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“B Positive”
Love is blooming from deep inside—literally—on CBS’s “B Positive.” The sitcom centers on a therapist in need of a kidney transplant who’s also navigating single parenthood in the wake of a divorce. After a woman from his past reappears and offers to be his organ donor, they embark upon a life-altering journey together. Chuck Lorre and Marco Pennette, who previously worked together on “Mom,” are helming the multicamera comedy. Valko/Miller Casting has already lined up actors for most of the regular roles, including Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford in the leads, plus Sara Rue, Kether Donohue, Kamryn Kunody, and Maggie Elizabeth Jones. The series is set to begin filming in Los Angeles later this month.
“Triage”
Combining a character-driven story with a look at the history of modern medicine, a new drama from ABC follows a surgeon through three decades of her career at the same hospital. The series shows the ups and downs of the medical profession, both professionally and personally. “Triage” was created by David Cornue in partnership with Erica Messer (“Criminal Minds”) and John M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”). April Webster & Associates is casting the pilot, and currently, no actors have been attached. Production will likely begin this year in Los Angeles, though no exact dates or locations have been announced.
“The Sky Is Everywhere”
Based on the young adult novel of the same name by Jandy Nelson, “The Sky Is Everywhere” follows a talented teenage clarinetist dealing with the sudden death of her beloved sister. In her grief, she finds herself torn between her late sister’s boyfriend and a new student at school. Directed by Josephine Decker (“Shirley”) and written by Nelson, the project is casting with Chrystie Street. Grace Kaufman is set to star in the film. Shooting for the A24 drama is tentatively scheduled to begin in the United States this month.
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This story originally appeared in the Sept. 10 issue of Backstage Magazine. Subscribe here.