The Tracking Board’s Daily Debrief (04.26.17)

The Emmys Are Coming and These Shows Shouldn’t Slip Through the Cracks

Neil Turitz is taking a look at the long shots and outsides for the Emmys this year. He examines the shows that have no real chance to be nominated, even though they are doing things that no one else on TV is doing, and doing them exceedingly well.

An Ode to Jonathan Demme, His Perfect Film, and the Compassion of Philadelphia

Jonathan Demme died early Wednesday morning at the age of 73 and left behind an incredible legacy — not just with this films, but with his creativity, empathy, and social impact.

M. Night Shyamalan Announces Glass, Sequel to Unbreakable and Split

In a series of tweets, M. Night Shyamalan announced his next film as Glass, the sequel to both his 2000 film Unbreakable and this year’s Split, with several cast members confirmed to come back.

More News From Around The Web

• Mindy Kaling has optioned the memoirWho Thought This Was a Good Idea? And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House? by Obama White House staffer Alyssa Mastromonaco for a TV series. (Deadline)

• Scream actor Jamie Kennedy has joined the cast of the thriller Spinning Man alongside Pierce Brosnan, Minnie Driver, Guy Pearce, and Alexandra Shipp. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Kate Vernon from The 100 has been tapped for a recurring role in the 10-episode series Condor. (Deadline)