Strahovski: A Woman of Intelligence, Twisted Metal Adds Trio & More Updates

Yvonne Strahovski, known for her roles in “The Handmaid’s Tale” and Peacock’s upcoming “Teacup,” is set to star in and executive-produce a series adaptation of Karin Tanabe’s novel “A Woman of Intelligence,” according to Deadline.

The 2021 novel narrates the story of a 1950s New York City socialite who becomes an FBI informant. The platform for the adaptation has not been specified yet.

Season 2 of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal,” which is currently three weeks into production, has announced new recurring roles, including Saylor Bell Curda (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Walker”), Michael James Shaw (“The Walking Dead”), and Lisa Gilroy (“Glamorous”), according to Deadline.

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

Season 2 of “The Devil’s Hour,” featuring Jessica Raine (“Patrick Melrose”), Peter Capaldi (“Doctor Who”), Nikesh Patel (“Starstruck”), and Phil Dunster (“Ted Lasso”), will premiere on Friday, Oct. 18 on Prime Video, with all five episodes available. The UK thriller has already been renewed for a third season.

“AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special” is set to air on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 8 pm on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu. The special will include interviews with notable figures like Bill Gates, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and technologist Marques Brownlee.