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FOX Gives Series Order to “X-Files” Spoof “Ghosted”
At the start of this year, FOX gave a pilot order to “Ghosted,“ a supernatural comedy which has been described as a spoof of the network’s own series “The X-Files.” The pilot, which hails from 3Arts, Gettin’ Rad Productions and Twentieth Century Fox Television, had Craig Robinson and Adam Scott attached to star, and we’ve just learned FOX has given it a full-on series order.
THR reports today that the half-hour series was picked up by FOX as one of two new comedies for the 2017-18 season. The series will center on a cynical skeptic (Robinson) and a genius “true believer” in the paranormal (Scott) who are recruited by The Bureau Underground to look into the rampant “unexplained” activity in Los Angeles — all while uncovering a larger mystery that could threaten the existence of the human race.
Tom Gormican (That Awkward Moment) penned the script and executive produces alongside showrunner Kevin Etten, Robinson, Adam and Naomi Scott, 3 Arts’ Oly Obst, Mark Schulman and Jonathan Krisel, with the latter having directed the single-camera comedy pilot.
Meanwhile, 10 new episodes of “The X-Files” are also coming soon!
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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