Pilot season is already in the rear view and staffing season is in full swing. With an ear to the ground, SSN is on hand to provide you with a printable guide of the latest staffing updates on the pilots ordered to network series. Stay tuned to SSN as this grid is updated with new information.
The Latest Network Staffing Updates on Pilots Ordered to Series – All in an Easy to Print Grid
TV Development For 6/10/14: Untitled Gary Lennon/Robert Downey Jr. Rehab Center Project Set For Showtime
TV Development For 6/17/14: Randall Wallace’s ‘Point of Honor’ Set For Amazon Studios
TV Development For 7/01/14: Colin Farrell On Board for HBO’s Stillwater, Starz Engaged on The Girlfriend Experience
TV Development For 7/15/14: Alfred Gough & Miles Millar’s ‘Badlands’ Set For Six-Episode Order At AMC
TV Development For 7/29/14: Joseph Fiennes To Star In & Executive Produce ‘Nostradamus’
TV Development For 8/12/14: ‘Untitled Hilary Winston Project’ Set For NBC
TV Development for 8/19/14: Stephen Frears Set to Direct Fox FDR Limited Series ‘No Ordinary Time’
TV Development For 8/26/14: Malcolm Gladwell & Glen Gordon Caron’s ‘The Cure’ Set For Fox
TV Development For 9/2/14: Lord Miller’s ‘The Greatest American Hero’ Set For Fox
TV Development For 9/9/14: Lauren Iungerich Makes First Hour-Long Sale With ‘Couch Detective’ For ABC
The Latest Network Staffing Updates on Pilots Ordered to Series – All in an Easy to Print Grid
Pilot season is already in the rear view and staffing season is in full swing. With an ear to the ground, SSN is on hand to provide you with a printable guide of the latest staffing updates on the pilots ordered to network series. Stay tuned to SSN as this grid is updated with new information.
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TV Development For 9/9/14: Lauren Lungerich Makes First Hour-Long Sale With ‘Couch Detective’ For ABC
TV Development For 9/16/14: ‘Digital Fortress’ Adaptation Set For ABC
TV Development For 9/23/14: Warner Bros. Lines Up DC Comic Property Lucifer at Fox
Problem Child Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Companies: TBD Entertainment, American Work, Inc. Executive Producers: Scot Armstrong, Peter Traugott, Rachel Kaplan Writer: Scot Armstrong Logline: A couple conned into adopting a troubled seven-year boy who wreaks havoc in their lives and leaves a path of destruction anywhere he goes. Details: Based on the film, Problem Child, (USA/ 1990), directed by Dennis Dugan and starring John Ritter. Lucifer Network: FOX Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Companies: Aggressive Mediocrity, Inc, DC Comics/Vertigo Executive Producer: Tom Kapinos Writer: Tom Kapinos Logline: Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer resigns his throne and abandons his kingdom for the gorgeous, shimmering insanity of Los Angeles, where he opens an exclusive piano bar called Lux. SSN Insight: Adapted from the DC Comic, if this joins the fray, Warner Bros. will have six primetime comic book series on air with Arrow and new series The Flash, Constantine, Gotham and iZombie (midseason). This doesn't count pilots for Supergirl and Titans (based on the comic Teen Titans) in the works.
L.A. Crime Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Companies: Mandeville Films/TV Executive Producers: Steven Baigelman, David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Laurie Zaks Writer: Steven Baigelman Logline: Centers on two LA cops in the late 1970's searching for a serial killer team amidst the rock-and-roll, coke-ridden streets of the allusive Sunset Strip. The Ultimate Getaway Network: FOX Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Companies: Vendetta Productions, Exhibit A Executive Producers: Sheldon Turner, Seth Gordon, Kevin Costello, Jennifer Klein Writer: Kevin Costello Logline: A commercial airline flight crew escapes the drudgery and degradation of their jobs by using layovers to commit robberies in different cities across the country. SSN Insight: Costello used to be Klein’s assistant working on many of her projects, but this is his first project sold since he completed Fox’s emerging writers program. Untitled Bowman / Garcia Project Network: CBS Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Companies: Amigos de Garcia Productions Executive Producers: Greg Garcia, Alix Jaffe, Bobby Bowman Writer: Bobby Bowman Logline: Workplace comedy set in a music store. SSN Insight: Garcia has also sold to CBS an Untitled project from Chris Harris, that centers on a couple who wants to set up two friends who may be perfect for each other. My Love From Another Star Network: ABC Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Companies: HB Entertainment, EnterMedia Content Executive Producers: Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain, Ji-eun Park, Bomi Moon, Sebastian Lee, David Kim Writers: Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain Logline: A supernatural love story about a world-famous popstar and her anti-social neighbor, who happens to be from another planet. Details: Based on the Korean format. SSN Insight: The project drew record viewership in Korea and China, where it became the most viewed program. Untitled Carol Mendelsohn Journalism Dramedy Project Network: ABC Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Company: Carol Mendelsohn Productions Executive Producers: Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz Writer: Liz Heldens Logline: A disgraced journalist is forced to go back to work for his former intern, who has since invented a BuzzFeed/PopSugar-type news site. Details: Put Pilot + Penalty SSN Insight: Mendelsohn is also developing Game of Silence, being written by David Hudgins, for NBC. Untitled Stephnie Weir Comedy Project Network: ABC Studio: CBS Television Studios Executive Producers: Stephnie Weir, Meghan Schumacher Writer: Stephnie Weir Logline: Centers on a branch manager in a credit union who believes he can finally shake their podunk image and compete with the newly arrived uberbank with his new style of management. SSN Insight: Weir will next appear on FX’s The Comedians, opposite Josh Gad and Billy Crystal. Untitled Mark Gordon Quantico Project Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company: Mark Gordon Company Executive Producers: Josh Safran, Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper Writer: Josh Safran Logline: A group of young, sexy FBI recruits, all with specific reasons for joining, go through training given by current Special Agents at the college-like Quantico base in Virginia. One of the recruits turns out to be a sleeper terrorist who creates the most severe terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11. Details: Script Commitment SSN Insight: This is the first sale of the season for the Mark Gordon Company. Their USA project Benched, just received an airdate of October 28th. Untitled Mark V. Olsen / Will Scheffer Comedy Project Network: HBO Production Company: Anima Sola Productions Executive Producers: Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer Co-Executive Producer: Judith Godreche Writers: Mark V. Olsen, Will Scheffer, Judith Godreche Logline: A famous French actress moves to the U.S. and, with savoir faire, goes to great lengths to keep her unorthodox family together. SSN Insight: Olsen and Scheffer adapted and currently run HBO’s Getting On, which will return for a second season in November. Niño Santo Network: A&E Production Companies: A&E Studios, Amblin Television, Canana Films Executive Producers: Jeff Pinkner, Mauricio Katz, Pedro Peirano, Diego Luna, Gael Garcia Bernal, Pablo Cruz, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey Writers: Mauricio Katz, Pedro Peirano Logline: A group of young doctors are sent to vaccinate the locals in a remote village, where they encounter an unusual cult headed by an enigmatic faith healer. The curiosity of the doctors leads them to become involved with this group in the name of science. As they witness Niño’s "miracles," they begin to weigh scientific impossibility against the possibility of faith. Details: Based on the Mexican series, Niño Santo, which premiered in 2011. The Greatest Love Story Ever Told Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Company: The District Executive Producers: Ruben Fleischer, David Bernard, Justin Spitzer Writer: Justin Spitzer Director: Ruben Fleischer Logline: The story centers on a disparate group of employees working at a big box store in middle America, and the love stories that will ultimately unfold among them. SSN Insight: Spitzer is currently a Co-Executive producer on Fox’s Mulaney and his project The Money Pit from last season is still on hold. Fantasy Life Network: FOX Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company: 3 Arts Entertainment Executive Producers: Kevin Connolly, Tim McAuliffe, Jonathan Berry, Greg Walter, Michael Rotenberg, Troy Zien Writer: Tim McAuliffe Cast: Kevin Connolly Logline: Mitch is a regular guy who lands his ultimate dream job working in the fantasy sports department at a major sports network. Details: Based on the memoir, Fantasy Life: The Outrageous, Uplifting, and Heartbreaking World of Fantasy Sports from the Guy Who’s Lived It, written by Matthew Berry. Acquittal Network: CBS Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: Jerry Bruckheimer Television Executive Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, Rick Eid Co-Executive Producer: KristieAnne Reed Writer: Rick Eid Logline: Centers on an influential trial consultant who works alternately for the prosecution and the defense, using unorthodox ideas and tactics, often more psychological than legal. Details: Based on the book Acquittal: An Insider Reveals the Stories and Strategies Behind Today’s Most Infamous Verdicts, written by Richard Gabriel. SSN Insight: Eid is coming off CBS’ Hostages, where he was the showrunner and Executive Producer. In America Network: HBO Studio: Fox Television Studios Executive Producers: Jim Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan, Kristen Sheridan, Dan Halsted, Pancho Mansfield Writers: Jim Sheridan, Naomi Sheridan, Kristen Sheridan Logline: Centers on an Irish family who, broke and looking for a fresh start, settles in an apartment building in the Bronx where they struggle to befriend their neighbors, also immigrants, and realize they all have one thing in common: a past that continues to haunt them. Details: Based on the film In America (USA/2002), directed by Jim Sheridan starring Samantha Morton, Paddy Considine and Djimon Hounsou. SSN Insight: Project stems from Halsted’s first look deal with Fox Television Studios. This would mark Sheridan’s television debut. Pair Of Aces Network: ABC Studio: Universal Television Production Companies: UnbeliEVAble Entertainment, Conde Nast Entertainment Group Executive Producers: Eva Longoria, Ben Spector, Dawn Ostroff, Gina Marcheschi Writers: Meredith Lavender, Marcie Ulin Logline: Latino golden boys Chris and Alex Reyes are brothers who are both best friends and rivals. They are rising stars in Texas politics whose destiny is engineered by their manipulative mother Maria. She is determined to turn the Reyes family into the most powerful dynasty modern politics has ever seen. Details: Loosely based on the article, Pair of Aces: Rising Democratic Stars Julián and Joaquin Castro, written by Jacob Weisberg and published in Vogue Magazine on March 1, 2013. SSN Insight: Longoria’s company is also developing NBC’s Critical, written by Katie Lovejoy. Untitled Patrick Aison Drama Project Network: FOX Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company: Chris Morgan Productions Executive Producer: Chris Morgan Writer: Patrick Aison Logline: A vengeful young woman and a master assassin form an unlikely partnership. As he teaches her the art of the kill, their personal lives become entangled. SSN Insight: Morgan also just sold an Untitled Greg Russo Project to Fox about a suburban family man, who on the side, runs the most successful custom-ticket auto-theft ring in Los Angeles. Los Serrano Network: FOX Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Companies: GloboMedia, Ombra Films Executive Producers: Mike Scully, Julie Scully, Daniel Ecija Bernal, Laura Fernandez Espero, Jaume Collet-Serra, Juan Sola Writers: Mike Scully, Julie Scully Logline: A widower with three sons reconnects and marries his high school sweetheart, a divorced mother of two girls. Details: Based on the Spanish multi-camera comedy series, Los Serrano, created by Daniel Ecija Berna, which premiered on Telecino in 2003. SSN Insight: Project has been adapted in nine other countries. Untitled Gail Berman / Andrew Reich / Ted Cohen Comedy Project Network: CBS Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company: Jackal Group Executive Producers: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen, Gail Berman Writers: Andrew Reich, Ted Cohen Logline: A multi-generational family comedy. SSN Insight: This is the first sale for Berman through her new production company. Follow Your Heart Network: ABC Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: Kapital Entertainment Executive Producers: Nastaran Dibai, Aaron Kaplan Writer: Nastaran Dibai Logline: Centers on a widow and single mother who, after having given up on love, finds herself drawn to the new guy in her building. That’s because, unbeknownst to her, he was the recipient of her husband’s heart. SSN Insight: Project reunites Kaplan and Dibai who worked together on Kaplan’s first pilot ever sold. They also developed a widow project at NBC together last season, which never moved forward and Dibai was a co-executive producer on CBS’ Friends with Better Lives which Kaplan produced.TV Development For 9/30/14: Jennifer Garner Putting on EP Hat to Develop Half Full for Fox, Josh Schwartz EP on Felony Twins
Untitled John Krasinski/ Shawn Wines/ Aaron Kaplan Garbage Collection Comedy Project Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Companies: Sunday Night Productions, Kapital Entertainment Executive Producers: John Krasinski, Allyson Seeger, Mike Sablone, Shawn Wines, Aaron Kaplan Writer: Shawn Wines Logline: A disgraced law student, out of options, is forced to turn to the exotic and lucrative world of NYC garbage collection. SSN Insight:Krasinski’s, Sunday Night Productions, has also sold an Untitled Josh Siegal Project to NBC about a middle-aged ad executive who unexpectedly loses his job and cobbles together a ragtag team to launch his own grassroots agency from his garage.
Queen Of The South Network: USA Studio: Fox Television Studios Production Company: Friendly Films Executive Producers: Mark Fortin, Joshua Miller, David T. Friendly, Pancho Mansfield Writers: M.A. Fortin, Joshua John Miller Logline: After her drug-dealing boyfriend is unexpectedly murdered in Mexico, Teresa Mendoza is forced to go on the run and seek refuge in America. There, she teams with an unlikely figure from her past to bring down the leader of the same drug trafficking ring that has her on the run. In the process, she learns the tools of the trade and strategically positions herself to become the leader of the cartel. Details: Based on the novel, La Reina Del Sur, written by Arturo Perez-Reverte, which was also the inspiration for the Telemundo series, which premiered in 2011.
Eat, Sleep, Poop Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Company: Storyline Entertainment Executive Producers: David Bickel, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron Consulting Producers: Mark Nicholson, Dr. Scott W. Cohen Writer: David Bickel Logline: A celebrity pediatrician is top of the line and revered at work but is not as good practicing what he preaches with his wife and kids at home. Details: Inspired by the book Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide To Your Baby’s First Year, written by Dr. Scott W. Cohen.
Real Genius Network: NBC Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Companies: Happy Madison Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment Executive Producers: Craig DiGregorio, Dave King, Doug Robinson, Oly Obst Writers: Craig DiGregorio, Dave King Logline: A look at the relationship between a rock star-like genius and a sheltered, naive co-worker. Details: Based on the 1985 movie, Real Genius, (USA/1985) directed by Martha Coolidge and starring Val Kilmer. SSN Insight: Project will be written in present day.
Telenova Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Company: UnbeliEVAble Entertainment Executive Producers: Eva Longoria, Ben Spector, Christine Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein Writer: Christine Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein Logline: An ambitious telenovela star struggles to stay on top in a world where the drama on-camera is nothing compared to the drama off-camera. Details: The project will get a 13-episode order if Longoria commits to star or a pilot order if she doesn’t. SSN Insight: An Untitled Emily Halpern / Sarah Haskins Project is also being developed at ABC with eyes on Longoria to star and Executive Produce. If she commits, there will be a 13-episode penalty attached to the project. This project centers on a successful home renovator who can’t stop problem solving when she leaves the job site – especially when it comes to her boyfriend, her family, a random delivery guy, and basically everyone she comes into contact with.
Tuned Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Company: UnbeliEVAble Entertainment Executive Producers: Zachary Levi, Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont, Eva Longoria, Ben Spector Writers: Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont Cast: Zachary Levi (has been mentioned) Logline: An ambitious New Yorker's life is upended by sudden musical hallucinations. While these vivid hallucinations threaten to completely derail his enviable life, he’ll eventually realize that they might lead him on a more fulfilling journey. SSN Insight: This marks the fifth sale for Eva Longoria's shingle UnbeliEVAble Entertainment this season.
The Felony Twins Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company: Fake Empire Executive Producers: David Hemingson, Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Leonard Goldstein Writer: David Hemingson Logline: An unlikely trio of investigators' social lives are as wild as their cases. A young lawyer at an upscale firm discovers that two eccentric sisters at his downscale Hollywood apartment have an obsession with crime and covertly enlists them as investigators in his cases. But he must keep them a secret from his superiors at the firm. SSN Insight: This is the second project for Fake Empire who are also developing a project with Jeff Wadlow at ABC.
Untitled Tommy Johnagin Comedy Project Network: CBS Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: Doozer Productions Executive Producers: Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Bill Lawrence, Jeff Ingold Co-Executive Producer: Tommy Johnagin Writers: Tommy Johnagin, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker Cast: Tommy Johnagin Logline: A standup comic raises a family in a small Midwestern town. Details: Inspired by Tommy Johnagin's life. Ordered to pilot. SSN Insight: Halpern and Schumacker are also developing ABC’s, Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth.
Untitled Jenna Bans Drama Project Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company: Mandeville Films/TV Executive Producers: Jenna Bans, David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Laura Zaks Writer: Jenna Bans Logline: The return of a politician's young son who was presumed dead after disappearing more than a decade earlier, sends shockwaves throughout their tight knit community. But as the mysterious young man is welcomed back into his family suspicions emerge — is he really who he says he is? SSN Insight: Project stems from Bans' deal with ABC Studios and is also a producer on ABC’s Scandal.
Half Full Network: FOX Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: Vandalia Films Executive Producer: Jennifer Garner Co-Executive Producer: Matthew Nicklaw Producer: Juliana Janes Writer: Matthew Nicklaw Logline: A newlywed couple are forced to put their dreams of moving to New York City on hold because of the impending doom of (unexpected) parenthood. Instead, they have no choice but to stay at home in "beautiful" Agawam, Massachusetts, keeping themselves within a five-mile radius of the husband's five bitter, older siblings. SSN Insight: Vandalia Films is also developing a project for Bravo called All The Pretty Faces with J. Mills Goodloe.
Funhouse Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company: Mandeville Films/TV Executive Producers: Fred Goss, Laurie Zaks, David Hoberman, Todd Liberman Writer: Fred Goss Logline: Jack Babbit kidnaps his estranged father from a nursing home, along with his 24-hour male nurse, and brings them to his home. This upsets the already chaotic existence between Jack, his wife, three kids and extended family but ultimately helps them discover what they all mean to each other. Details: Put Pilot + Penalty SSN Insight: In addition to the Untitled Jenna Bans Project listed above, Mandeville is also developing L.A. Crime for ABC with Steven Baigelman.
If We're Not Married By 30 Network: CBS Studio: Warner Bros. Television Co-Executive Producers: Melissa Rauch, Winston Rauch Writers: Melissa Rauch, Winston Rauch Logline: A guy comes to collect on a pre-teen promise made by his childhood best friend — whom he hasn't seen in more than a decade.
In Security Network: NBC Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Company: Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment Executive Producers: Annabel Oakes, Phil Traill, Aaron Kaplan, Sean Perrone Writer: Annabel Oakes Logline: Four very un-Charlie's Angels female bodyguards/private investigators find that their invisibility in society makes their jobs easier — and everything else harder. Details: Oaks is currently a writer on USA’s Sirens.
Dish Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company: Dark Toy Entertainment Executive Producers: Cindy Chupack, Karey Burke, Todd Holland Writer: Cindy Chupack Logline: Three female friends in Venice, CA – one single, one married, and one a single mother – meet once a week at a restaurant called Dish to dish about life, love, career, and the myth of "having it all." They do "have it all" among the three of them, just not individually. Details: Inspired by Cindy Chupack’s real-life experiences. SSN Insight: Dark Toy Entertainment is also developing Nuclear Family for ABC and Random Acts for AMC.
The List of the Open Lead Roles Currently Casting on Network TV Shows
Although September is the month where countless fall shows premiere and duke it out for series orders, there are still plenty of roles that are just waiting for that certain actor to bring the character to life. Below SSN has complied the TV Grid list of the lead roles that are currently open on shows slated for the networks along with the directors in charge of casting. Good luck and keep reading SSN Insider next week as we'll reveal the open casting lists for Digital and Premium Cable series.
AGENT CARTER
Companies: ABC (Network) ABC TV Studios (Studio) Marvel (Production Co.) Dates: September-October 2014 Casting Director: Sarah Finn, Marci Phillips, Tamara Hunter, Kate Dowd Logline: The one-hour drama follows Captain America’s girlfriend Peggy Carter, played by Hayley Atwell, and chronicles her life as a budding secret agent after her boyfriend is stranded in ice. Edward Hutchins (Male 30-49): Smart, completely capable, and often inadvertently amusing. Beneath the English manners, he is also brave when called to action. He carefully balances his personal and professional life, not wanting to upset or worry his wife over his dangerous job.
Angie Martinelli (Female 20-35): A girl from Queens whose dreams of being on Broadway keep her in high spirits while she spends her time in a thankless waitress job. She’s sassy and a little rough around the edges, but extremely sociable. Charming with the guys but a best friend to women. Singing a plus.
TAXI – 22
Companies: CBS (Network) CBS TV Studios (Studio) Dates: TBD Casting Director: Susan Edelman , Amy Herzig , Katharina Eggmann Logline: Willy is a cab driver in New York City, and he's a gruff, selfish middle-aged guy whose chatter can get on his customers' nerves. He’s alienated most of the people in his life, one way or another, but keeps on trying to find the path -- because finding the path is in his job description.
Willy (Male 40-59): Willy is a New York City cab driver- he's charismatic but quarrelsome and clueless that he’s offending his customers. His wife Vanessa has divorced him and he has a contentious relationship with his gay son. In spite of his money troubles and pelvic pain, he tries to do the right thing.
Sean (Male 20-29): The son of Willy and Vanessa, Sean is mid 20s, an intelligent but somewhat sharp tongued gay man. He's in love with Andrew, a bartender, and his life revolves around choreographing the ultimate marriage proposal. He and Willy have never gotten along because they have little in common.
Rosa (Female, 35-45): A wholehearted, grounded waitress with great humanity and a good sense of humor, Rosa works at a diner where Willy is a regular. Rosa moonlights as a blues singer, and she'd be open to dating Willy, but he’s too blind to see it. Open to any ethnicity, please indicate if the actress can sing.
Nishi (Male 45-59): Willy's boss at the Yellow Cab Garage, a Pakistani-American man, Nishi owns a medallion for a cab, and he's selling it at a steep price so he can pay for his son's college at Columbia University.
Valentine (Male 35-45): A Nigerian, soccer-loving cab driver who’s got a love-hate relationship with his co-worker Willy who often irritates him. He hopes that he can get the money to buy the medallion from Nishi.
ZOO
Companies: CBS (Network) CBS TV Studios (Studio) Treeline Film (Production Co.) Dates: January 2015 Casting Director: TBD Logline: Set amidst a wave of violent animal attacks sweeping across the planet, a young renegade scientist is thrust into a race to unlock the mystery behind this pandemic before time runs out for animals and humans alike.
Jackson Oz (Male 30-39): The show's hero, he’s a scientist who's rugged, smart and manly. The title ‘hero’ would come as quite a surprise to him, given his emotional weariness with life. We first meet him while he has a major hangover.
Jamie Paulson (Female 24): Pouty and edgy, she is a cub reporter on the metro desk. She gets the news first that something odd happening with the animals and is determined to get the scoop.
Chloe Tousignant (Female 30): Beautiful despite her wasted, tired appearance. She is French with a thick accent and speaks little English. She is in Africa after recently breaking up with her fiancé when her tour bus is attacked by lions.
Mitch Larkin (Male, 30): Hyper-intelligent with an endearing gawkiness. He is a student who works for the Zoo studying animals on his off hours.
RUNNER FKA THE END
Companies: FOX (Network) Twentieth TV (Studio) Dates: Late October 2014 Casting Director: TBD Logline: Centers on a woman who believes she is leading a perfect life — she has a loving family, a rewarding career and close friends. However, overnight her life is ripped apart by one simple twist of fate – she soon realizes she must follow a trail of lies to reveal the truth.
Emily (Female 30-39): Lauren's sister-in-law is strong, caring and sympathetic. A special needs educator who is frantic to have a child of her own.
Lauren Marks (Female 30-35): Gorgeous, smart and ambitious. A mother and career woman. She finds out that her husband, Adam, is not who she thinks he is when he disappears.
Simon Marks (Male 30-39): Lauren's brother in-law is married to Emily and a San Francisco police detective. Rugged, strong and truthful. He does whatever he can to help Lauren find her husband.
Troy (Male 30-39): Adam's childhood friend, but Lauren’s family no longer speak to him because Simon's son accidentally shot himself with his gun. He may be Lauren's only hope to finding her husband. Looking for Latin talent.
Agent Danzinger (Male 30-45): An experienced government agent who you do not want to mess with. He is involved with taking down the Mexican weapons cartel. He has clues about Adam's disappearance.
Josh Marks (Male 30-39): Adam's younger brother and married to Rebecca is an architect. Good-looking, artistic and brooding.
Rebecca Marks (Female 30-39): Lauren and Adam's sister-in-law married to Josh. Pretty, punky and dark.
Adam Marks (Male 30-39): Lauren's husband and a doctor of Pediatric Oncology. We first meet him as an intelligent and caring husband. He disappears after not boarding a plane that crashed. He is then seen with another woman and then disappears.
THREE SECOND RULE AKA THE LAST MAN ON EARTH
Companies: FOX (Network) Twentieth TV (Studio) Lord Miller (Production Co.) Dates: September through December 2014 Casting Director: TBD Logline: A single-camera comedy about the last man (Will Forte) on earth, who used to be just an average family guy. Now Phil searches the country for other survivors but has found no one. But, he’s not about to give up now because he has hope that there is another survivor.
Todd (Male, 30-39): He's a force of positive energy. Todd's trusting warm nature makes him instantly likeable. He was made fun of about his weight growing up, but he managed to turn make millions in the tech industry and eventually started a charity for underprivileged kids.
Melissa (Female 25-35): She's a stunning, smart, no-nonsense Midwestern girl-next-door with a good sense of humor and a local sports fan. Melissa developed her strong independent nature growing up with three older brothers.
A.D.
Companies: NBC (Network) Universal TV (Studio) Lightworkers Media (Production Co.) Dates: September-October 2014 Casting Director: Jeremy Zimmerman Logline: A 12-part mini-series of faith and heroic struggle, AD begins in the dark days after Jesus’ betrayal and death and in the face of terrible odds and brutal persecution, the small band of Jesus’ disciples stand against the combined might of Rome and their own local authorities.
Peter (Male 25-40): The leader of the Christians and hero of the series. He recovers from deep guilt to take charge. He’s not naturally charismatic but he’s a quick learner.
Pilate (Male 40-60): Roman Governor of Judea who orders the crucifixion of Jesus, but feels increasingly pressured by others to deal with the affair. He’s become a smart, ambitious politician.
Caiaphas (Male 40-60): High Priest of the Holy Temple. He is a shrewd, calculated politician who sees the followers of Jesus as inherently dangerous. His failure to close out the Jesus affair puts him under pressure.
Mary Magdalene (Female 28-38): The pillar of the Christian group and she works tirelessly to keep the movement going amidst enormous challenges. Feisty, ingenious and brave, she takes the initiative when the men must hide out.
Leah (Female 30-45): Wife of Caiaphas and arguably the more intelligent of the pair. This proud noblewoman holds much sway in the High Priest family and calls the shots in her marriage.
John (Male, 25-30): Brother of James and the only apostle to be there for the crucifixion. He is a serene soul who acts as a good balance to Peter's alpha male. Looking for African-American, Black-African, Black-Caribbean.
MISSION CONTROL
Companies: NBC (Network) Universal TV (Studio) Gary Sanchez (Production Co.) Dates: January 2015 Casting Director: Susie Farris , Julie Tucker , Ross Meyerson Logline: Dr. Mary Kendricks is a tough but brilliant aerospace engineer, leading a team of NASA scientists. Navigating this ridiculous boys' club is no easy task in the 1960s, especially when her boss brings on a former hotshot test pilot to co-manage her team.
Conner (Male 30-39): Type A, straight-laced astronaut much like John Glenn who’s dating Mary. A future politician, he is the kind of guy who Mary’s proud to introduce to her parents. He excels at his job, but is definitely prone to ego.
TV Development For 10/07/14: Robert Zemeckis, Rachel Winter, Ryan Murphy, Rashida Jones & More Producing TV Projects
American Crime Story Network: FX Studio: Fox 21 Production Companies: FX Productions, Ryan Murphy Productions, Color Force Executive Producers: Ryan Murphy, Dante Di Loreto, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson Writers: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski Director: Ryan Murphy Logline: The O.J. Simpson trial is told from the perspective of the lawyers. It explores the chaotic behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the case, and how a combination of prosecution confidence, defense wiliness, and the LAPD’s history with the city’s black community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt. Details: Project has been ordered straight to series with a 10 episode commitment. SSN Insight: Murphy’s other anthology series, American Horror Story, will begin airing its fourth season tomorrow night.
Untitled Howard Gordon / James Wong Project Network: CBS Studio: 20th Century Fox Production Company: Teakwood Lane Productions Executive Producer: Howard Gordon Writer: James Wong Logline: Centers on an angel who, after losing his wings, saves the life of a female police detective and together they try to uncover the mystery of why the angel is stranded as a mortal on earth. SSN Insight: Teakwood Lane just inked a new overall deal with 20th Century Fox. Gordon’s company is behind projects such as Homeland, Tyrant, Legends and the recent event series 24: Live Another Day.
First Lady Network: CW Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Companies: Intrigue, Vandalia Films Executive Producers: Jenni Ross, Tariq Jalil, Jennifer Garner, Juliana Janes Writer: Jenni Ross Logline: Chronicles one woman’s rags-to-riches journey from illegal immigrant to the White House, where she battles injustice and her own sordid past which has come back to haunt her. Details: Based on Primera Dama, created by Sebastián Arrau and distributed by Latin Media, which aired on Canal 13-Chile in 2010 and has been sold or remade in multiple countries. SSN Insight: Garner’s, Vandalia Films, is also developing Fox’s Half Full, which is being written by Matthew Nicklaw, while Ross’ Intrigue is developing Game Of Silence, being written by David Hudgins.
Wendy And Peter Network: NBC Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: Le Train Train Productions Executive Producers: Marisa Coughlan, Rashida Jones, Will McCormack Co-Executive Producer: Jeff Grosvenor Writer: Marisa Coughlan Logline: The story is told from the point of view of Wendy, a woman who wants to find love with a real man, but finds herself falling for Peter, who refuses to fully embrace adulthood. Details: Loosely inspired by Marisa Coughlan’s own dating experiences and on the characters created by J.M. Barrie. SSN Insight: Le Train Train Productions has three other projects in development and is also behind the current project A to Z airing on NBC.
Untitled Carol Mendelsohn / Felicity Huffman Project Network: ABC Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Companies: Carol Mendelsohn Productions, Madhouse Entertainment Executive Producers: Carol Mendelsohn, Felicity Huffman, Michael Dinner, Rachel Winter, Robyn Meisinger, Adam Kolbrenner, Julie Weitz Producer: Kate DiMento Writer: Carol Mendelsohn Director: Michael Dinner Cast: Felicity Huffman Logline: A special agent who is the fearless leader of a team of young agents on the New York City Joint Terrorism Task Force. A self-proclaimed sexual omnivore but true romantic at heart, she relies on her innate intuition, wry sense of humor and unbelievable ability to draw connections between disconnected bits of information that come across her desk. Armed with intelligence of immediate threats from law enforcement agencies around the city and governments throughout the world, she and her team must confront and neutralize dangerous situations before they escalate. SSN Insight: Huffman will also be starring in ABC’s limited series American Crime, which will air in 2015.
Las Reinas Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company: Mark Gordon Company Executive Producers: Dean Georgaris, Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper Writer: Dean Georgaris Logline: Follows the lives of the men and women in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Miami Police department. It centers on the mercurial heart and soul of the squad, Alex De La Reina, a woman who turned her back on her natal family when she discovered they run Florida’s most powerful and dangerous criminal syndicate. SSN Insight: Gordon has also sold an Untitled Quantico Project to ABC with Josh Safran and Pariahs, also to ABC, with Nichole Millard and Kathryn Price.
C.H.A.O.S. — Downtown Division Network: CBS Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Company: Lynda Obst Productions Executive Producers: K.J. Steinberg, Lynda Obst Writer: K.J. Steinberg Logline: Nic Fontana and Abigail Luce are promoted as the new faces of Los Angeles’ most embattled police division. At the peak of their careers, with the respect and trust of their new charges hard enough to win, the women are forced to implement the newest trend in police and citizen oversight sweeping the country: the body cam. Charged with running this controversial program, their whole tenure relies on their success as they navigate what also are to become the most challenging years of their personal lives. SSN Insight: Project stems from Steinberg’s recent two-year overall deal with Sony Pictures.
Uncle Chubby’s Network: IFC Production Company: Apostle Pictures Executive Producers: Denis Leary, Tom Sellitti Writers: Jim Serpico, Tom Sellitti Logline: A group of friends in their late 20s play on an ice hockey team, determined to win the adult league title despite little experience playing the sport competitively.
Bone House Network: CW Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: Jerry Bruckheimer Television Executive Producers: Sheri Elwood, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, KristieAnne Reed Writer: Sheri Elwood Logline: Centers on an estranged group of siblings who own and operate a private autopsy company. SSN Insight: Bruckheimer is also developing ABC’s Couch Detective, Fox’s event series Two Black Cadillacs and an Untitled Cocaine Project with Michael Bay for TNT.
Broad Squad Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Companies: Fake Empire, Kapital Entertainment Executive Producers: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Leonard Goldstein, Aaron Kaplan Co-Executive Producer: Bess Wohl Producer: Alexandra Lydon Writer: Bess Wohl Logline: Set in 1978, the series is a fictionalized account of the graduating class of Boston’s first female patrol officers. Dubbed "The Broad Squad" by the local press, they arrived at a tumultuous time in Boston’s history, marked by corruption within the police force and a heightened organized crime presence in the city. Navigating rival neighborhoods as well as the conflicting attitudes toward them from everyone, they find themselves tested both on and off duty. SSN Insight: This marks the first collaboration between Fake Empire and Kapital Entertainment, who are both actively developing multiple project for this upcoming season.
Raven Rock Network: NBC Studio: Paramount Television Production Companies: Landscape Entertainment, Compari Entertainment, eOne Television Executive Producers: Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Jackie Levine, Bob Cooper, Tyler Mitchell, Matthew Federman, Stephen Scaia Writers: Matthew Federman, Stephen Scaia Logline: The series is based on the book about the history of our government’s secret efforts to ensure survival if most of America or its leaders are killed in a nuclear attack on the U.S. There is what is known as "CoG" or "Continuity of Government", which are top secret, highly detailed plans on how to save the highest ranks; start over; and save America or, at the very least, the idea of America. Details: Based on the book, Raven Rock: The Inside Story Of The U.S. Government’s Secret Plan To Save Itself – While The Rest Of Us Die, written by Garrett Graff and scheduled to be published by Simon & Schuster in 2015. SSN Insight: Paramount and Compari are also developing The Fermata together, though a network has not yet been attached.
Rush Hour Network: CBS Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: Doozer Productions Executive Producers: Bill Lawrence, Blake McCormick, Brett Ratner, Arthur Sarkissian, Jeff Ingold Writers: Bill Lawrence, Blake McCormick Logline: A stoic, by-the-book Hong Kong police officer is assigned to a case in Los Angeles, where he’s forced to work with a cocky black LAPD officer who has no interest in a partner. Details: Based on the film, Rush Hour (USA/ 1998), directed by Brett Ratner and starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Project has been ordered to pilot. SSN Insight: Doozer Productions also received a pilot order from CBS for an Untitled Tommy Johnagin Project, starring the comedian, and written by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Tommy Johnagin.
Big Network: FOX Studio: 20th Century Fox Executive Producers: Kevin Biegel, Mike Royce Writers: Kevin Biegel, Mike Royce Logline: The show explores what it means to be an adult, what it means to be a kid, and how in today’s world those two things are more confused than ever. Details: Based on the film Big (USA/1988), directed by Penny Marshall and starring Tom Hanks.
Twin Peaks Network: Showtime Executive Producers: David Lynch, Mark Frost Writers: David Lynch, Mark Frost Director: David Lynch Logline: About the mysterious murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer. Details: This limited series picks up 20 years after the events in Twin Peaks, which was created by David Lynch and Mark Frost and aired on ABC in 1990. Showtime will air 9 episodes in 2016.
Junior Bender Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Company: Ella Communications Executive Producers: Eddie Izzard, Sarah Townsend, Jessica Ball Writer: Jessica Ball Logline: A high-end thief with a taste for the finer things in life sidelines as a private eye for criminals. Those who can't go to the police go to Junior Bender. Details: Based on the four-book "Junior Bender" novel series, including "Crashed" (2010), "Little Elvises" (2011), "The Fame Thief" (2013) and "Herbie's Game" (2014), written by Timothy Halinan. SSN Insight: Izzard will be seen in Playstation’s new series Powers, which has been ordered for 10 episodes.
TV Development For 10/14/14: Affleck & Damon Develop Incorporated for SyFy, Robert De Niro EP on The Thomas Berryman Number for CBS
Incorporated Network: Syfy Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company: Pearl Street Films Executive Producers: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jennifer Todd, Ted Humphrey Associate Producer: Margaret Chernin Writers: David Pastor, Alex Pastor Logline: Set in a world where corporations have seemingly unlimited power, this is the story of one man's efforts to beat the system. SSN Insight: The Middle Man, which was ordered to pilot last year by Fox, from Pearl Street, is still in active development, but had to be rolled due to other commitments by Affleck, who had signed on to direct. The Phoenix Project Network: CW Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: Quinn’s House Executive Producer: Martin Guero Writer: Martin Guero Logline: Three friends, in an attempt to combat apathy, take an anarchistic, dangerous and morally questionable approach to save society from itself. SSN Insight: Guero is also developing Blindspot for NBC with Berlanti Productions, as well as working on an adaptation of UK’s drama Misfits. Back On The Farm Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Company: Silent Machine Entertainment Executive Producers: Krysten Ritter, Lindsey Liberatore Writer: Maggie Bandur Logline: A Hollywood actress's life suddenly implodes, forcing her to move back to her family’s farm. SSN Insight: Based on an idea by Ritter, the project stems from her first look deal with Universal Television. Lost In Space Network: TBD Production Companies: Legendary TV, Synthesis Entertainment Executive Producers: Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Kevin Burns Writer: Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless Logline: An update of the series about an attempt by the U.S. to colonize deep space by sending a single family, the Robinsons, on a 5 1/2-year journey to another planet. But a foreign secret agent, Dr. Zachary Smith, sabotages the mission, causing the ship to veer off course and become lost in space. Details: Based on the series, "Lost In Space," which aired on CBS from 1965-1968 The Thomas Berryman Number Network: CBS Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Companies: Tribeca Productions, James Patterson Entertainment Executive Producers: Rene Balcer, Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, James Patterson, Leopoldo Gout, Bill Robinson Co-Executive Producer: Berry Welsh Writer: Rene Balcer Logline: An FBI agent who works in the Criminal Section of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division investigates crimes based on civil rights violations across the country. She finds herself caught between the radical family she was born into and the professional family she has chosen. Details: Based on the novel, The Thomas Berryman Number, written by James Patterson in 1976. SSN Insight: Patterson has two other works being developed for series that include Zoo for CBS and Private which is being developed by Sonar Entertainment and Tribeca Productions. Angie Steele Network: CBS Studio: ABC Studios Executive Producers: Patricia Cornwell, Gretchen Berg, Aaron Harberts Writer: Patricia Cornwell Logline: Revolves around an unorthodox female police detective in San Diego who is haunted by demons from her past. SSN Insight: There have been several projects adapted from works by Cornwell, but this is her first original project for television. Untitled Andrea Newman/ Eva Longoria Supernatural Anthology Drama Project Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Company: UnbeliEVAble Entertainment Executive Producers: Andrea Newman, Eva Longoria, Ben Spector Writer: Andrea Newman Logline: Inspired by the rich world of Hispanic folklore and myth, each season will explore a different legend and be set in the present-day Southwest. The first season is based on the ancient Hispanic tale of La Llorona, the "weeping woman," and follows a troubled detective investigating a young mother accused of trying to drown her child in a small town hiding a supernatural secret. In the legend, a woman drowns her children for a man and is destined to search for them for eternity, sometimes abducting wandering children who resemble her own. Details: Inspired by Hispanic folklore and myth. Season one is based on the ancient Hispanic tale of La Llorona, the "weeping woman." SSN Insight: UnbeliEVAable has also taken on a project for ABC with Kat Coiro called Splitting The Difference which is based on a memoir by Tre Miller-Rodriguez. Pariahs Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company: Mark Gordon Company Executive Producers: Nichole Millard, Kathryn Price, Mark Gordon, Nicholas Pepper Writer: Nichole Millard, Kathryn Price Logline: Centers on two infamous "pariahs" who are out of options and forced to team up to practice law. One is a former football phenomenon who became a jailhouse lawyer after he was wrongfully convicted of murdering his girlfriend. The other is a Yale Law graduate whose bright future went up in flames when her sex tape with a Supreme Court nominee leaked. Together, they represent the outcasts that society has already condemned. SSN Insight: Project reunites Millard, Price and Gordon, who developed an Untitled project for ABC last season about two female detectives, that did not move forward. Untitled Scott Foley / Greg Grunberg Comedy Network: ABC Production Company: Shondaland Executive Producers: Scott Foley, Greg Grunberg, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers Writers: Scott Foley, Greg Grunberg Logline: Engaged couple Max and Paige, over their wedding rehearsal dinner, have their eclectic family and friends give toasts recalling anecdotes about the couple — but flashbacks reveal that the toasts don’t always get it right. Untitled Len Wiseman/ Scott Rosenbaum Sci-Fi Drama Project Network: FOX Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Companies: Sketch Films, Skeeter Rosenbaum Productions Executive Producers: Len Wiseman, Scott Rosenbaum Writer: Scott Rosenbaum Logline: Set in a foreseeable future, where companies have begun to colonize sections of our known galaxy, a mercenary search and rescue team is dispatched to investigate a distress signal from a prison transport that has crashed on an uncharted planet. This unlikely group of heroes will now have to work together when they encounter a much greater challenge on this mysterious planet than they could have anticipated. SSN Insight: Project stems from Rosenbaum’s new two-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television. Bloodhounds Network: CBS Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company: Tagline Pictures Executive Producers: Brandon Camp, Chris Henze, Ron West Writer: Brandon Camp Logline: A hand-picked task force deputized by the U.S. Marshals is immune to police protocols and use surveillance, technology and street experience to track down criminals, suspects and fugitives. Details: Based on the French series, Bloodhounds (Les Limiers), created by Franck Philippon and Xavier Matthieu based on an original idea by Kader Aoun and produced by CALT, which aired on France 2 in 2013. SSN Insight: Tagline is also developing a project for FOX called DeTour, which is inspired by the life of Rivers Cuomo. Black Widows Network: CBS Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company: Naegle Ink Executive Producers: Joshua Safran, Sue Naegle Writer: Joshua Safran Logline: Two women kill their abusive spouses and try to get away with it as the FBI, their close-knit community and even their own guilt conspire to take them down. Details: Based on the Finnish series Mustat Lesket, created by Roope Lehtinen and Mikko Pöllä, and premiered in March 2014. The Town Network: CW Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Companies: Big Talk Productions, Russian Hill Productions Executive Producers: Mike Bartlett, Oliver Goldstick, Matthew Justice, Kenton Allen, Simon Curtis Writer: Oliver Goldstick Logline: When a young man starts investigating his parents suicide and he suspects murder, the entire town is culpable. Details: Based on the 2012 three-part ITV miniseries created by Mike Bartlett. Untitled Monica Potter / Ellen DeGeneres Comedy Project Network: NBC Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: A Very Good Production Executive Producers: Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Sherry Bilsing-Graham, Ellen Kreamer Producer: Monica Potter Writers: Sherry Bilsing-Graham, Ellen Kreamer Cast: Monica Potter Logline: Storyline under wraps. Details: Loosely based on Monica Potter's life. Project has received a pilot production commitment. SSN Insight: Potter is currently finishing up her sixth and final season on NBC’s Parenthood. Monster-In-Law Network: Fox Studio: Warner Bros. Television Executive Producers: Amy B. Harris, John Riggi, Chris Bender, JC Spink Writer: Amy B. Harris, John Riggi Logline: A happy couple is about to learn the joys and horrors of parenthood while managing the most challenging relationship of all — the one between a wife and her husband’s mother. Details: Loosely inspired by the movie, Monster-In-Law, 2005, directed by Robert Luketic and starring Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda.
TV Development for 10/21/14: Rashida Jones EP on The Spencer Tapes, David Goyer Develops Shadowland & More
The Spencer Tapes Network: NBC Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Company: Le Train Train Television Executive Producers: Dawson Bros. (Steve Dawson, Andrew Dawson, Tim Inman), Rashida Jones, Will McCormack Co-Executive Producer: Jeff Grosvenor Writers: Dawson Bros. (Steve Dawson, Andrew Dawson, Tim Inman) Logline: A 30-year-old college professor rediscovers his old camcorder tapes and realizes that life hasn’t turned out the way he’d hoped. SSN Insight: The Dawson Bros. have mostly worked in the UK, creating the BBC1 series Big School and BBC3’s Funtime.
Raising Adults Network: ABC Studio: 20th Century Fox Executive Producers: Mike Scully, Julie Scully Writers: Mike Scully, Julie Scully Logline: A married couple, over the course of 20 years of parenting three children, have gone from saying "They grow up so fast" to wondering "Will they ever grow up?" Details: Loosely based on the Scullys’ own experiences. SSN Insight: They are also writing and executive producing Los Serrano for Fox. The Courtship Of Eddie’s Father Network: FOX Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Companies: Conaco Productions, Fathouse Industry Executive Producers: Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Conan O’Brien, Jeff Ross, David Kissinger Producer: Willie Garson Writers: Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett Cast: Willie Garson Logline: Tells the story of widowed father Tom Corbett and his young son Eddie, who serves as his matchmaker. Details: Based on the TV series, The Courtship Of Eddie’s Father, which aired on ABC from 1969-1972. It was based on the novel of the same name, written by Mark Toby and published by Bernard Geis in 1961. Project will also be Inspired in part by Garson’s own experience as an adoptive single father. SSN Insight: Levin and Flackett are also writing and executive producing Confusing for NBC based on Levin’s life.
Shadowland Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Executive Producers: David S. Goyer, Jack Thorne Co-Producer: Benjamin Straub Writers: David S. Goyer, Jack Thorne Logline: Centers on two young boys, Tom Flanagan and Del Nightingale who spend a summer with Del’s uncle Coleman, one of the foremost magicians in the world, who may actually be a sorcerer. Details: Based on the novel Shadowland, written by Peter Straub and published by Coward Mc Cann in February 1980. SSN Insight: Goyer has also recently optioned the rights to Christopher Golden’s novel Snowblind for a possible event series. The IT Crowd Network: NBC Studio: Warner Bros. Television Production Companies: Doozer Productions, FremantleMedia North America Executive Producers: Bill Lawrence, Jeff Ingold, Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan, Graham Linehan, Thom Beers, Craig Cegielski Writers: Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan Logline: Two IT nerds stuck in the basement of a major corporation know nothing about how to interact with people, and their newly installed, ambitious female manager knows nothing about computers. Details: Based on the British comedy, The IT Crowd, which premiered on Channel 4 in 2006. SSN Insight: NBC developed and picked up to series another version of this project in 2007, starring Joel McHale, but it never aired. Untitled Rob Lowe/ Peter Huyck/ Alex Gregory Comedy Project Network: NBC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company: Brillstein Entertainment Partners Executive Producers: Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Rob Lowe, Marc Gurvitz Writers: Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory Cast: Rob Lowe Logline: A worldly, adventurous, and newly sober narcissist's decision to become a devoted father happens when his son and daughter are already teenagers. He’s back in his hometown making amends to his kids, his ex-wife, her second ex-husband and their younger son, all of whom have mixed feelings about his newfound parental enthusiasm. SSN Insight: Huyck, Lowe and Gregory developed The Pro last season for NBC, but the project wasn’t picked up to series. Marley & Me Network: NBC Studio: 20th Century Fox Executive Producers: Jenny Bicks, David Frankel, Karen Rosenfelt Writer: Jenny Bicks Logline: John and Jenny Grogan and their two boys, now 14 and 11, have just moved back to Florida so that John can take up his newspaper column once again. However, when a stray puppy ("owned", but not well, by their neighbors) ends up on their doorstep, they are forced to adopt it. This dog, named Marley for the fact that they use Marley’s old leash and tags on her, is as will-full, destructive and delightful as her original namesake. And she will help shed light not only on the growing pains of the Grogan family, but also the lives of the neighbors, and fellow dog-owners, around them. Details: Continues the story from the movie, Marley & Me, (2008/ USA), directed by David Frankel and starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. The film was based on the book, Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog, written by John Grogan. SSN Insight: This is Bicks’ third sale this season, who is also developing St. Lucy at ABC and supervising an untitled project for Fox with Max Greenfield. LFE Network: CBS Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company: The Dan Jinks Company Executive Producers: Paul Downs Colaizzo, Dan Jinks Writer: Paul Downs Colaizzo Logline: A group of New York City’s wildest and most brilliant doctors start their second year of residency in the city’s most prestigious hospital. The show will not only be about saving lives in the hospital, but also about the young doctors grappling with their own mortality in the face of the almost superhuman and godly feats they pull off while on the job. SSN Insight: The Dan Jinks Company is also developing The Family Business at NBC with Matt Wheeler.
Virtue Network: CBS Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company: Circle of Confusion Executive Producers: Joe Robert Cole, R.J. Cutler, Ken Freimann, David Brownfield Writer: Joe Robert Cole Director: R.J. Cutler Logline: A black Republican L.A. homicide detective, who has long denied race has any bearing on him or the lives of others, gets a long overdue promotion to lead a high profile, racially-charged murder investigation...precisely because he's black. As he struggles with the terms of his promotion,15-year veteran Perry Anderson also confronts the politics and pecking order in his new precinct, including a female boss who was his first partner before a mysterious falling-out. SSN Insight: Project stems from Cutler’s first look deal at CBS Television Studios. Untitled Tony Phelan/ Joan Rater Legal Drama Project Network: CBS Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company: Timberman/Beverly Productions Executive Producers: Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Sarah TImberman, Carl Beverly Writers: Tony Phelan, Joan Rater Logline: A smart, successful thirty-something defense attorney shockingly falls for one of her clients who may or may not be guilty of a brutal crime. While she continues to try a variety of cases at her firm, she pursues her lover’s defense as this relationship reverberates throughout her previously well-constructed life. SSN Insight: This is Phelan’s and Rater’s first sale under their new overall deal with CBS Television Studios. The two are currently Consulting on ABC’s Madam Secretary. Cheerleader Death Squad Network: CW Studio: CBS Television Studios Production Company: Cherry/Wind Productions Executive Producers: Neal Baer, Daniel Truly, Marc Cherry, Sabrina Wind Writers: Neal Baer, Daniel Truly, Marc Cherry Logline: When a disgraced CIA agent-turned-teacher at an elite Washington D.C. prep school realizes that his students have high-level access through personal connections, he trains a select few to be his eyes and ears into the world of international espionage and help him earn his way back into the agency.
Untitled Scott Silveri/ Shana Goldberg-Meehan Comedy Project Network: NBC Studio: 20th Century Fox Television Production Company: Silveri & Gold Productions Executive Producers: Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan Writers: Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-Meehan Director: Andy Ackerman Logline: The show follows an uptight family man and his boomer parents who are attacking their golden years like it’s spring break.
Moone Boy Network: ABC Studio: Sony Pictures Television Production Companies: Sprout Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, Baby Cow Productions, Hot Cod Productions Executive Producers: Chris O’Dowd, Dave Becky, Nicholas Frenkel Writer: Chris O’Dowd Logline: 12-year-old Martin Moone navigates the challenges of his eccentric childhood with the help of his sarcastic, imaginary friend. Details: Based on the TV series, Moone Boy, which premiered in 2012 on Sky1. Project is also currently streaming on Hulu.
Bookclub Network: ABC Studio: Universal Television Production Company: UnbeliEVAble Entertainment Executive Producers: Patti Carr, Lara Olsen, Eva Longoria, Ben Spector Writers: Patti Carr, Lara Olsen Logline: Four female friends escape the pressures and responsibilities of adult life by pretending to be in a book club. Details: Based on an original idea by Patti Carr and Lara Olsen. SSN Insight: Carr and Olsen previously worked together on ABC’s Mixology as co-executive producers. The Erotic Silence Of The American Wife Network: ABC Studio: ABC Studios Production Company: Flame Ventures, LLC Executive Producers: Sally Robinson, Tony Krantz Co-Executive Producers: Drew Comins, Dalma Heyn Writer: Sally Robinson Logline: A group of disparate women are united by a single trait – they’re all having illicit affairs. Details: Based on the book The Erotic Silence of the American Wife, written by Dalma Heyn and published by Random House on May 30, 1992.
Untitled Amy Poehler/ Aisha Muharrar Comedy Project Network: NBC Studio: Universal Television Production Company: 3 Arts Entertainment Executive Producers: Aisha Muharrar, Amy Poehler, Dave Becky Writer: Aisha Muharrar Logline: A young, agnostic woman inherits a church and the crew of strong-willed characters who make up her new community.