"Daredevil" reboot on Disney+ / Downey's Discovery+ car series / "Heartstopper" renewed / "Evil" S3 trailer

Plus the weekend calendar, "Barry" renewed, Netflix's Mystery Box, "The Winchesters" trailer, Hulu deal, and more

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According to Variety, a new "Daredevil" series is in development at Disney+. "The Enemy Within" vets Matt Corman and Chris Ord will write the scripts and produce the series. More: Two of the stars of the original Netflix series -- Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio -- reprised their "Daredevil" roles in recent Marvel projects: Cox appeared as lawyer Matt Murdock in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" while D'Onofrio co-starred in the Disney+ series "Hawkeye." Neither Marvel Studios nor Corman and Ord commented on the report. VARIETY

Discovery+ announced a new unscripted series in which actor Robert Downey Jr. will restore classic cars. The project, tentatively titled "Downey's Dream Cars," is expected to launch on the service later this year. More: The show will feature Downey and a team of experts reviving the cars while also making them more environmentally friendly. Downey, wife Susan Downey and their company, Team Downey, previously produced the Discovery+ wildlife docuseries "The Bond." HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

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WEEKEND CALENDAR FRIDAY, MAY 20 CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS: Comedy feature combining live-action and animation in which the beloved Disney cartoon chipmunks reteam, 30 years after the end of their popular TV series, to track down a missing former castmate. John Mulaney and Andy Samberg co-star as the voices of Chip and Dale; the cast also includes Will Arnett, J.K. Simmons, Seth Rogen, Eric Bana, Keegan-Michael Key, KiKi Layne, Chris Parnell, Paula Abdul, and Tim Robinson. Samberg's Lonely Island-mate Akiva Schaffer directed. [Disney+] RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS: The reality competition series returns as a Paramount+ exclusive for its seventh season. Former "Drag Race" franchise winners return for a shot at a $200,000 grand prize and the title "Queen of Queens." Contestants include Jaida Essence Hall, Jinkx Monsoon, Monét X Change, Raja, Shea Couleé, The Vivienne, Trinity the Tuck, and Yvie Oddly; Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, and Ross Matthews serve as judges. The companion series "Untucked" also returns on Friday. [Paramount+] NIGHT SKY: Debut sci-fi series starring J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek as a married couple who find a portal to a deserted alien world in their backyard, but keep the discovery to themselves. Holden Miller ("The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore") and Daniel C. Connolly ("The Son") co-created and wrote the series. [Amazon] THE KIDS IN THE HALL: COMEDY PUNKS: Feature documentary about the legendary comedy troupe, featuring never-before-seen archival material, new interviews with the Kids themselves, and insights from their many celebrity fans, including Fred Armisen, Jay Baruchel, Eddie Izzard, Lorne Michaels, and Mae Martin. [Amazon] LOL: SI TE RÍES, PIERDES: Spanish edition of the unscripted comedy series, in which a group of comedians try their best to make one another laugh while keeping a straight face themselves. Season 2 features hosts Silvia Abril and Carolina Iglesias along with guests including Juan Amodeo, Patricia Conde, Antón Lofer, J.J. Vaquero, and Yolanda Ramos. [Amazon] MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION WITH DAVID LETTERMAN: The interview series returns for a fourth season with guests Cardi B, Kevin Durant, Billie Eilish, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ryan Reynolds, and Will Smith. (NOTE: The Will Smith interview was shot prior to the Oscar ceremony, so it will not contain any mention of the infamous "slap" incident.) [Netflix] LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: The adult animated anthology series -- featuring fantasy, horror, and sci-fi shorts, some of with a darkly humorous twist -- returns for a nine-episode third season on Friday. Season 3 directors include co-creators David Fincher and Tim Miller along with Patrick Osborne, Jerome Chen, and Jennifer Yuh Nelson. [Netflix] JACKASS 4.5: Documentary compiling footage that was shot for the latest theatrical "Jackass" film but left on the cutting room floor. The main feature "Jackass Forever" is currently streaming on Paramount+. [Netflix] RRR: 2022 Telugu-language action epic from Indian co-writer/director S.S. Rajamouli, imagining a fictional early friendship between Indian revolutionaries Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (N.T. Rama Rao Jr.) in the 1920s. The film grossed over $150 million worldwide, ranking it among the most popular Indian theatrical releases of all time. [Netflix] THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF JERUSALEM: Historical drama series from Israel, based on the novel by Sarit Yishai-Levi, and relating the multi-generational story of a family during the first half of the 20th Century, against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire, the British Mandate, and Israel's War of Independence. Shlomo Mashiach ("Your Honor") created the series and wrote the adaptation. [Netflix] WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS (ENTREVÍAS): Thriller series from Spain starring José Coronado as a fed-up veteran who decides to clean up his neighborhood himself after his granddaughter is victimized by some local drug dealers. [Netflix] F*CK LOVE TOO (F*CK DE LIEFDE 2): Romantic comedy sequel from The Netherlands about a group of friends trying to help one another out with their mutually unsatisfying love lives. The cast includes Yolanthe Cabau, Victoria Koblenko, Geza Weisz, and Bo Maerten. [Netflix] GEORGE CARLIN'S AMERICAN DREAM: Two-part documentary from directors Judd Apatow ("The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling") and Michael Bonfiglio ("Patrice O'Neal: Killing is Easy"), looking back at the life and career of the iconic stand-up comedian. The film features material from Carlin's personal archive along with new insights from Patton Oswalt, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Bette Midler, Stephen Colbert, Steven Wright, Sam Jay, and many more. [HBO Max] PAUSE WITH SAM JAY: In the unconventional late-night series, Jay hosts a party at her apartment, where she discusses relevant issues and current events with her guests, then cuts away to sketches, additional interviews, or even animated segments. Jay co-created the series with "Insecure" vet Prentice Penny. It's back for a second season. [HBO Max] THE NEW YORK TIMES PRESENTS "ELON MUSK'S CRASH COURSE": The latest edition of Hulu and the New York Times' investigative docuseries looks at electric carmaker Tesla's controversial Autopilot feature and some of the accidents, and even deaths, that have been associated with its use. "Frontline" vet Emma Schwartz directed; the special relies on reporting from Cade Metz and Neal Boudette of The Times. [Hulu] THE VALET: Romantic comedy feature -- a remake of a 2006 French original -- starring Eugenio Derbez as a Beverly Hills parking valet who poses as movie star's (Samara Weaving) new boyfriend, to help conceal her affair with a married man (Max Greenfield). Richard Wong ("Dear...") directed. [Hulu] AMERICAN UNDERDOG: Inspirational 2021 sports biopic starring Zachary Levi as NFL quarterback Kurt Warner, following his journey from the University of North Iowa to his victory in Super Bowl XXXIV along with the St. Louis Rams. Anna Paquin and Dennis Quaid co-star; Andrew and Jon Erwin ("Woodlawn") directed. [Hulu] RESTORATION ROAD WITH CLINT HARP: The Magnolia Network reality series follows carpenter Clint Harp as he travels the US, tracking down noteworthy historical structures in need of a renovation and upgrade. Season 2 comes to Discovery+ today. [Discovery+] THE RETRO PLANT SHOP WITH MIKEY & JO: Debut reality series following along as Mikey McCall launches the vintage plant and gardening shop of her dreams, with some help from her big sister (and Magnolia Network co-founder) Joanna Gaines. [Discovery+] ALIEN ENDGAME: Documentary feature chronicling law enforcement veteran Rich Emberlin's investigation into alien sightings in the U.S. and exploring his theories about government cover-ups. The film features four former members of the U.S. military speaking about their experience with UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomena) and asks if Earth is truly ready for the arrival of potentially hostile extra-terrestrials. [Discovery+] NOW AND THEN: Debut crime thriller series, produced in a combination of English and Spanish, and set among a group of college friends in Miami. 20 years ago, a celebratory weekend ended with one of them dead; in the present day, they're reunited by a new threat. Marina de Tavira, Rosie Perez, José María Yazpik, and Maribel Verdú co-star. [Apple TV+] HARRIET THE SPY: Animated series, inspired by the iconic book by Louise Fitzhugh, and featuring Beanie Feldstein as the voice of the curious and investigative 11-year-old. The show's back on Friday for a second season. Will McRobb ("Sanjay and Craig") created. [Apple TV+] TROPPO: Australian crime drama series starring Thomas Jane as an ex-cop who's falsely accused of a disturbing crime, flees to Far North Queensland, and then gets tangled up with a newly-formed private detective agency. "Cargo" and "Haunting of Bly Manor" vet Yolanda Ramke created the series. Season 1 debuts in the U.S. on Amazon Freevee on Friday. [Freevee] BAD INFLUENCE: Original thriller -- inspired by true events -- starring "90210" vet Jennie Garth as a single mother who becomes concerned about her daughter's new, morally questionable circle of friends. [Tubi] SHORT FILMS: Peacock gets a collection of three short films today: "Magnolia Bloom," about a Black singer in 1950s Vegas; "The Other Side," about two Ethiopian orphans facing the harsh reality that they may never be adopted; and "Sorry for the Inconvenience," about a teen helping to run her family's Chinatown seafood restaurant during the COVID pandemic. [Peacock] SUNDAY, MAY 22 TWO SHALLOW GRAVES: Seven-part original docuseries from Investigation Discovery, taking a fresh look at a 2010 murder case, in which the bodies of Joseph McStay, his wife Summer, and their two sons were found in the desert in Victorville, California. Despite a dearth of evidence, Joseph McStay's business partner -- Charles "Chase" Merritt -- was ultimately convicted of the crimes and sentenced to death. Episodes will debut over the next three nights on both Discovery+ and the Investigation Discovery cable network. [Discovery+] FAST FOODIES: In the TruTV cooking series, "Top Chef" vets Jeremy Ford, Kristen Kish, and Justin Sutherland attempt to perfectly replicate a celebrity guest's favorite fast food item, then reimagine the same dish in their own styles. Season 2 comes to HBO Max today. [HBO Max]

Netflix renewed the romantic comedy-drama series "Heartstopper" for two additional seasons, taking it through Season 3. The show is based on a graphic novel by Alice Oseman, who wrote the adaptation herself. More: Oseman will return as a writer for Seasons 2 and 3. So far, the show has spent three weeks on Netflix's global Top 10 ranking of English-language series, peaking at #5. The show has appeared on Top Ten lists in 54 countries. "Heartstopper" currently has a 100% freshness rating from Rotten Tomatoes, and has earned praise for its realistic depiction of LGBTQ teens. DEADLINE

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Paramount+ dropped a trailer for the third season of the supernatural mystery series "Evil." Mike Colter, Katja Herbers, and Aasif Mandvi co-star as a team investigating inexplicable phenomenon -- such as miracles or demonic possession -- on behalf of the Vatican. More: Regulars Patrick Brammall, Christine Lahti, and Michael Emerson all return for the new episodes. The series comes from "The Good Wife" vets Robert and Michelle King; Season 1 aired on CBS before the show became a Paramount+ exclusive in Season 2. "Evil" returns to Paramount+ on June 12. COLLIDER

HBO renewed the dark comedy series "Barry" for a fourth season. Season 3 is currently airing on HBO and streaming on HBO Max. More: Production on Season 4 will begin next month in Los Angeles. Star and co-creator Bill Hader will direct all eight Season 4 episodes. The cast also includes Henry Winkler, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan, Stephen Root, and Sarah Burns. To date, the show has won six Emmys, including two of Hader's lead performance. VARIETY

A new Netflix feature, "The Mystery Box," invites kids to watch a recommended TV show or film that they haven't already seen. Viewers with a Netflix Kids profile will see the "Mystery Box" graphic appear in their "Favorites" row. More: The Mystery Box update rolled out globally on Thursday and is now available. The Mystery Box selections will be customized based on previous viewing behavior; when possible, it will recommend new seasons of ongoing shows. This is the latest of several upgrades to Netflix Kids profiles that the service has rolled out in the last few months. VARIETY

QUICK HITS Trying to deliver on big expectations with a small team or budget? Use this worksheet to learn how you can do more with less.* CW released a new trailer for the "Supernatural" prequel series "The Winchesters," featuring narration from Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester; the series debuts this fall. Under a new deal, timed to coincide with National Streaming Day, new and returning subscribers can sign up for Hulu's ad-supported plan for just $1 a month for the first three months. "WandaVision" vet Matt Shakman will direct the first two episodes of Apple TV+'s still-untitled Godzilla series, a follow-up to the Legendary Monsterverse film "Godzilla vs. Kong." Speaking with Inside Edition, the real Angelyne criticized the new Peacock series based on her life, which she claims misrepresents her story. HBO grabbed the global rights for the documentary "All That Breathes," which picked up the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and screened at Cannes earlier this week; the film centers on two brothers who run a bird hospital in New Dehli, India. AMC+ released a trailer for the comedy-drama series "This Is Going to Hurt," starring Ben Whishaw as a young doctor who's not fully prepared for the monumental life-and-death responsibilities he now faces every day. Acclaimed Indian action epic "RRR" hits Netflix in the US today, but the Telugu-language film is only available in a Hindi-language dub, with multiple subtitle options; the original audio track is only streaming on the ZEE5 platform. *This is sponsored content

Lon Harris is the writer and editor of Inside Streaming and was the very first person to ever write an Inside newsletter. He lives in Los Angeles, California, and also writes about TV and film for Fandom, Screen Junkies, Rotten Tomatoes, Gamma Ray and others. Plus he has a Game of Thrones podcast called "Casterly Talk" and competes on The Movie Trivia Schmoedown as "The Professor." Editor Jonathan Harris is a writer and editor who lives in Los Angeles.

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