ABC
Michaela Watkins has been cast in ABC’s comedy pilot PRAIRE DOGS. The project, written and executive produced by Jackie and Jeff Filgo, centers on Neil, an uncool cubicle worker aka “prairie dog” who, after becoming the victim of identity theft, discovers that the thief has created a much more fulfilling life with his identity than he ever has and engages the charismatic conman to help him change his life.
CW
Susanna Thompson has landed one of the female leads on the new pilot ARROW. The Warner Bros. TV-produced project, described as a modern retelling of the story of DC Comics character Green Arrow.
CBS
Jonny Lee Miller has been tapped as the lead of the new drama pilot ELEMENTARY, a modern take on the cases of Sherlock Holmes who now lives in New York City.
FOX
Gillian Vigman has landed the female lead in the comedy pilot LITTLE BROTHER. The project, written by Mike Royce and directed by Shawn Levy, centers on Tim (John Stamos) former rocker, now running a music store with his wife Katie (Vigman).
Echo Kellum has been cast in comedy BEN FOX IS MY MANNY, about Kate, a single mother whose brother Ben moves in with her to help her raise her young daughter.
NBC
Jess Weixler and Agam Darshi have been cast in Jason Katims’ drama pilot COUNTY. The project chronicles the lives of young doctors, nurses, and administrators in a frenetic underfunded and morally compromising LA County Hospital. Weixler and Darshi will play two of them.
TNT
Michael Arden has landed a regular role on Charlie Sheen’s comedy series ANGER MANAGEMENT. Daniela Bobadilla has also been cast and will play Sheen’s daughter in the series.