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FX is not proceeding with a second season of Kindred, its drama series based on Octavia E. Butler's novel, which ran exclusively on Hulu. The news comes a month and a half after the eight-episode first season was released as a binge drop December 13. Launching to largely positive reviews, Kindred had not…

It's been nearly five decades since the publication of Octavia E. Butler's critically acclaimed Black sci-fi novel Kindred. In an interview with Publisher's Weekly, Butler explained that she wanted to write a thought-provoking novel "that would make others feel the history: the pain and fear that Black…

FX's Kindred, the new drama series based on Octavia E. Butler's novel, will premiere Tuesday, December 13 exclusively on Hulu. The premiere will include all eight episodes.  The series will soon be available on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ under the Star banner in all…

EXCLUSIVE: Twenties actors Sheria Irving and Sophina Brown have boarded FX’s drama Kindred as series regulars. They join an ensemble led by newcomer Mallori Johnson, which also includes Micah Stock, Ryan Kwanten, Gayle Rankin, Austin Smith and David Alexander Kaplan, as previously announced. 2022 FX Pilots & Series Ord…

FX Productions has signed writer and contributing producer Bobak Esfarjani (FX’s Kindred and Alien) to an overall deal. Under the agreement, Esfarjani will continue to work on these and other series while developing new content for the network. "Bobak has greatly contributed to FX's upcoming Kindred and Alien and now…

FX has given a series order to Kindred, an adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's influential novel, with newcomer Mallori Johnson set to star. The project, which received a pilot order in July, hails from writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Watchmen), Courtney Lee-Mitchell (The Reluctant Fundamentalist), Darren Aronofsky and…

FX has rounded out the series regular cast for drama pilot Kindred, based on an adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's influential novel. Joining newcomer Mallori Johnson, who stars, are Micah Stock, Ryan Kwanten, Gayle Rankin, Austin Smith, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy and David Alexander Kaplan. The project hails from writer…

Zola helmer Janicza Bravo has been tapped to direct and executive produce FX pilot Kindred, an adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's influential novel, with newcomer Mallori Johnson set to star. The project hails from writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Watchmen), Courtney Lee-Mitchell (The Reluctant Fundamentalist), Darren…

FX has given a pilot order to Kindred, an adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s influential novel, from writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Watchmen), Courtney Lee-Mitchell (The Reluctant Fundamentalist), Darren Aronofsky and his Protozoa Pictures (Black Swan, The Wrestler), Joe Weisberg (The Americans) and Joel Fields (Fosse/V…

EXCLUSIVE: German sales firm Beta Cinema has revealed multiple deals for BIFA-nominated psychological-thriller Kindred. The UK feature debut, starring Tamara Lawrance (The Long Song), Jack Lowden (Fighting With My Family) and BAFTA-winner Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve), has sold to Sky Cinema for the UK and Ireland…

EXCLUSIVE: IFC Midnight we have learned has acquired North American rights to the Joe Marcantonio psychological drama Kindred which they’re planning to open on Nov. 6. Kindred follows mother-to-be Charlotte. She collapses upon receiving the news that her boyfriend Ben suddenly dies in an accident. She wakes up in…

EXCLUSIVE: As the conversation behind mental health and its role in pop culture and social media come to the forefront, HBO and the newly launched social impact organization Kindred have partnered to launch series of purpose-driven events starting with the Kindred Mental Health Quest, Mind | Matters. The event will…