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...]
J.J. Abrams Pitching Yet Another New Show
That J.J. Abrams is one busy man. I guess he's not satisfied to have sold three shows to three separate networks in recent months, because he's at it again. Michael Ausiello scoops that another pair from Abrams' roster of screenwriters -- Monica Breen and Alison Schapker, who worked with Abrams on Alias, Lost, and Fringe -- have crafted a new hourlong called Pulp. All that's … [Read more...]
Hurley’s Headed for Another Island
Jorge Garcia, aka Hurley from Lost, has been cast in a lead role in the new Fox series Alcatraz. Both Lost and Alcatraz were developed under J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions, and reportedly, this new role was written specifically for Garcia. We also know now what the new show is about. Overseen by Lost writing alumni Elizabeth Sarnoff, Alcatraz tells the story of a group … [Read more...]
It’s Dead, Jim: Undercovers
NBC has decided not to give J.J. Abrams' Undercovers a full season order. The show, despite an appealing cast and a fun premise, never managed to find an audience that NBC deemed big enough. Last night's show scored 5.8 million viewers and a 1.3 adult demographic rating. Although these numbers would be more than enough to sustain an original cable show, broadcast networks need … [Read more...]
NBC Snags New JJ Abrams Show with ‘Lost’ Duo
Man, J.J. Abrams has been busy this pickup season. He's already got pilot commitments for Alcatraz at Fox and Person of Interest at CBS, and now he's got yet another new show in the works, this time for NBC. When Lost, which was co-created by Abrams, ended earlier this year, co-stars Terry O'Quinn and Michael Emerson frequently joked that they'd love to find a new show that … [Read more...]