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Gary Coleman Doc Trailer, Judy Greer Joins Owen Wilson Series & More News

Gary Coleman’s life and death are being revisited in an upcoming documentary titled Gary, premiering Thursday, Aug. 29, on Peacock.

The 90-minute program aims to “shed new light on the star’s life and explore the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42,” according to the official description. The documentary provides insight into Coleman’s struggles, including his lifelong illness and depression, financial difficulties, tumultuous marriage, and heartbreaking demise.

Exclusive interviews with Coleman’s Diff’rent Strokes co-star Todd Bridges, former managers, estranged parents, and ex-wife feature prominently in the film.

Ready for some more recent newsy nuggets? Well…

* Judy Greer (Reboot) has been cast as the ex-wife of Owen Wilson’s character in Apple TV+’s untitled golf comedy series. She replaces Jamie Neumann, reports Deadline.

* Netflix and Toho Studios are partnering for a live-action series remake of the 1960 Japanese sci-fi film The Human Vapor, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

* Netflix has also released a trailer for the upcoming movie Uglies, featuring Joey King (The Kissing Booth), Chase Stokes (Outer Banks), Keith Powers (#RealityHigh), Brianne Tju (Scream), and Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black). Scheduled for release on Friday, Sept. 13, the film is set in a “futuristic world that imposes cosmetic surgery at 16,” according to the official logline.

Which of today’s TVLine Items pique your interest?

Source: TVLine, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter