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ABC News Live will premiere “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere – A Conversation with the Cast,” hosted by Good Morning co-anchor George Stephanopoulos on Oct 21 at 8:30pm ET/PT. The conversation will include singer Bruce Springsteen, who will talk about the behind the scenes of the biopic. The special will be the only on-camera sit down with Springsteen and the team behind the film to discuss the production of the movie, doing live performances, and more. “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” stars Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Stephen Graham, Odessa Young, Johnny Cannizzaro, Grace Gummer, Gaby Hoffmann, and Paul Walter Hauser. Watch an exclusive clip from the special below. RELEASE DATES “Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay” will premiere Nov. 11 on Bravo, with all three parts dropping on Peacock on Nov. 12. The series premiere will follow after an episode of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.” The limited series will “fracture the church’s seemingly perfect veneer to expose the secrets that have been kept behind closed doors.” Each episode will follow Gay as she uncovers the truth from abuse survivors, ex-Mormons, and former LDS church leaders while reflecting on her departure from the church. The series will delve into the church’s practices, and allow victims to come forward with their experiences to bring further awareness. PROGRAMMING Great American Media has greenlit Season 2 of “Crossroad Springs” as well as the musical holiday special, “Crossroad Springs Christmas.” “Crossroads Springs” is an original faith-based drama series from Great American Media. The second season will premiere in 2026 across Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family and GFAM+. The “Crossroad Springs Christmas” will air this December as part of the studio’s fifth anniversary of Great American Christmas. The one-hour special will feature original musical performances from “Crossroads Springs” stars Jonathan Stoddard and Jillian Cardarelli. The series also stars Emily Alatalo, Brittney Underwood, Shaun Johnston, Kate Drummond, Jesse Hutch, Erin Agostino and Jon McLaren. It was developed by Nicely Entertainment and Brain Power Studios, and is executive produced Vanessa Shapiro and Beth Stevenson. DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCTION Cas Anvar has joined “S.W.A.T Exiles” in a guest starring role, starring opposite Shemar Moore, Jay Harrington and Patrick St. Esprit. He will portray Monte Barzarian, who is described as “tough as nails, intimidating and physically strong, running a family business with an iron hand that is a front for a drug empire for years,” according to the release. The spinoff series, which came from the 2017 CBS drama, follows a “last-chance experimental SWAT unit” that’s “made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits.” After one of their high-profile missions goes sideways and Daniel “Hondo” Harrison (Moore) gets pulled out of a forced retirement to lead this new team,” per the release. Anvar’s guest star role marks his return to TV after appearing in several films this year. His film and TV credits include “Doin’ It,” “The Expanse,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Cardinal,” among others. AWARDS The Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP will take place on Jan. 10 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Alan Cumming, who currently serves as the host of Peacock’s “The Traitors.” For over two decades, Movies for Grownups with AARP has spotlighted age-positive storytelling, honoring and celebrating the contributions of 50-plus talent across film and television. The 2025 Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP will celebrate actors in categories such as Best Actor & Actress, Best Movie for Grownups, Best TV or Limited Series, Best Director, and more. The ceremony will honor one recipient with the Career Achievement Award, celebrating their impact in the entertainment industry throughout various performances.
