28 VIDEOAGE May 2024 2024-2025 New Series Pick-Ups and in Consideration U.S. Broadcast TV Season The following list and information on new U.S. TV broadcast series was accurate up to date of publication (May 1, 2024). Changes made after that date will be added to the online version as the information is made available. There are 20 series for the new broadcast TV season (down from 23 last year). However, six of the new 2024-25 series were announced at L.A. Screenings 2023: Matlock (CBS), Doc (FOX), Rescue Hi-Surf (FOX), Universal Basic Guys (FOX), St. Denis Medical (NBC), and Dr. Wolf (previously Wolf, for NBC). ABC (Comedy) Forgive and Forget Writer/Executive Producer: Eugene Garcia-Cross Showrunner/Executive Producer: Robin Shorr Executive Producer: Ty Burrell Cast: Ty Burrell Premise: Hank, a perennial “life of the party,” gets an unexpected diagnosis, leading him to reconnect with his responsible adult son Ben. Prod Co: 20th TV Int’l Distributor: Disney Entertainment Shifting Gears Writers: Mike Scully, Julie Thacker Scully Executive Producers: Tim Allen, Mike Scully, Julie Thacker Scully, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Richard Baker, Rick Messina Cast: Tim Allen Premise: Matt (Allen) is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt’s estranged daughter and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins. Prod Co: 20th TV Int’l Distributor: Disney Entertainment ABC (Drama) High Potential (Based on the French series, Haut Potential Intellectuel) Show runner/Executive Producer: Rob Thomas Executive Producers: Drew Goddard, Sarah Eisberg, Dan Etheridge, Pierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret, Jean Nainchrik Cast: Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Akdeniz, Javicia Leslie, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, Judy Reyes Premise: A single mom with an exceptional mind partners with a seasoned detective to solve crimes. Prod Co: ABC Signature, Goddard Textiles, Spondoolie Productions, Itineraire Productions, Septembre Productions Int’l Distributor: Disney Entertainment CBS (Comedy) Poppa’s House Writers: Damon Wayans, Kevin Hench Executive Producers: Damon Wayans, Kevin Hench, Andy Ackerman Cast: Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, Tetona Jackson Premise: Wayans is a legendary talk show radio host who is happily divorced. “Poppa” is challenged at work when he’s joined by a new female co-host. Meanwhile, at home, he tries to pursue his passion while balancing being a responsible father. Prod Co: CBS Studios, Two Shakes Entertainment Int’l Distributor: Paramount Global Content Young Sheldon Spin-off Creators: Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre Executive Producers: Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Steve Holland Cast: Emily Osment, Montana Jordan Premise: Mandy and Georgie raise their young family in Texas while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting and marriage. Prod Co: WB TV, Chuck Lorre Prods Int’l Distributor: Warner Bros. Discovery CBS (Drama) Matlock Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman Producer: Thom J. Pretak Cast: Kathy Bates, Beau Bridges, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis, Eme Ikwuakor, Helen Hayden, Nicole de Boer Premise: After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock (Bates) rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Inspired by the classic television series of the same name. Prod Co: CBS Studios, Cloud Nine Prods, Sutton Street Int’l Distributor: Paramount Global Content NCIS: Origins (straight to series) Showrunners/Executive Producers: Mark Harmon, Sean Harmon, David J North, Gina Lucita Monreal Narrator: Mark Harmon Cast: Austin Stowell Premise: Follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs as he starts his career as a new special agent at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office. Prod Co: CBS Studios Int’l Distributor: Paramount Global Content Watson (straight to series) Producer: Aaron Kaplan Executive Producers: Craig Sweeney, Morris Chestnut, Sharon Moalem, Brian Morewitz, Larry Teng Cast: Morris Chestnut Premise: Watson takes place in a universe where Holmes has been killed off by his nemesis Moriarty. Watson has resumed his medical career as head of a clinic treating rare diseases, switching his focus from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries. Prod Co: CBS Studios, Kapital Entertainment Int’l Distributor: Paramount Global Content FOX (Drama) Baywatch (Pilot) Exec Producer/Writer/Showrunner: Lara Olsen Executive Producers: Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, Gregory J. Bonan Premise: Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back, along with a whole new generation of Baywatch lifeguards, who navigate complicated, messy personal lives in this reboot of the iconic series. Prod Co: Fremantle, Fox Entertanment Int’l Distributor: Fremantle Kaitlin Olson stars in ABC’s High Potential Kathy Bates in CBS’ Matlock (Continued on Page 30) C M Y CM MY CY CMY K
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