TV Pilots
13 Graves, a one-hour drama for Fox that intermingles a man's hunt for treasure with a search for his missing brother. Matthew Lillard is set to star. J.H. Wyman is the writer, and is executive-producing with director Dominic Sena (Gone in 60 Seconds). Casting: Pagano Manwiller Casting, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., L.A., CA 90035.
Alpha Mom, a single-camera comedy for NBC revolving around a corporate mom who must balance her job, her kids, and her stay-at-home husband. Kerry Ehrin (Boston Public) is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Zane/Pillsbury Casting, 585 N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A., CA 90004.
American Crime, a one-hour drama for Fox about a group of high-power L.A. defense attorneys who specialize in high-profile cases. Tyler Bensinger (Cold Case) is the writer and is executive-producing with Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, and director David McNally (Coyote Ugly). Casting: Ronna Kress Casting, 333 S. Beverly Dr., Ste. 109, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
NEW Andy Barker, P.I., a single-camera comedy for NBC about an accountant who sets up his business in an office formerly belonging to a private investigator and who subsequently begins to take on the previous tenant's cases. Andy Richter and Amy Farrington star in the script written by Conan O'Brien and Jonathan Groff. Casting: Greenstein/Daniel Casting, Sunset Gower Studios, 1438 N. Gower, Bldg. 13, Rm. 107, Box 46, L.A., CA 90028.
Becoming Glen, a half-hour comedy for Fox that centers on a successful forty-something man who looks back on his life when he was a 32-year-old slacker living with his parents. Rob Corddry (The Daily Show) is set to star. Ricky Blitt and Seth MacFarlane are the executive producers. Casting: Ross/Silverberg Casting, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 560, L.A., CA 90036.
NEW Beyond, a thriller for Fox set in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, it tells of the dawning of a new race to space. David Self is the writer and is executive-producing with Brian Grazer and David Nevins. Casting: Felicia Fasano, L.A. Center Studios, 1201 W. 5th St., 10th Fl., Tower Bldg., L.A., CA 90017.
Brothers & Sisters, a family soap opera for ABC revolving around adult siblings. Playwright Jon Robin Baitz (Alias) is the writer and is executive-producing with director Ken Olin. Casting: Bacharach/O'Neill Casting, 800 S. Main St., 2nd Fl., Burbank, CA 91520.
The Class, a half-hour comedy for CBS that starts with a 27-year-old throwing a party that reunites six people from their third-grade class. The party becomes a springboard for following the lives of the reunited characters. Jason Ritter (Joan of Arcadia) stars with Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Lucy Punch. David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik are writing and executive-producing. Casting: Bruce H. Newberg Casting, 606 N. Larchmont, Ste. 311, L.A., CA 90004.
Company Town, an hour drama for CBS about the lives of covert government agents who live in the same Washington neighborhood. Elwood Reid (Blind Justice) is the writer and is executive-producing with Larry Sanitsky (Riding the Bus With My Sister). Casting: Gilmore/ McConnell Casting, 9200 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 430, L.A., CA 90069.
Day Break, an action-thriller for ABC about a fugitive cop on the run trying to find out who framed him for murder. Paul Zbyszewski is the writer. Casting: Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 301, Valley Village, CA 91607.
A Day in the Life, a half-hour single-camera comedy for ABC that spans a couple's wedding day, with episodes focusing on the points of views of the participants. Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa (King of Queens) are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Megan Branman Casting, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Trailer 795, L.A., CA 90035.
Drift, a one-hour drama for ABC centering on a New York detective whose insomnia affects his job. John Glenn is the writer and is executive-producing with Paul W.S. Anderson, Chris Brancato, and Bert Salke. Casting: Susan Edelman Casting, 13273 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 210, Studio City, CA 91604.
Drive, a one-hour drama for Fox that follows contestants in an illegal cross-country road race. Ben Queen and Tim Minear are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Ross/Silverberg Casting, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 560, L.A., CA 90036.
Edison, a drama for CBS that revolves around the life of an undercover cop (John Leguizamo). Terri Hughes Barton and Ron Milbauer (Supernatural) are the writers, and are executive-producing with David Hoberman. Casting: Donna Rosenstein Casting, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Old Animation Bldg., Rm. 3A-11, Burbank, CA 91521.
Edison, a drama for CBS that revolves around the life of an undercover cop (John Leguizamo). Terri Hughes Barton and Ron Milbauer (Supernatural) are the writers, and are executive-producing with David Hoberman. Casting: Donna Rosenstein Casting, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Old Animation Bldg., Rm. 3A-11, Burbank, CA 91521.
Enemies, a drama for ABC that revolves around two childhood friends who grow up to become sworn enemies on opposite sides of the law. Sean Bailey is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., #301, Valley Village, CA 91607.
Faceless, a one-hour drama for Fox written by Dario Scardapane (USA's The Darkling) about a federal prosecutor who goes undercover as a criminal in an effort to destroy an underworld organization. Casting: Aquila/Wood Casting, 1680 Vine St., Ste. 806, Hollywood, CA 90028.
Generations, a half-hour comedy for CBS that revolves around a grandfather and grandson who become unlikely roommates in a retirement community. Casting: Goldwasser/Meltzer Casting, 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 9128, Ste. 182, Universal City, CA 91608.
The Guys, a comedy for ABC that revolves around five guys who become unlikely friends when their kids become friends. Craig Doyle and Al Higgins are the writers and are executive producing with Kim and Eric Tannenbaum. Casting: Tracy Lilienfield, CBS Radford, 4024 Radford Ave., Sound Shop, 2nd Fl., Studio City, CA 91604.
Happy Hour, a half-hour comedy for Fox about a pair of odd-couple roommates. Jeff Filgo and Jackie Filgo are the writers, and are producing with WBTV-based Tom Werner, Eric Gold, and Jimmy Miller. Casting: Julie Ashton Casting, 6715 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 203, L.A., CA 90028.
Haskett's Chance, a one-hour dark comedy about the reincarnation of a murdered politician who is given a second chance. Willie Reale is the writer. Casting: Linda Lowy/John Brace, 4151 Prospect Ave., Cottages, Rm. 105, L.A., CA 90027.
Help Me Help You, a single-camera ensemble comedy for ABC about a diverse group of people connected through therapy. Jenni Konner and Ali Rushfield (What I Like About You) are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Greenstein/Daniel Casting, 400 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 187, Rm. 213, Burbank, CA 91522.
Heroes, a two-hour pilot for NBC described as a large ensemble drama about a group of people who discover that they have superpowers. Tim Kring (Crossing Jordan) is writing and executive-producing. Casting: LaPadura & Hart Casting, 100 Universal City Plaza, MT-6149, Universal City, CA 91608.
Hollis and Rae, an hour drama from producer Steven Bochco and Touchstone TV that revolves around two female best friends-a cop and a prosecuting attorney-who take on cases in the South. Callie Khouri (Thelma and Louise) is writing and directing. Casting: Junie Lowry Johnson, Universal Studios, 100 Universal City Plaza, Lakeside Bldg., Bldg. 9128, Ste. B., Rm. 183, Universal City, CA 91608.
Him and Us, a half-hour single-camera comedy about the relationship between an aging rock star and his colorful entourage. Elton John is executive-producing with Michael Edelstein (Desperate Housewives), Bruce Roberts, Bob Halley, and Cindy Chupack (Sex and The City), who is also writing the script. Casting: Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 301, Valley Village, CA 91607.
A House Divided, a drama for ABC that explores the conflict between a Midwest farming community and the U.S. government—a conflict that sets in motion the next civil war in present-day America. Andrew David Chapman wrote the script, and is executive-producing with Mark Gordon. Casting: April Webster Casting, 8660 Hayden Pl., Culver City, CA 90232.
If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home Now, a single-camera comedy for Fox revolving around the lives of a diverse group of people living in a temporary housing complex in L.A. Andrew Reich and Ted Cohen are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Amy Lippens Casting, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Bldg. 1, Rm. 136, L.A., CA 90035.
Inseparable, a comedy for CBS that centers on a young couple who move to the woman's hometown in Michigan, where they are forced to deal with her complicated extended family. Moses Port and Joe Wiseman are the writers–co-executive producers. Casting: Robin Lippin Casting, 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 9128, Ste. 181, Universal City, CA 91608.
In Plain Sight, a drama for the USA network about a female federal marshal who works in the witness protection program for the government unbeknownst to her friends and family. Mary McCormack (The West Wing) stars. Casting: Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 301, Valley Village, CA 91607.
Jericho, a one-hour drama for CBS about the chaos that ensues in a small town after it becomes isolated from the rest of the world by a nuclear disaster. Jon Turteltaub is executive-producing with writer Stephen Chbosky (Rent). Casting: Sharon Bialy/Sherry Thomas, Hollywood Production Center, 1149 N. Gower, Ste. 103D, L.A., CA 90038.
Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter, a single-camera comedy for Fox that revolves around a down-on-her-luck single mother who turns to bounty hunting. Michael Ross is the writer, and is executive-producing with Sandy Grushow and Paul Shapiro. Casting: Lisa Miller Katz Casting, Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Bungalow 10, Rm. 108, L.A., CA 90038.
Men in Trees, a one-hour drama for ABC centering on a female psychiatrist who moves to Alaska after discovering that her husband has been cheating on her, only to find herself surrounded by available men. Writer Jenny Bicks (Sex and the City) is executive-producing with Cathy Konrad and James Mangold. Casting: Lisa Beach/Sarah Katzman, 606 N. Larchmont Blvd., #311, L.A., CA 90004.
More, Patience, a single-camera half-hour comedy for Fox that is a remake of a 2001 pilot of the same name. The project's original writer, Jed Seidel, is writing the new version, which revolves around a New York psychiatrist who has her own relationship problems. Casting: Liz Marx Casting, 4063 Radford Ave., Ste. 107, Studio City, CA 91604.
Mr. Nice Guy, a half-hour comedy for ABC about a well-meaning nice guy who always ends up looking bad. Jeff Astroff wrote the pilot and is executive producing with Peter Traugott. Casting: Gilda Stratton Casting, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Stage 7, 5th Fl., Rm. 529, Burbank, CA 91521.
My Boys, a half-hour, single-camera romantic comedy for TBS, about a woman in her late 20s, a sportswriter for a Chicago paper, whose life revolves around the men in her life: her brother, ex-boyfriend, her best friend, and a rival sportswriter. Gavin Polone, Jamie Tarses, and Betsy Thomas are the executive-producers. Casting: Tracy Lilienfield, CBS Radford, 4024 Radford Avenue, Sound Shop, 2nd Fl., Studio City, CA 91604.
Notes from the Underbelly, an ensemble comedy for ABC that revolves around the lives of a group of friends, told from the point of view of a married couple who are expecting a new baby. Stacy Traub (Kitchen Confidential) is the writer and is executive-producing with Eric Tannenbaum and Kim Tannenbaum. Casting: Romano/Benner Casting, 12655 Riverside Dr., Valley Village, CA 91607.
October Road, a one-hour drama for ABC that centers on a screenwriter who returns to his hometown to teach at the local college and reunites with old friends and family. Andre Nemec (Alias), Scott Rosenberg (Gone in Sixty Seconds), and Josh Appelbaum wrote the script and are executive-producing with Gary Fleder. Casting: Donna Rosenstein Casting, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Old Animation Bldg., Rm. 3A-11, Burbank, CA 91521.
Our Thirties, a half-hour comedy for ABC about a group of 30-something friends in San Francisco. Dave Walpert is the writer and is executive-producing with Warren Littlefield. Casting: Dava Waite Peaslee Casting, Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Cooper Bldg., Rm. 105, L.A., CA 90038.
Orpheus, a drama for CBS that revolves around a young man whose girlfriend is part of a sophisticated cult. The writer is Oscar- and Emmy-nominated writer-director Nicholas Meyer, who is executive-producing with Tony Scott, Ridley Scott, and David Zucker. Casting: Slater/Brooksbank Casting, Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave., Clinton Bldg., 1st Fl., L.A., CA 90038.
NEW Our Thirties, a comedy for ABC that follows the lives of a group of 30-something friends in San Francisco. Dondre Whitfield, Sarah Lafleur, Heather Stephens, and Rachel Blanchard are among the cast. David Walpert is the writer and is executive-producing with Warren Littlefield. Casting: Dava Waite Peaslee Casting, 234 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91506.
Pink Collar, a single-camera comedy for ABC that takes a look at the world of female relationships within the workplace. Patricia Breene is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Junie Lowry Johnson/Libby Goldstein, Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Von Sternberg Bldg., #104, L.A., CA 90038.
Prodigy/Bully, a single-camera comedy for NBC that follows a normal family with a genius son who uses his brains and his brawn to get whatever he wants. Hank Perlman and Steve Elliott are the writers. John Wells (E.R.) is among the executive producers. Casting: John Frank Levey, 4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 17, Rm. 106, Burbank, CA 91522.
Play Nice, a half-hour comedy pilot for CBS about a conservative woman and her wilder brother who are forced to team up to run their father's celebrated toy company. Casting: Lisa Miller Katz Casting, CBS Radford, 4024 Radford Ave., Scoring Stage, Rm. 205, Studio City, CA 91604.
Primary, a drama for Fox about a pair of hostage negotiators, a man and a woman, who deal with their budding relationship while also dealing with their job. Craig Silverstein is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Roger Mussenden Casting, 10536 Culver Blvd., Ste. C, Culver City, CA 90232.
Seeing Red, a pilot for NBC that centers on an eccentric brilliant cop who talks to dead victims who help him solve his cases. Graham Yost is the writer and executive-producer. Casting: Liberman/Patton Casting, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 707, L.A., CA 90028.
The Singles Table, a half-hour single-camera comedy for NBC that revolves around a group of strangers who are forced to sit at the dreaded "singles table" at a wedding. Bill Martin and Mike Schiff are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Alexis Frank Koczara/Christine Smith Shevchenko, 20th Century Fox Studios, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Bldg. 214, Rm. 1, L.A., CA 90035.
Secrets of a Small Town, a one-hour drama for ABC revolving around a murder mystery set in a small town. Writer Chuck Pratt (Melrose Place, Desperate Housewives) is executive-producing with Chris Brancato and Bert Salke. Casting: Wendy O'Brien, 100 N. Crescent Dr., #323, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
Sex, Power, Love & Politics, a half-hour comedy for CBS set in Washington, D.C., that revolves around staffers in their mid-30s who work on Capital Hill. Greg Malins (Friends, Will & Grace) is executive-producing. Casting: Jill Anthony & Associates, 4024 Radford Ave., Trailer 800, Studio City, CA 91604.
Six Degrees, an ensemble soap for ABC about the lives of a group of strangers in New York from different walks of life. Writers Stu Zicherman and Raven Metzner are executive-producing with J.J. Abrams, Thom Sherman, and Bryan Burk. Casting: April Webster Casting; 800 S. Main St., Burbank, CA 91506.
Sixty Minute Man, a drama for ABC centering on a suburban family man who has no memory of one hour of each day, and becomes enmeshed in a conspiracy that could alter the course of U.S. history. David James Elliott (JAG) is set to star, and Graham Yost and Chris Brancato are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Slater/Brooksbank Casting, Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave., Clinton Bldg., 1st Fl., L.A., CA 90038.
Special Unit, a comedy for Comedy Central about a rebel cop (Christopher Titus) who ends up in charge of a squad of physically and mentally challenged officers. Michael Rotenberg and Dave Becky are the executive producers. Casting: Rick Montgomery, ITA Prods. 10820 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232.
Studio 7 on the Sunset Strip, a one-hour pilot for NBC from Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme (West Wing) about the behind-the-scenes turmoil of a fictional sketch-comedy show in the mold of Saturday Night Live, and the corporate culture of a TV network. Casting: Francine Maisler Casting, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Jimmy Stewart Bldg., Room 207, Culver City, CA 90232.
Split Decision, a one-hour drama for the CW that follows the life of a high school girl, telling her story from two different perspectives as she makes different decisions in her life. Liz Tigelaar is the writer. Casting: Tracy Lilienfield/Jeff Meshel, Spelling Entertainment, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., 5th Fl., L.A., CA 90036.
Southern Comfort, a half-hour comedy pilot for ABC, not to be confused with a Fox drama pilot of the same name, that revolves around a nerd-turned-billionaire who moves back to his hometown and deals with his older jock brother. Brad Copeland is the writer–executive producer. Casting: FMW Casting, 12641 Beatrice St., L.A., CA 90066.
NEW Southern Comfort, a one-hour drama for Fox that centers on the wife of a Southern mobster who takes over the business when her husband goes to prison. Madeleine Stowe, Reiley McClendon, and Jessica Stroup are among the cast. Brothers Joe Gayton and Tony Gayton are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Nancy Foy, 20th Century Fox, 10201 W. Pico, Bldg. 214, Rm. 6, L.A., CA 90035.
Till Death, a half-hour comedy for Fox that centers on a newly married couple and the older couple who live next door. Cathy Yuspa and Josh Goldsmith (King of Queens) are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Tammara Billik, 14044 Ventura Blvd., #309, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
That Guy, a half-hour comedy for Fox about a thirty-something guy who can't keep up with the partying lifestyle he is used to but is not ready to settle down like his friends. Josh Lobis and Darin Moiselle (South Park) are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Automatic Sweat, 5541 W. Washington Blvd., L.A., CA 90016.
NEW The Twelfth Man, a single-camera comedy for Fox that is inspired by the stories in former NBA player Paul Shirley's autobiographical blog My So-Called NBA Career, about his life as a professional basketball player who spent most of his time on the bench. Dan Fogelman is the writer. Casting: Susan Vash Casting, 20th Century Fox, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Bldg. 1, Rm. 213, L.A., CA 90035.
Traveler, a one-hour thriller for ABC that revolves around two young men on the run that are wrongly considered threats to national security. David DiGilio (Eight Below) wrote the script and is executive-producing with Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen. Casting: Valko/Miller Casting, 3500 W. Olive Ave., Ste. 780, Burbank, CA 91505
Ugly Betty, a one-hour series for ABC based on the hit Colombian telenovela Betty La Fea, about an unattractive but efficient secretary at a fashion magazine. Silvio Horta is the writer, and is executive-producing with Ben Silverman, Salma Hayek, and Jose Tamez. Casting: Junie Lowry Johnson/Libby Goldstein, Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Von Sternberg Bldg., #104, L.A., CA 90038.
Ultra, a one-hour drama for CBS based on the comic book series of the same name, about the life of a single city-girl superhero. Barbara Hall (Joan of Arcadia) is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Megan Branman Casting, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Trailer 795, L.A., CA 90035.
Under Pressure, a one-hour drama for CBS revolving around a modern-day Indiana Jones character. J.P. Donahue and Kevin Polay are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Bluestein/St. Cyr Casting, Sunset/Gower Studios, 1438 N. Gower St., Bldg. 35, Ste. 156, L.A., CA 90028.
Untitled Bonnie Hunt Pilot, a comedy for ABC about a newly divorced mom who works as a detective. Hunt will be starring in the pilot, which she wrote with Don Lake. Casting: Deborah Barylski Casting, 3000 Olympic Blvd., Bldg. 5, Ste. 1278, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
Untitled Carol Mendelsohn Project, a drama for CBS about a group of brilliant legal associates who confront legal and moral challenges under the tutelage of a hardnosed managing partner. Writer–executive producer Carol Mendelsohn serves as executive producer of all three CSI series. Casting: Mark Saks, 450 S.Bixel, Ste. M-160, L.A., CA 90017.
Untitled Danny Comden Pilot, a half-hour comedy pilot for ABC about an egotistical real estate agent (Comden) who changes his life drastically after realizing that he hates the man he has become. Comden (Sol Goode) is also writing the pilot. Casting: Jeanie Bacharach Casting, 411 N. Hollywood Way, Bldg. 253-R, Burbank, CA 91501
Untitled Millar/Gough Pilot, a one-hour pilot for the WB that is a live-action interpretation of the DC Comics character Aquaman. Miles Millar and Alfred Gough (Smallville) are writing and executive-producing. Though an episode of Smallville previously aired featured an Aquaman character, producers say that it was not meant as a template for the new show, which will feature new actors and is tentatively set to shoot in Florida. Casting: Deedee Bradley/Joanne Koehler, 6767 Forest Lawn Drive, Ste. 100, L.A., CA 90068.
Untitled Jim O'Doherty & David Israel Project, a half-hour comedy for NBC that revolves around a New York real estate developer who is forced to do community service in a small town. Jim O'Doherty and David Israel are the writers–executive producers. Casting: Julie Ashton Casting, 6715 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 203, L.A., CA 90028.
Untitled Paul Reiser Project, a half-hour pilot for CBS about an ambitious young man who takes over the family car dealership in Queens, N.Y. Paul Reiser is the writer and executive producer. Casting: Jeff Greenberg Casting, Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Swanson Bldg., Ste. 101, L.A., CA 90038.
Untitled Kevin Williamson Pilot, an ensemble soap for the CW centering on a troubled teen who moves with his family to a development in a desert town. Kevin Williamson (Dawson's Creek) is writing and executive-producing. Casting: Greg Orson/Leslie Gelles Casting, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 970, L.A., CA 90028
Untitled Steinberg Project, a one-hour drama for ABC that chronicles the lives of nine strangers after they were held hostage during a botched bank robbery. Jessica Collins, Lourdes Benedicto, and Scott Wolf are set to star. Hank Steinberg and K.J. Steinberg are the creators–executive producers. Casting: Gary M. Zuckerbrod Casting, 6767 Forest Lawn Dr., Ste. 206, L.A., CA 90068.
Untitled Sisters Project, a half-hour comedy for ABC that centers on two sisters with very different childhoods who become roommates. Shana Godlberg-Meehan (Friends) is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Greg Orson Casting, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 970, L.A., CA 90028.
Untitled Tom Hertz Project, a half-hour comedy for CBS that examines relationship issues though the eyes of an engaged couple, a married couple, and a happy single guy. Tom Hertz is writing and executive-producing. Casting: Suzanne Goddard-Smythe Casting, 5555 Melrose Ave., Lasky Bldg 110, L.A., CA 90038.
Untitled Willie Reale Pilot, a one-hour dark comedy about the reincarnation of a murdered politician who is given a second chance. Willie Reale is the writer. Casting: Linda Lowy/John Brace, 4151 Prospect Ave., Cottages, Rm. 105, L.A., CA 90027.
Untitled Chris Sheridan Project, a half-hour comedy for NBC that revolves around two brothers on opposite sides of the law who live next door to each other. Chris Sheridan is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Romano/ Benner Casting, 12655 Riverside Dr., Valley Village, CA 91607.
Untitled Peter Ocko Pilot, a medical drama for CBS that revolves around a rising-star brain surgeon (Mark Feurstein) and his mentorship under a brilliant but unpredictable colleague. Peter Ocko is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Risa Bramon Garcia, 4024 Radford Ave., The Tucker House, Studio City, CA 91604.
Vanished, a one-hour drama for Fox about the search for a missing senator's wife, seen from the perspective of the media, the family, and law enforcement, who discover a much larger conspiracy. Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) is directing, and is executive-producing with writer Josh Berman (Killer Instinct). Casting: Liberman/Patton Casting, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 707, L.A., CA 90028.
The Way, a one-hour drama for CBS that centers on a New England mob clan, the members of which use witchcraft to further their business enterprises. Adam Kulakow is the writer and is executive-producing with Michael De Luca. Casting: Ronnie Yeskel Casting, Sony Studios, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Clark Gable Bldg., Ste. 100, Culver City, CA 90232.
Welcome to the Jungle Gym, a half-hour comedy for CBS that revolves around a working mom, her two best girlfriends, and their kids. Gabrielle Allan (Scrubs) is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Tammara Billik, 14044 Ventura Blvd., #309, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
The Weekend, a half-hour comedy for CBS that centers on three male friends whose social lives revolve around their weekends. Ed Roe is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Bacharach/O'Neill Casting, 800 S. Main St., 2nd Fl., Burbank, CA 91520.
Waterfront, a drama pilot that stars Joe Pantoliano (The Handler) as the mayor of Providence, R.I. Jack Orman is the writer–executive producer. Casting: Laura Schiff/Carrie Audino, 4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 17, Rm. 104, Burbank, CA 91522.
What Happens on the Bus, a single-camera comedy for ABC that follows a young news correspondent on a fictional presidential campaign trail. Don Todd is the writer and is executive producing with Peter Traugott. Casting: Kanner/Johnson casting, 2323 W. Alameda Ave., Brighton Bldg., Rm. 205, Burbank, CA 91506.
Women of a Certain Age, a half-hour comedy for ABC about a widowed woman embarking on a new life with her two best friends. Allison Adler is the writer and is executive producing with Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah, and Stu Bloomberg. Casting: Jill Anthony & Assocs., 4024 Radford Ave., Trailer 800, Studio City, CA 91604.
The Worst Week of My Life, a half-hour comedy for Fox based on the 2004 BBC limited series about a young couple's disastrous week leading up to their wedding. Unlike the original, the Fox project would go beyond the wedding to the new house, new baby, etc. Ed Decter and John Strauss (There's Something About Mary) are writing and executive-producing. Casting: Leslie Litt, 1201 West 5th St., Ste. M220, L.A., CA 90017