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Los Angeles Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
L.A. entertainment production fell last quarter, even as TV started to pick up
A still from the TV series 'High Potential,' which is filmed in Los Angeles. Hollywood production faced another challenging quarter, as on-location shoot days from April to June decreased 6.2% compared with the same time period last year, according to a new report. The total number of shoot days in the second quarter was 5,394, compared with 5,749 a year ago, according to the nonprofit organization FilmLA, which tracks production in the Greater Los Angeles region. That total is down 32.5% compared with the five-year average. Production of feature films and commercials were significantly lower than last year. Film production decreased 21.4% to 553 shoot days, while commercial shoots decreased 15.3% to 692 days, FilmLA said. Advertisement The one bright spot was television production, which saw an increase of 17% compared with the same time period last year, with 2,224 on-location shoot days. That's the highest total since early 2024, though it is still 32.6% lower than the five-year quarterly average, FilmLA said. Television's sunnier quarter for was helped by production gains for TV dramas (up 9.4%), reality TV (up 29.5%) and pilots (up 364.7%). Production of TV comedies, however, fell 41.5% compared with last year. Shows such as the ABC procedural 'High Potential,' Fox's '9-1-1,' and Netflix's 'Lincoln Lawyer' all shot in the Greater L.A. region during the second quarter. Advertisement The report's 'other' category, which includes photo shoots, documentary production, student films, music and industrial videos and online content, saw a decrease of 17.3% compared with the previous year's quarter. California's entertainment industry recently received a lifeline in the form of an expanded state film and TV tax credit and a revamped program that allows more types of productions to apply for incentives. Recent legislation passed by the state legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom raised the cap for the film and TV tax credit to $750 million, up from $330 million, a move that Hollywood insiders said would increase the number of productions shot in California and potentially stem the tide of so-called runaway production to other states and countries that offer generous incentive packages. Advertisement FilmLA President Paul Audley noted the new legislation in a statement, saying the group was 'eager to meet with and work alongside our union partners, our industry, and our community, finding ways to make production in the Greater Los Angeles area as affordable, accessible, and straightforward as possible.' Last month, the California Film Commission said the latest round of the state's film and television tax credit program will provide government incentives to 48 upcoming movie projects. The slate, which includes both major studio projects and independent films, is expected to employ more than 6,500 cast and crew members and 32,000 background performers, measured in days worked. These projects will pay more than $302 million in wages for California workers.
Boston Globe
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Where does ‘Poker Face' go from here?
It also reflects one of the ways the show sets itself apart. Many other mystery shows feature a crime solver who doesn't have a background in law enforcement (like 'High Potential' or 'Elsbeth'), but 'Poker Face' has always paid special attention to Advertisement But the finale deepened that emotional resonance by playing on the other aspect to Charlie's conundrum: knowing that people are lying to her all the time is pretty heartbreaking. All of us go through the day with some awareness that people may not be fully honest with us (I must confess that I am often not, in fact, 'leaving now!' when I claim to be). But Charlie's faith in humanity gets tested over and over. Not only are people lying, but they're lying about awful things for the same series of petty reasons over and over again. Advertisement She's had few lasting friendships over the course of the show's two seasons; that Alex stuck around and formed a bond with her had been a meaningful step forward for the character, who's stuck being a real drifter. Alex's subsequent reveal that their entire bond had been a lie just to test her own abilities to fool Charlie may be the biggest betrayal yet. As the finale ends, Charlie has hitched a ride with a trucker to escape the long arm of the law. But what kind of future is Charlie going to have, given how much agony her own skill brings her? Lisa Weidenfeld is an arts editor at the Globe. Lisa Weidenfeld can be reached at
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is High Potential's Budding Romance Already Doomed in Season 2?
Morgan Gillory's latest relationship could already be over before it even got off the ground. Janitor-turned-nurse Tom charmed his way into Morgan's heart in the first season of High Potential, but with actor JD Pardo's recent casting as a series regular on Netflix's Trinity, the potential for a relationship between Morgan and Tom has become, well, considerably less high. More from TVLine Scrubs Revival Officially Ordered at ABC - Find Out Who's Returning for Season 10 9-1-1: Nashville's LeAnn Rimes Reveals Surprising Detail About Her Character: 'There's No Way!' New Rookie Spinoff Inching Closer to Pilot Order - Who Would You Cast in Lead Role? It was already difficult enough for the new couple to maintain a long-distance relationship after Tom relocated to San Diego for work, as we saw in the Season 1 finale when he nearly missed the police gala. Living in different cities is one thing, existing on entirely different shows is another. Could they make it work? Sure, it's technically possible that we haven't seen the last of Tom, even if it's just a quick guest spot. High Potential is already in production on Season 2, whereas cameras likely haven't started rolling on Trinity. But do we see them staying together long-term? Not so much. Prior to Pardo landing his new Netflix gig, High Potential showrunner Todd Harthan was hopeful that we would see Tom again in Season 2. 'I love the guy, and I love the character,' he told TVLine back in February. 'There's a lot of affection, and nobody did anything bad to each other. There's a lovely thing there, so who knows?' This will probably come as a relief to those viewers who are impatiently waiting for Morgan and Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) to succumb to one of television's most time-honored tropes — the will they/won't they dynamic between flirty co-workers. Of course, Tom and Karadec aren't the only important men in Morgan's life. Let's not forget about Ludo (Taran Killam), whose past with his ex remains a bit of a question mark… for now. 'I think the audience has a real appetite to find out what really happened,' Harthan tells us. 'What was it like the day they sat down and had a conversation about what wasn't working? How did they decide how they should co-parent? What caused that? So now it's our job to come up with a story.' High Potential fans, how do you feel about the current state of Morgan's love life? Are you hoping for more Tom in Season 2, or are you ready for her to test the waters with Karadec? Drop a comment with your thoughts below. Everything We Know About High Potential Season 2 So Far View List
Express Tribune
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Steve Howey joins Elle Kennedy's ‘Off Campus' adaptation as Phil Graham
Steve Howey has been cast in a key role for Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming college-set drama Off Campus, based on Elle Kennedy's best-selling book series. Howey, known for his roles in Shameless and High Potential, will portray Phil Graham, the father of star hockey player Garrett Graham. The Off Campus series follows the lives of an elite college ice hockey team and the women connected to them, exploring themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery as they transition into adulthood. The series will adapt Kennedy's five-book collection, with each season focusing on a different player's story. Other series regulars include Antonio Cipriano as Logan, Jalen Thomas Brooks as Tucker, Stephen Kalyn as Dean, and Mika Abdalla as Allie, with Josh Heuston playing Justin, a rival in Season 1. The adaptation is led by Louisa Levy and Gina Fattore as executive producers and co-showrunners, with Temple Hill's Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, and James Seidman also producing. Author Elle Kennedy is involved as a producer alongside Annika Patton, Leanna Billings, Neal Flaherty, and Silver Tree. The Off Campus TV series is expected to be released in 2026.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kaitlin Olson Explains Why, Even on ‘High Potential,' Her Characters Always Find Humor in the Darkness
Kaitlin Olson believes that being able to create genuine moments of levity in depressing situations is the secret to compelling television. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fans know that dark humor has been one of Olson's specialties since the Lethal Weapon sequels. On her smash hit ABC crime drama High Potential, Olson has had the opportunity to deviate from her typical TV type and play an intelligent, emotionally stable and productive member of society, as opposed to the mercurial addict roles she's used to knocking out of the park. Olson's High Potential character, Morgan Gillory, is a genius-level cleaning-lady-turned-crime-solver who helps the LAPD investigate some of the most grisly murders in Southern California while navigating her complicated personal life and raising her three kids on her own. Compared to Olson's other most famous characters on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Hacks, Morgan is a much more grounded and sympathetic figure to the massive High Potential audience, but Olson insists that, even on a broadcast TV police procedural, there's always room for a good laugh at a gory crime scene. In a recent talk with Deadline, Olson discussed her shift in focus from comedy to drama for High Potential, explaining that she still felt it was important for her to incorporate comedic elements into her performance, even if the show wasn't as joke-y as her usual projects. 'I wanted to create a character that was very well-rounded, and there's a lot going on in her life, she's always overwhelmed," Olson said. 'There's always a lot going on in her brain, and sometimes she's able to laugh at herself.' 'She definitely feels fine making fun of people, especially when they're underestimating her, so there's comedy in that,' Olson continued. 'That's just human nature.' And, even if Morgan's version of making fun of people is a calm, concise quip that deconstructs their facade, that doesn't make her casual destructions any less entertaining than when Sweet Dee drunkenly screams swears into a stranger's face. 'I think that the best character-driven dramatic pieces of material, whether it's TV or movies, have comedy sprinkled in, because that's life,' Olson posited. 'There are funny moments and there are snarky things to be said that can be funny, and you have to be able to laugh in dark times. That's just the way the world works, it's also just more fun to watch.' But, to be clear, Olson's dramatic chops are in no way overshadowed by her preternatural comedic timing in High Potential. Said Olson on her recent switch from comedy to drama, 'I grew up doing theater, so I've done all kinds of things and you get to see little glimpses of it in Hacks and the film Champions.' We also got to see her thespian side in a little regional theater production called The Nightman Cometh: Get more Cracked directly to your inbox. Sign up for Cracked newsletters at Cracked News Letters Signup.
