BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Here's a roundup of news Friday from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs:

ROCK ON

The shaggy-haired rocker who set up his amplifier in the posh hotel lobby looked a lot like Fred Armisen. And wasn't that Seth Meyers snapping his picture?

It was indeed a bewigged Armisen getting in a few guitar licks and Meyers recording the moment, part of the promotion for IFC's new "Documentary Now!"

The series parodying famed documentaries and genres reunites former "Saturday Night Live" colleagues Armisen, Meyers and Bill Hader, with the trio serving as writers and producers (with Rhys Thomas) and Armisen and Hader also starring.

"I love that we figured out a way to keep working together," said Meyers, who fitted the project in with his duties as an NBC late-night host. His partners in comedy also are busy: Armisen is the creator and star (with Carrie Brownstein) of IFC's "Portlandia" and the bandleader for Meyers' show, while Hader stars in the Amy Schumer film "Trainwreck."

The series, which boasts Helen Mirren as the host, debuts 10 p.m. EDT Thursday, Aug. 20.

As younger viewers, Meyers and Hader said they were impressed by "The Thin Blue Line," the 1988 documentary about a wrongly convicted man. Armisen, on the other hand, fondly recalled being influenced by the 1970s pop parody film, "The Rutles."

"That to me was the turning point for a new kind of entertainment," Armisen said.

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WU'S HOMECOMING

Hong Kong movie star Daniel Wu is bringing martial arts back to TV in the U.S. with his upcoming series "Into the Badlands," premiering Nov. 19 on AMC.

Born in California, Wu fell into acting while on a post-college trip to Hong Kong. He was discovered in a bar for a TV commercial, which quickly led to his film career. He's gone on to make more than 60 movies.

The six-episode first season of "Badlands" is based on the Chinese novel "Journey to the West."

Wu plays a skilled warrior named Sunny who teams up with a young boy named M.K. (Aramis Knight) on a search for enlightenment in a dangerous land. Sunny teaches M.K. martial arts and he becomes an unrivaled fighter.

"I knew the action had to be kick-ass but also knew we really needed a compelling story," said Wu, who stars on the show and is also an executive producer.

The actor is excited to expand his career to America but says he is grateful to Hong Kong for making him a star.

"Everything I have now is because of what the Hong Kong (film) industry gave me," he said.

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CUBA IS TRENDING

Starz is developing "Cuban Quartet," a series starring Antonio Banderas and based on a popular book series by Leonardo Padura.

Banderas will play a Cuban detective who always dreamed of being a writer. He will also executive produce the series, which will get international distribution by EntertainmentOne.

Cuba is a hot commodity for Hollywood right now.

Discovery Channel recently premiered its series "Cuban Chrome," Conan O'Brien shot recent episodes of his late-night talk show, "Conan," in Cuba, and the American Heroes Channel will air a one-hour documentary on Fidel Castro.

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THE DOCTOR IS IN FOR 'GAME OF THRONES' STAR

When viewers see Maisie Williams on the new season of "Doctor Who," she'll be a brand-new character, not someone from the Doctor's past.

"Once you see what she's up to ... you'll appreciate what a clever idea it was," showrunner Steven Moffat said. "It's a significant role. We're not just getting star value and throwing it away. It's a great part, and she's terrific in it."

Williams is best known as Arya Stark on HBO's "Game of Thrones," and Moffat says her role on "Doctor Who" is different for the 18-year-old actress.

"If people are hugely associated with a much-loved show, then it's good to have them on your show. The audience is clever. They know you're playing somebody else. They don't get confused," he said.

Moffat also teased that "it will take you a moment or two to realize what we're up to" with Williams' character.

Season nine of "Doctor Who," which stars Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and Jenna Coleman as his companion, Clara, premieres Sept. 19 on BBC America.