Reality TV’s Chrisley Family Lands New Lifetime Docuseries

The Chrisley family will soon be back, even with its patriarch and matriarch still locked up.

Lifetime has given the official green light to an untitled docuseries about reality TV’s Chrisley family, marking the first project with the family after Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced to federal prison for bank fraud and tax evasion in November 2022.

Set for a 2025 release, the series comes two years after hit series “Chrisley Knows Best” finished airing on the USA Network, with the executive producers behind “The Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson” and “Surviving R. Kelly” producing for Bunim/Murray Productions.

The official synopsis reads: “The family faces the challenge of carrying on the Chrisley name and legacy on their own with only phone calls and brief visits with their incarcerated parents. While Savannah maintains custody of her younger siblings, Chloe and Grayson, she has been fighting tirelessly for a Presidential pardon to free her parents. Meanwhile, Chase is addressing some life struggles while building his new business and navigating his relationship with girlfriend Jodi.”

The project is being produced by Bunim/Murray Productions, a part of Banijay Americas. Executive producers include Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, Jesse Daniels, Rit Saraswat, Savannah Chrisley and Chase Chrisley, with Nicole Blais co-executive producing. Brie Miranda Bryant and Nicole Vogel executive produce for Lifetime.

TRAILERS

Apple TV+ has released a first look at Season 2 of “Platonic,” the half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne. The second 10-episode season will premiere globally August 6 with two episodes, followed by new episodes weekly through October 1. 

Co-created, directed and co-written by Nick Stoller and Francesa Delbanco, Season 2 of “Platonic” picks up with Will and Sylvia (Rogen and Byrne) as they “contend with new mid-life hurdles including work, weddings and partners in crises,” according to a press release. The Season 2 cast also includes Luke Macfarlane and Carla Gallo, and introduces Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett as guest stars.

“Platonic” is produced by Sony Pictures Television, where Stoller’s Global Solutions has an overall deal. Byrne, Stoller, Delbanco and Conor Welch executive produce along with Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver for Point Grey Pictures. 

PROGRAMMING

“Family Law” Season 4 is officially returning to the CW this summer, beginning Wednesday, July 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The season kicks off as lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail’s (Jewel Staite) life is in complete shambles after boyfriend Ben (Benjamin Ayres) falls off, Sofia (Eden Summer Gilmore) writes an essay about her mom’s addiction and Harry (Victor Garber) passes her over. The official synopsis teases legal “cases ranging from rental families, surrogacy gone awry, parental liability and AI companion dolls.”

The CW picked up “Family Law” after its first season. “Family Law” is produced by Seven24 Films and Lark Productions for Corus Entertainment’s Global. Series creator Susin Nielsen is also showrunner and executive producer. Executive producers include Jordy Randall, Tom Cox, Erin Haskett and Andy Mikita.

DATES

“Washington Black,” an adventure limited series starring and executive produced by Sterling K. Brown, will premiere with eight episodes on July 23 on Hulu. The new series, which will drop on Disney+ internationally, is based on Esi Edugyan’s 2018 novel of the same name, and follows George Washington “Wash” Black, an eleven-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation in the 19th-century.

According to a synopsis, “Washington Black” follows Wash as his “prodigious scientific mind sets him on a path of unexpected destiny. He is thrust into a globe-spanning adventure that challenges and reshapes his understanding of family, freedom and love.”

The series stars Ernest Kingsley Jr., Rupert Graves, Iola Evans, Edward Bluemel, Sharon Duncan Brewster, Eddie Karanja, Tom Ellis and Sterling K. Brown. “Washington Black” is produced by 20th Television in association with Indian Meadows Productions and The Gotham Group.

Brown executive produces with Selwyn Hinds, Kim Harrison, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Wanuri Kahiu, Mo Marable, Rob Seidenglanz, Jeremy Bell, Lindsay Williams, D.J. Goldberg, Jennifer Johnson and Anthony Hemingway. Hinds and Harrison are also showrunners for the series, with Esi Edugyan co-producing.

PARTNERSHIPS

Mickey Mouse (and friends) are joining the world of Formula 1 as part of a new collaboration between Disney and Formula 1, launching in 2026. The new relationship will include “experiences, content and merchandise” available “around the globe,” according to a press release.

“As we celebrate nearly a century of Mickey Mouse & Friends, our collaboration with Formula 1 offers a unique opportunity to bring two powerhouse entertainment properties together to create products that fans will love,” said Disney Consumer Products President Tasia Filippatos. “This exciting collaboration will unfold across a global stage, with unforgettable content and experiences tailored for Disney and F1 fans alike.” 

“Our collaboration with Disney is set to be a brilliant one, as we introduce the world of Mickey & Friends to our fans, and vice versa,” added Formula 1 chief commercial officer Emily Prazer. “Both brands are known for pushing boundaries and bringing entertainment and excitement to millions, so I can’t wait to see what our teams come up with for the circuit and beyond.”  

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“Roads of Fire” director Nathaniel Lezra has signed with RSA Entertainment for representation in writing and directing. The signing comes ahead of the New York premiere of “Roads of Fire” at the 2025 Brooklyn Film Festival. 

The film, which won best documentary amid its premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, follows Darién Gap, an asylum seeker navigating life in New York amid a global migration crisis.

“This film is as much about the cost of immigration policy as it is about the resilience of the people impacted by it,” said Lezra. “Given that much of the story unfolds in Brooklyn, having our New York premiere here—at a festival known for championing bold, socially conscious storytelling—feels incredibly meaningful.”

EVENTS

CoPro.TV, the first international TV conference located in Tel Aviv, will be held Thursday, May 29, gathering 200 Israeli executives, producers and creators.

Organized by the CoPro Foundation, CoPro.TV is the next step in the organization’s mission to expand Israeli scripted content across the globe.

“The CoPro TV conference is a professional platform for the Israeli television industry, including broadcasters, production companies, and creators. It aims to host international partners and provide up-to-date, high-level industry content,” CoPro’s executive director Pnina Halfon-Lang said in a statement. “Especially during these times, when the global industry is facing production cutbacks and the local market is grappling with challenges due to the ongoing war, the need for professional dialogue and a meaningful event that highlights the strength of Israeli content is more important than ever.”

The three panels throughout the day include “International Co-Productions and Innovative Financing Models,” “Developing Global Content” and “Comedy as a Tool for Social Change,” with roundtable discussions featuring industry representatives from Fox Studios, ZDF Studios and France Télévision.