One of the most intriguing and secretive shows in development is CBS' Person of Interest, from mega producer J.J. Abrams and creator Jonathan Nolan (writer of The Dark Knight). Those two names were virtually all that was known about the show, along with the fact that it's an unconventional procedural of some kind. But that's changed with the news that CBS has given the … [Read more...]
CW Picks Up ‘Secret Circle’
Secret Circle, based on another series of novels by The Vampire Diaries author L.J. Smith, has gotten a pilot order from The CW as a potential new hour-long drama. Vampire Diaries showrunner Kevin Williamson will executive produce the pilot, having also co-written the script with Andrew Miller. The duo will executive produce with writing partners Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain … [Read more...]
Bones Spinoff Casts Lead Role
Fox has cast the title character in its new Bones spinoff, The Locator. Geoff Stults, who's had ongoing roles on Happy Town, October Road, Reunion, and 7th Heaven, will take on the main character Walter Sherman. The Locator's premise will be introduced on an upcoming episode of Bones, where Stult's former military policeman is depicted as a paranoid eccentric who can find … [Read more...]
ABC Orders 7 Intriguing New Pilots
ABC has made a bold move in the current pilot season, announcing a whopping seven new dramas that have gone to pilot and could get picked up for full seasons. Most of them are from high-profile writer/creators, and almost all of them feature genre elements of scifi, fantasy, or horror. First up is Georgetown by Josh Schwartz, who's known for creating The O.C., Chuck, and … [Read more...]
Aaron Sorkin is Back In the Game
Celebrated writer of The West Wing, and more recently the hit film The Social Network, Aaron Sorkin is finally returning to TV. HBO has given a pilot order to his latest brainchild, More As the Story Develops, which follows the cast and crew of a fictional nightly cable news show. Sorkin's Social Network producer, Scott Rudin, is executive producing. Sorkin reportedly spent … [Read more...]