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Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey are looking forward to parenthood.

Kaley Cuoco shared with fans another glimpse of her baby bump, as she excitedly referred to her and "Ozark" actor boyfriend Tom Pelphrey as "parents" already. The actress took to her Instagram story on Thursday to post a series of snaps that featured her and Pelphrey together. Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey are expecting their first child.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Peacock has shared a first look at Joe Pesci in Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy series “Bupkis.” It was first reported that Pesci would be joining the series in August. He stars alongside Davidson as well as Edie Falco. The half-hour show is described as “a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life.” Pesci stars as Davidson’s grandfather, while Falco will play his mother. It was ordered to series at Peacock in April and is currently in production. “Bupkis” marks just the second regular television role of Pesci’s career. Prior to this, he starred in the short-lived NBC series “Half Nelson” in 1985. Pesci is best known for his film career, in particular his collaborations with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. The trio have worked together on seminal films like “Raging Bull,” “Goodfellas,” “Casino,” and “The Irishman.” Pesci won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his work in “Goodfellas” and was nominated in the same category for both “Raging Bull” and “The Irishman.” Pesci is also known for his roles in films like “My Cousin Vinny,” the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, the first two “Home Alone” films and “JFK.”

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Bel-Air” is getting a new showrunner — again. The Peacock drama series is undergoing a change at the top behind the scenes for the third time as it prepares its second season at the NBCUniversal streamer. Carla Banks Waddles, who previously served as a writer and co-executive producer on Season 1, will now take over as showrunner and executive producer. She takes over from TJ Brady and Rasheed Newson, who have departed the series over creative differences, an individual with knowledge of the situation says. They will still be credited as executive producers going forward.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series at Disney+ has added three new actors to its cast, Variety has learned exclusively. Adam Copeland, Suzanne Cryer, and Jessica Parker Kennedy are the latest additions to the cast of the series based on Rick Riordan Percy Jackson novels. The trio join previously announced series lead Walker Scobell and series regulars Aryan Simhadri and Leah Sava Jeffries. Copeland will appear in a recurring guest star role as Ares, the god of War. Ares is described as “handsome in a wicked way and arrogant, despite not always being the sharpest tool in the shed. He loves conflict and acts as an agent of chaos wherever he goes.”

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Netflix has given a series order to the Western action drama “The Abandons,” which hails from Kurt Sutter. The show was first reported to be in development at the streaming giant back in November 2021. Netflix has given the show a 10 episode order. The show’s official logline states: “As a group of diverse, outlier families pursue their Manifest Destiny in 1850s Oregon, a corrupt force of wealth and power, coveting their land, tries to force them out. These abandoned souls, the kind of lost souls living on the fringe of society, unite their tribes to form a family and fight back. In this bloody process, ‘justice’ is stretched beyond the boundaries of the law. The Abandons will explore that fine line between survival and law, the consequences of violence, and the corrosive power of secrets, as this family fights to keep their land.”

Friends till the end! Kaley Cuoco recalled the way her costars on The Big Bang Theory supported her during her divorce from first husband Ryan Sweeting.

Tom Pelphrey says Kaley Cuoco's pregnancy is "a beautiful thing". The 40-year-old actor and the former 'Big Bang Theory' star are expecting their first child together with their baby girl due in 2023, and he has opened up on the wonderful news. He told Extra: "We're so excited.

Kaley Cuoco is sharing all details about her pregnancy, following the happy announcement with her boyfriend Tom Pelphrey. The couple are expecting their first child, and the actress is revealing her experience, including her struggles during the first trimester.The 36-year-old star explained that she felt “horribly sick” and has been “sleeping every day between setups,” as she is also busy filming her new project ‘Role Play.’She also said to her fans that she had been experiencing cravings, including a “subway sandwich craze that lasted about three days,” praising her boyfriend for helping her find the perfect tuna sandwich while on a trip to Denmark.“This dress would not have fit even a week later,” Kaley wrote, referring to the dress she wore to the 2022 Emmy Awards, in which she was hiding her baby bump, while posing with Tom on the red carpet.The couple made the announcement on social media, sharing some sweet photos in celebration of the pregnancy, sharing their excitement for expanding their family.“Baby girl Pelphrey coming 2023,” the star wrote on social media, “beyond blessed and over the moon… I love you Tom Pelphrey!!!”Kaley had previously talked about her plans to have kids, explaining during an interview in 2018 that she was focused on working at the time.

boss is sending his well wishes to Kaley Cuoco! In an interview with ET on Wednesday, producer Chuck Lorre gushed over Cuoco's pregnancy announcement and was sure to wish her congratulations. «I found out today,» he shared with ET's Nischelle Turner, while sitting down with writer Jessica Radloff to discuss her new oral history book, .The 36-year-old actress announced this week that she and her boyfriend, actor Tom Pelphrey, are expecting their first child -- a baby girl.«She and Tommy are so perfect together,» said Radloff, who worked closely with Cuoco while crafting the book. «They are just so happy. I'm so thrilled for her and they're gonna be such great parents, I absolutely know it.»As for what kind of mother Cuoco will be, Lorre cracks: «She's gonna be a helicopter mom! Gonna be all over this kid.» Radloff adds, «For as busy as Kaley is, she is so on top of things.… She will have a chart for this kid, I mean, it will be amazing.»Cuoco previously starred as Penny on the hit sitcom, which ran from 2007 to 2019.

Tom Pelphrey and girlfriend Kaley Cuoco announced this week that they were expecting their first child, a baby girl.

Ready for fatherhood! Shortly after Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey announced they are expecting their first child, the Ozark alum gushed about how he already can’t wait to meet their little one.

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey's romance has been nothing short of whirlwind proportions, and the two are taking it to the next level as they prepare to welcome a baby girl in 2023.MORE: Kaley Cuoco shares incredible baby news: 'Baby girl Pelphrey coming 2023'The two were first romantically linked to one another in May of 2022, and the star was keen on sharing her budding romance on social media, quickly prompting fans to gush over them.She went "Instagram official" with the former Ozark star on 4 May, sharing a collection of photos in which she updated fans on her life, including the new relationship, with loved-up photos of the two.WATCH: Kaley Cuoco shares sweet relationship milestone with Tom PelphreyMORE: Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey share photo of new pet adopted togetherFans were quick to express joy over the news at the time, writing: "Beaming with joy for you," and: "So happy for you," as well as: "Such happy news."By June, she proved how serious she was about her relationship, revealing that she had met his family. His family – Tom is originally from New Jersey –  welcomed her with open arms, and she shared a photo of herself holding a chocolate cake decorated with M&M's, and written in pink frosting was: "Welcome to NJ Kaley!"The actor quickly knew the way to his girlfriend's heart, and weeks after going public, Kaley shared the adorable way he honored one of the most meaningful parts of her life.

beau Tom Pelphrey will be having a little girl together. The actress didn’t stop there, however. Instead, she shared a slew of moments from the last several months in which she was pregnant but didn't want the fans to know.

Future besties! Kaley Cuoco was quickly supported by her famous circle of friends after announcing her first pregnancy — including Beth Behrs.

Kaley Cuoco is getting candid about her pregnancy journey after sharing her baby news on Tuesday.  "The Big Bang Theory" star took to her Instagram to reveal she was feeling "horribly sick" in a series of throwback photos.  During her first trimester, the mom-to-be revealed her mini baby bump and wrote in a caption:"Hey @monettemoio remember that time we shot an action film while I was pregnant and horribly sick and you had to take care of me and be me and do all the things as non pregnant me?!" Kaley Cuoco is getting candid about her pregnancy journey after sharing her baby news on Tuesday.  (Getty Images/Instagram) Cuoco was seen in the next video alongside a horse and wrote "introducing the bub to the horses."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Kaley Cuoco (@kaleycuoco) The 36-year-old actress shared a photo of her napping while filming her upcoming movie "Role Play." During her first trimester, the mom-to-be Kaley Cuoco revealed her mini baby bump. (Instagram) "This was every day between setups lol," the text read over her photo, along with a green sickness animated emoji.  36-year-old actress Kaley Cuoco shared a photo of her napping while filming for her upcoming movie "Role Play." (Instagram) In the photo of Cuoco napping, she is seen wearing AirPods with luggage placed next to her.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Tom Pelphrey (@tommypelphrey) She continued to point out her pregnancy cravings in a photo of her eating and shared that she had a "Subway sandwich craze that lasted about three days." Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey are expecting their first child.

Keeping a secret. Kaley Cuoco joked about hiding her growing baby bump at the 2022 Emmy Awards, shortly after announcing that she and boyfriend Tom Pelphrey are expecting their first child.

OMG! Kaley Cuoco is gonna be a momma!!

The star of The Big Bang Theory and announced that she is expecting a baby girl with boyfriend Tom Pelphrey (you might recognize him from Ozark). The couple dropped the news on the evening of Tuesday, October 11.

Coming soon! Kaley Cuoco has given fans glimpses of her pregnancy progress since announcing she and Tom Pelphrey have a baby on the way.

Kaley Cuoco once had a horseback riding accident that nearly saw her leg amputated. In an excerpt of The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series posted by Vanity Fair, the Big Bang Theory star told the story of a horseback riding accident that occurred over a decade ago. Her co-star Johnny Galecki and series creator Chuck Lorre helped tell the story in the excerpt.

KALEY Cuoco and boyfriend Tommy Pelphrey have announced that they're expecting a baby together just months into their romance. The duo shared the exciting news on Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a series of sweet photos from what appeared to be their gender reveal.

Kaley Cuoco and her boyfriend Tom Pelphrey are expecting their first baby. The Big Bang Theory actress and her Ozark actor beau will welcome a baby girl in 2023, Kaley shared on Instagram.

The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, 36, revealed that she and partner Tom Pelphrey, 40, are expecting a baby girl next year. It comes just over five months after the pair confirmed they were dating in May. Cuoco shared the news on Instagram with a series of photos including one in which she held several pregnancy tests alongside Ozark star Pelphrey.

Motherhood on the brain. Kaley Cuoco has long been candid about her desire to become a mom — years before she announced in October 2022 that she and boyfriend Tom Pelphrey are expecting their first child.

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey are going to be parents! The star announced on Tuesday that she and her boyfriend are expecting their first child together.The news comes just over a year after Cuoco and her ex-husband, Karl Cook, announced they were separating, with their divorce being finalized in June. Meanwhile, she's been living her best life in her adorable whirlwind romance with Pelphrey, posting PDA snapshots and sharing red carpet moments.However, the news of her pregnancy still proved surprising to many fans.

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey are expecting their first child together. The "Big Bang Theory" star took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the exciting news.

Kaley Cuoco is going to be a mom! The 36-year-old actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce that she and her boyfriend, Tom Pelphrey, are expecting their first child, a baby girl.«Baby girl Pelphrey coming 2023

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Village Roadshow Television has acquired the rights to Lana Harper’s novel “Payback’s a Witch” with the intention of developing it onto a TV series, Variety has learned exclusively. The book is the first installment in Harper’s “Witches of Thistle Grove” novel series, with the planned show set to take that name as well. Per the official logline, “Witches of Thistle Grove” is “a show about Emmy Harlow, a young woman with big dreams who abandoned her charming but podunk hometown to prove herself in the big city. When she’s suddenly called home nine years later to fulfill a family obligation — which, okay, happens to be arbitrating a centuries-old gauntlet — she’s forced to confront family rifts, broken friendships, and Gareth Blackmoore — a detestable but Hot AF ex who broke her heart and, it turns out, also screwed her friends: Her childhood bestie Linden Thorn, and the sexy, dangerous Talia Avramov, a bad-ass that Emmy always crushed on from afar. Reframing old friendships, reconciling with family, and enacting revenge are things Emmy used to hide from. But if she can face her fears, she can take her power back. And that’s critical. Because Emmy Harlow is a witch.”

Kaley Cuoco very nearly lost her leg.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The “Goosebumps” series at Disney+ has added both Zack Morris and Isa Briones to its cast as series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively. The duo join previously announced cast members Ana Yi Puig, Miles McKenna, and Will Price as well as Justin Long. Per the official logline, “The series follows a group of five high schoolers who unleash supernatural forces upon their town and must all work together — thanks to and in spite of their friendships, rivalries and pasts with each other — in order to save it, learning much about their own parents’ teenage secrets in the process.” According to Disney Branded Television, the series is influenced by five of the most popular “Goosebumps” books.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Boxing great Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez is teaming with Cartuna and Campanario Entertainment to develop an adult animated series inspired by his life and career, Variety has learned exclusively. “I’m excited to see my story and my career brought to TV through this incredible medium,” Álvarez said. “It will give my loyal fans a new way to follow my journey to the top of boxing and can also bring new followers to this beautiful sport.” Erick Galindo (“The Ballad of Chalino Sanchez,” “Out of The Shadows: Children of 86”) will write and executive produce the series. James and Adam Belfer, the co-heads of Cartuna, will executive produce along with along with Mike Flavin, senior vice president of development at Cartuna. Jaime Dávila and Rico Martínez will executive produce for Campanario Entertainment. The project is currently in development and is expected to be taken out to networks and streamers later this year.