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Jonathan Shapiro
Billy Bob Thornton has signed on for the lead in Amazon first straight-to-series pick up The Trial, created by TV veteran David E. Kelley. Kelley co-wrote the script with Jonathan Shapiro, and both will executive produce on the series.
Logline: In a blend of fact and fiction, a Nashville comedian rises from poverty and abuse to achieve comedy stardom, leading her to launch a musical on Broadway.
Sales, Cancellations, Renewals & Deals… TV continues to stay busy as Fall 2011 begins to take shape.