TVLine Items: Strahovski Is A Woman of Intelligence, Twisted Metal Adds Trio and More

The always-in-demand Yvonne Strahovski ( The Handmaid’s Tale , Peacock’s upcoming Teacup ) now is set to headline and executive-produce a series adaptation of Karin Tanabe’s A Woman of Intelligence , our sister site Deadline reports.

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The 2021 novel follows a 1950s New York City socialite who becomes an FBI informant. A platform for the adaptation has not yet been announced.

‘A Woman of Intelligence’ by Karin Tanabe

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* Season 2 of Peacock’s Twisted Metal , now three weeks into production, has added added Saylor Bell Curda ( High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Walker ), Michael James Shaw ( The Walking Dead ) and Lisa Gilroy (Glamorous ) in recurring roles, Deadline reports.

* Acorn TV’s crime dramedy The Madame Blanc Mysteries has been renewed for a seven-episode Season 4, to premiere later this year.

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* The Devil’s Hour Season 2 — starring Jessica Raine ( Patrick Melrose ), Peter Capaldi ( Doctor Who ), Nikesh Patel ( Starstruck ) and Phil Dunster ( Ted Lasso ) — will premiere with all five episodes Friday, Oct. 18 on Prime Video. The UK thriller has already been renewed for Season 3.

* AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special will air Thursday, Sept. 12 at 8 pm on ABC (and stream next day on Hulu). Talking heads include Bill Gates, Open AI CEO Sam Altman, FBI Director Christopher Wray and technologist Marques Brownle.

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