ABC found success with previous legal shows like “The Practice” and “Boston Legal,” and now the network has a new project in its sights: “Holding Court.”
As with other crime procedurals—“The Rookie,” “High Potential,” and “RJ Decker” come to mind—ABC hopes to secure another hit with the new dramedy. Alfredo Barrios Jr. will write and executive produce alongside Ross Fineman, who worked on Netflix’s “The Lincoln Lawyer.” Barrios brings an interesting perspective to the genre: He’s a Harvard-educated attorney who spent five years as a corporate litigator before becoming a TV writer. He has since worked on other hit shows, including “Law & Order” and “Close to Home.”
Since Deadline reported that ABC was developing “Holding Court” in June, there have been no additional announcements about the cast or crew, but here’s what we do know about the new series.
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We don’t yet know much about the show’s plot, but Deadline likens it to ABC’s 1980s hit “Moonlighting,” which starred Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis. “Holding Court” will feature “a stubborn, book-smart paralegal who teams up with a charismatic, street-smart attorney who barely passed the bar to help run her father’s law firm after his death.”
Because the series is in the earliest stages of development, no casting director is attached yet. For those hoping to score a role on the upcoming series, check out what the former CD of the hit ABC show “The Good Doctor” has to say about getting cast with the network and find out what Marci Phillips, VP of talent and casting for Disney Entertainment Television, has to say about forming healthy habits for better auditions.
With the show having just been announced by the network, it could be a while before we hear more from the casting team. Luckily, these roundups feature gigs that’ll keep you busy as you wait:
You might also want to bookmark our casting directory pages. Our lists frequently update with the latest casting calls as they become available—a great way to keep your résumé active:
While some may shy away from another lawyer show, the proliferation of this genre means there’s plenty of advice out there on how to succeed. Check out some of our guides on how to get cast on similar series for insight into what it takes to become a (fictional) legal eagle:
Much as you would the LSAT, you’ll want to prepare for your audition extensively. This is network TV, after all, and with Disney as its parent company, there’s no doubt ABC has high standards. Here’s how you can ensure your time in the audition room will secure your spot in the (fictional) courtroom:
