as in Satan
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell Lucifer is depicted as a powerful but proud angel who leads a revolt against heaven

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Recent Examples of Lucifer The 10-episode Exiles comes from a new creative team, with Jason Ning (Lucifer) as showrunner. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 May 2025 Production on the spinoff is set to begin this summer in Los Angeles, with Jason Ning (Lucifer, Mrs. Davis) tapped to serve as showrunner. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 19 May 2025 The network has also ordered Blue Bloods offshoot Boston Blue, CIA (starring Lucifer’s Tom Ellis) and the Harriet Dyer comedy DMV for next season. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 2 May 2025 Ellis, who headlined Lucifer for its six-season run on Fox and Netflix, recently did a season-long arc on Hulu’s Tell Me Lies and will play a lead opposite Sterling K. Brown on the upcoming Hulu limited series Washington Black. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025 Though the actor has played a U.S. president in 24 and God in Lucifer, fans recognize him most as the face of Allstate Insurance, having starred in the company’s commercials since 2013. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 In the source material, Lucifer Morningstar (Gwendoline Christie) leaves Hell, locks its gates, and gives the key to Dream. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 Add to that mix the confused identity of the show, trying to be equal parts Lucifer, Hannibal, and Supernatural, and there just isn’t much to recommend it. Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025 Created and written by Sean Steinberg, the show is being produced by Adam Thal under The Star Film Company banner and Lucifer actress Lesley-Ann Brandt. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • And this even prompted former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to call Russia an enemy of the Iranian people and accuse them of caving to Satan.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
  • Gregory Peck plays a diplomat who secretly adopts a baby who turns out to be the son of Satan.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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  • And Tony nominee Daniel J. Watts nails his portrayal of Sammy Davis Jr. as a real-life devil on the shoulder of the conflicted trailblazer, while Krystal Joy Brown, Kathy Fitzgerald, Ruby Lewis and Kenita Miller turn out stellar performances in multiple roles.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
  • Photo : Riva Yachts Riva 68 Diable The 68 Diable lives up to its name—a handsome devil that will be the most stunning yacht at Venice.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025

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