For the second time in three years, the final stage of the broadcast pilot season has been upended by an extraordinary event. In 2020, it was a global pandemic. This year, it is a writers strike. T…
Typically in the rear when it comes to timing of picking pilots to series , CBS is moving to the pole position this year. The Paramount network, which will not hold a presentation during upfront week for the first time since anyone can remember, plans to unveil its fall schedule May 9, a week ahead of its counterparts. CBS’ pilots are expected to factor into its scheduling plans, so the network is expected to make pickup decisions in the next couple of days.
By all accounts CBS has a strong drama pilot contingent as it went with two IP-based projects from proven creators who delivered.Jane the Virgin ‘s Jennie Snyder Urman, since the script stage. The pilot, starring Kathy Bates, has kept the momentum, heading intoMeanwhile, Michelle and Robert King have delivered another strong contender withstarring Carrie Preston. It also has been very well received, creating one of those embarrassment of riches situations for CBS.S.W.A.T., East New York, so it could conceivably pick up both drama pilots to series at the expense of renewals.
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