 "The Last Temptation of Barry Allen, Part 2"

THE EPIC CONCLUSION OF THE TWO-PART MID-SEASON FINALE – With The Flash (Grant Gustin) freshly infected by the monstrous Bloodwork (guest star Sendhil Ramamurthy), Iris (Candice Patton) and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) battle to help Barry take control of himself before he’s lost forever to Ramsey’s influence. Meanwhile, the rest of Team Flash fight to reclaim control of Central City from Bloodwork’s growing army. Michael Nankin directed the episode written by Kristen Kim & Joshua V. Gilbert (#608). Original airdate 12/3/2019.

Arrow s8e7 "Purgatory"

BYRON MANN GUEST STARS – Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) mission takes him to Lian Yu where he tries to ignore the repercussions of the looming Crisis until he receives help from an old friend. Meanwhile, a united Team Arrow faces a recognizable villain. James Bamford directed the episode written by Rebecca Bellotto & Rebecca Rosenberg (#807). Original airdate 12/3/2019.

Supernatural s15e7 "Last Call"

CLOSING TIME – Dean (Jensen Ackles) goes off on his own to take on a case. Meanwhile, Castiel (Misha Collins) has an idea of how he can help Sam (Jared Padalecki) track down God. Amyn Kaderali directed the episode written by Jeremy Adams (#1507). Original Airdate 12/5/2019.

Doctor Who Series 12 Writers & Directors Confirmed

The BBC has confirmed the writers and directors for the upcoming season of Doctor Who. Series 11 writers Vinay Patel, Ed Hime, and Pete McTighe will return alongside newcomers Nina Metivier, Maxine Alderton, and Charlene James. Nida Manzoor, Emma Sullivan, Jamie Magnus Stone, and Lee Haven Jones will be directing the show for the first time.

Legends of Tomorrow s5e10 Title & Credits

Executive producer Keto Shimizu has revealed the title, writer, and director of Legends of Tomorrow season 5, episode 10.

#LegendsOfTomorrow episode 510 is now in production! Written by our script coordinator @jackiepcanino and directed by @da_geddes pic.twitter.com/aBe1sqKwrs

— Keto Shimizu (@ketomizu) November 7, 2019

Peyton Reed to Direct Ant-Man 3

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Peyton Reed is returning to direct a third Ant-Man movie. Reed previously directed Ant-Man and Ant-man and the Wasp.

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Arrow s8e10 Title & Credits

Producer Marc Guggeheim has tweeted the title and final pages of the script for Arrow's series finale.

Okay... let's do this thing. @SchwartzApprovd @JamesBamford @ARROWwriters pic.twitter.com/3McrURWLY9

— Marc Guggenheim (@mguggenheim) October 25, 2019

CW Synopses October 27-29

The CW has released descriptions of their programs airing the week of Halloween. There will be no new episode of Supernatural.

Batwoman s1e4 "Who Are You?"

ALL THAT GLITTERS – A new villain with an eye for all things that sparkle drops in on the city. Kate (Ruby Rose) attempts to find a balance between her personal life and her new role as Gotham’s guardian. Catherine (Elizabeth Anweis) has an uncomfortable encounter with Alice (Rachel Skarsten) who always seems to be one step ahead of the Kane family. Batwoman pays fangirl Mary (Nicole Kang) a visit to ask for a favor. Meanwhile, Jacob (Dougray Scott) and Sophie (Meagan Tandy) try to piece together who was after their prisoner. Luke (Camrus Johnson) continues to finetune Batwoman’s arsenal of weapons as the pair track their unwelcome visitor and discover she has more sinister plans than snatching shiny objects. Holly Dale directed the episode written by Nancy Kiu and Denise Harkavy (#104). Original airdate 10/27/2019.

Supergirl s5e4 "In Plain Sight"

SAYING GOODBYE IS HARD TO DO - Kara’s (Melissa Benoist) investigation into William Dey’s (Staz Nair) “criminal” activities results in the shocking revelation he is not who she thinks. Meanwhile, the conflict between Malefic and J’onn J’onzz (David Harewood) reaches a boiling point. David McWhirter directed the episode written by Jay Faerber & Jess Kardos (#504). Original airdate 10/27/2019.

Black Lightning s3e4 "The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four"

CHALLENGES ABOUND – Jefferson (Cress Williams) faces new challenges due to the shocking state of Freeland. Lynn (Christine Adams) finds herself under intense pressure as she desperately tries to find a solution to the continuing crisis in Freeland. Meanwhile, Anissa (Nafessa Williams) continues her work at the clinic. Lastly, Jennifer (China-Anne McLain) finds her confidence shaken. The episode was written by Adam Giaudrone and directed Mary Lou Belli (#304). Original airdate 10/28/2019.

The Flash s6e4 "There Will Be Blood"

HALLOWEEN EPISODE – Barry’s (Grant Gustin) efforts to prepare Cisco (Carlos Valdes) for Crisis are derailed when Cisco schemes to save Barry’s life instead. Meanwhile, Ramsey Rosso (guest star Sendhil Ramamurthy) uses his deadly new abilities to save his own life, while sacrificing his humanity in the process. Marcus Stokes directed the episode written by Lauren Certo & Sterling Gates (#604). Original airdate 10/29/2019.

Arrow s8e3 "Leap of Faith"

WILLA HOLLAND GUEST STARS – Reunited with his sister, Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Thea (guest star Willa Holland) find themselves searching through a familiar maze of catacombs. Meanwhile, John (David Ramsey) and Lyla (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) partner on a special ops mission. Katie Cassidy directed the episode written by Emilio Ortega Aldrich & Elizabeth Kim (#803). Original airdate 10/29/2019.