Rob Mills on Resuming 'Mormon Wives,' Casting Ciara on 'DWTS' and Bachelor Future
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is resuming production after a pause due to domestic violence investigations, with the status of central figures Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul still uncertain and production plans evolving day-to-day.
- The fate of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” remains uncertain, with no new updates as the network assesses the situation following controversy surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul, the show’s lead.
- Hulu announced new projects including a spinoff of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” set in Orange County and two new cast members for “Dancing With the Stars,” featuring Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins.
- Disney is developing new reality shows such as “Ring by Spring Break,” inspired by a TikTok trend, and “The Mob,” produced by Stephen Lambert and hosted by Parker Posey, expanding their unscripted content slate.
- “Bachelor in Paradise” is confirmed to return next summer, with casting and production plans underway, while the next “Bachelor” lead has not yet been selected as the network aims to carefully plan future installments.
