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Hulu presents upcoming original series 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 4, final season of 'Shrill' & 'Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.' at television critics association winter press tour

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Fri, Feb 26th 2021 09:50 am

Company greenlights limited series ‘Iron Mike’ from ‘I, Tonya’ team

Premium streamer renews fan favorite ‘Animaniacs’ for 3rd season

On Thursday, during the Television Critics Association’s Winter Press Tour, Hulu presented the company’s lineup of upcoming original programming, including the fourth season of Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody Award-winning series “The Handmaid’s Tale”; the third and final season of comedy series “Shrill” starring Aidy Bryant; and new adult animation series “Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.,” all of which join the company’s collection of premium original content.

The company also announced a series order for new original limited series “Iron Mike” from 20th Television and the team behind “I, Tonya,” as well as an early third season renewal for “Animaniacs” from Steven Spielberg.

“With returning seasons of award-winning comedies and dramas, Hulu’s 2021 slate of original series truly has something for everyone,” said Craig Erwich, president of Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome back the stories and characters fans have connected with in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Shrill,’ ‘Animaniacs’ and ‘Love, Victor,’ while taking viewers deeper into the character of Mike Tyson in ‘Iron Mike’ and bringing animated but deeply human characters to life in ‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.’ ”

With 39.4 million subscriptions as of Jan. 2, Hulu has gained momentum over the past year with the streamer recently earning a record 10 Golden Globe nominations across five titles, five SAG Award nominations, five WGA Award nominations and seven NAACP Image Award nominations.

Hulu Greenlights Limited Series ‘Iron Mike’

Hulu has picked up 8-episode limited series “Iron Mike.” From the team behind “I, Tonya,” the series explores the wild, tragic and controversial life and career behind one of the most polarizing figures in sports culture – heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

From 20th Television and created by “I, Tonya” screenwriter Steven Rogers, showrunner Karin Gist will executive produce with Claire Brown of The Gist Of It, along with the “I, Tonya” team of Rogers, director Craig Gillespie, Clubhouse Pictures’ Bryan Unkeless and Scott Morgan, LuckyChap’s Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Brett Hedblom and Entertainment 360’s Darin Friedman.

‘Animaniacs’ Picks Up Early Third Season Renewal Ahead of Season Two Launch

Following a successful first season and practically blowing up the internet, “Animaniacs” has been renewed for a third, zany season on Hulu, consisting of 10 episodes. The series garnered the most social mentions of any Hulu Original to date over its season one opening weekend, proving fans can’t get enough of watching Yakko, Wakko and Dot as they wreak havoc and mayhem in the lives of everyone they meet.

The second season of “Animaniacs” will debut later this year.

After returning to their beloved home, the Warner Bros. Water Tower, the Animaniacs waste no time in causing chaos and comic confusion as they run loose through the studio and beyond, turning the world into their personal playground. Joining Yakko, Wakko and Dot are fan-favorite characters Pinky and the Brain who will also return to continue their quest for world domination.

Hulu, Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation join forces again to extend the legacy of the iconic, family friendly animated series. Steven Spielberg returns as executive producer of the series, with Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, Amblin Television co-presidents Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey also serving as executive producers. Wellesley Wild serves as showrunner and executive producer. Gabe Swarr serves as co-executive producer. “Animaniacs” is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.

Hulu Reveals Premiere Dates for Upcoming 2021 Originals

•“The Handmaid’s Tale”: The fourth season of “The Handmaid's Tale” premieres with three episodes on Wednesday, April 28. In the 10-episode upcoming season, June (Elisabeth Moss) strikes back against Gilead as a fierce rebel leader, but the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges. Her quest for justice and revenge threatens to consume her and destroy her most cherished relationships.

The series stars Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Alexis Bledel, Ann Dowd, Max Minghella, Madeline Brewer, O-T Fagbenle, Amanda Brugel, Bradley Whitford and Sam Jaeger.

Watch “The Handmaid’s Tale” teaser: https://youtu.be/pmcWPOH4Yqw.

•“Shrill”: The third and final season of “Shrill” premieres all eight episodes on Friday, May 7. The new season finds Annie (Aidy Bryant) energized by her breakup with dud boyfriend Ryan (Luka Jones) and her newfound momentum at work. Annie feels like everything is finally falling into place for her, but does she actually know how to get what she wants?

“Shrill” stars Bryant, Lolly Adefope, Ian Owens and John Cameron Mitchell.

Watch the “Shrill” teaser: https://youtu.be/VL5nyZzF-QU.

•“Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.”: Hulu’s new adult animated comedy series “Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.” premieres all 10 episodes Friday, May 21. In “Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.,” the megalomaniacal supervillain M.O.D.O.K. (Patton Oswalt) has long pursued his dream of one day conquering the world. But after years of setbacks and failures fighting the Earth’s mightiest heroes, M.O.D.O.K. has run his evil organization A.I.M. into the ground. Ousted as A.I.M.’s leader, while also dealing with his crumbling marriage and family life, the Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing is set to confront his greatest challenge yet!

The series stars Oswalt, Melissa Fumero, Aimee Garcia, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ben Schwartz, Beck Bennett, Jon Daly and Sam Richardson.

Watch the “Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.” teaser: https://youtu.be/xuzivJRlxNw.

•“Love, Victor”: The popular teen dramedy “Love, Victor” returns with all 10 episodes on Friday, June 11. Season two picks up with a newly out-of-the-closet Victor (Michael Cimino) entering his junior year at Creekwood High. However, being out brings new challenges as Victor faces a family struggling with his revelation, a heartbroken ex-girlfriend in Mia (Rachel Naomi Hilson), and the difficulties of being an openly gay star athlete – all while navigating the excitement of his new relationship with Benji (George Sear).

The series stars Cimino, Ana Ortiz, James Martinez, Isabella Ferreira, Mateo Fernandez, Hilson, Bebe Wood, Sear, Anthony Turpel and Mason Gooding.

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