SALES & PICK-UPS
FX has picked up a new UNTITLED ROTH/CARY DRAMA PROJECT from actor Tim Roth and “Homeland” co-executive producer Alexander Cary. Details on the series remain under wraps, but it will revolve around addiction, bank robbery and extremely volatile family dynamic. The series is being pitched as a starring vehicle for Roth.
RENEWALS:
DISNEY XD has picked up its top scripted series LAB RATS for a second season. The sci-fi/comedy, created by Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore, follows a teenager who gets his wish when he suddenly finds himself three super-human siblings.
DEALS:
Nick Santora (Breakout Kings) has signed a two-year overall deal with CBS TV Studios. In the deal, Santora will join the network’s drama VEGAS as executive producer. The series stars Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis.
David Guarascio & Moses Port have been tapped to take over showrunner duties from creator and showrunner Dan Harmon on his NBC series COMMUNITY.
