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Emerald City - Uncancelled by NBC

Apr 15, 2015

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NBC is off to see the wizard—again.

The broadcaster is reviving its Wizard of Oz-themed drama series project Emerald City with a 10-episode straight to series order.

The series was originally conceived as a modern and dark reimagining of the classic L. Frank Baum Oz tale, only with a Game of Thrones-ian vibe from writers Matthew Arnold and Josh Friedman. NBC ordered the show early last year, and even promoted the title at Comic-Con (using the teaser poster seen above). Then NBC dumped the idea in August without having so much as cast its lead role.

Now Emerald City is back—and just a few weeks after the network ordered yet another Wizard of Oz project, a live version of the Broadway musical The Wiz. Perhaps Emerald City is seen as a cross-promotional opportunity?

This time, Emerald City is being reworked by writer David Schulner, who has had his hand in several NBC projects over the last several years (Dracula, Do No Harm, The Event, Kings).

Here’s the logline for the project:

In the blink of a tornado’s eye, 20-year-old Dorothy Gale and her K9 police dog are transported to another world, one far removed from our own—a mystical land of competing kingdoms, lethal warriors, dark magic and a bloody battle for supremacy. This is the fabled Land of Oz in a way you’ve never seen before, where wicked witches don’t stay dead for long and a young girl becomes a headstrong warrior who holds the fate of kingdoms in her hands.

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80 comments:

  1. Great, now if Fox did the same for Hieroglyph, that would be even more awesome

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  2. Yes! I was really looking forward to this and I'm glad they're going ahead.

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  3. Did not see that coming, lol
    So this is NBC seventh series order for next season already. They already have Coach, Telenovela, Freedom Run, Decalogue, Heroes Reborn and Shades of Blue for the 2015-16 season.

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  4. Without Friedman I'm not expecting this to be worth my time.

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  5. Kudos on the headline!

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  6. yes Yes YES!!!
    Way to go NBC.

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  7. OMG! Yes I was looking forward to this show

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  8. Was looking forward to this but comparing it to GOT has me less interested. Glad they're giving it a chance though, definitely has potential.

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  9. Great news. I was really curious about this last year and I was sad when NBC cancelled the project. My first NBC show maybe? xD

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  10. Desperation continues...only on NBC *NBC Theme Plays* ♫duh duh duh♫

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  11. cool i was really excited for this!!!

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  12. Don't they also have Endgame? That was a straight to series order as well I believe. No casting yet though.

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  13. Goodbye Revenge 😢 2011-2015April 15, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Oh NBC, WTF seriously?

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  14. It is a pilot and they did cast all the roles

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  15. Dammit NBC, this is ridiculous

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  16. The actually made some changes to the show.

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  17. The writers track record doesn't look good but I like the idea of the show. If only NBC can execute it.

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  18. It's one of their drama pilots, casting details on Deadline (Wesley snipes I think?)

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  19. Guessing Warrior pilot didn't turn out very promising then!

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  20. Unbefrikinlievable. NBC needs to just come up with something original that people will watch instead of this.

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  21. It will still fail.

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  22. I meant Manhunt: http://www.spoilertv.com/2014/09/manhunt-ordered-to-series-at-nbc.html?m=1

    For some reason I keep mixing up the one-word NBC pilots for next season (Blindspot, Endgame, Manhunt etc).

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  23. The series order for that is script and cast contingent. Haven't heard anything about it after NBC first bought it.

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  24. Still sounds like a terrible idea, but now left only in the hands of a man who has had one series cancelled after another. Huzzah!

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  25. Yes NBC!!!, it was the show I was looking forward to, did not expect this at all.

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  26. If Claudia Black aka Dahlia on The Originals is set to be killed off by seasons end then she really should join the cast of "Emerald City" as Evanora the Wicked Witch of the East or Theodora the Wicked Witch of the West ASAP !!!!

    ( Lyndsy Fonseca of Nikita fame should be cast as Dorothy Gale )

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  27. You should add that David Schulner also worked on The Playboy Club and Trauma so 6 failures.

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  28. Broadcast TV is in desperate need for an intervention.

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  29. Its better for this to come than a new crime procedural.

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  30. OMG this guy should find a new profession.

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  31. And all 6 were from NBC. I dont jnow what NBC sees in him.

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  32. That is true though. I can't take one more crime procedural or doctor show.

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  33. Claudia Black is already in Cordon.

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  34. Does Mr Robinson count?

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  35. Wow NBC ordered 10 shows straight to series for now. I see some cancellation before some of these even start.

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  36. Should have stayed cancelled.

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  37. I am still sad they cancelled Mission Control.

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  38. Blindspot,Chicago Med,Game of Silence,Endgame and Unveiled are promising pilots for NBC

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  39. Perry the platypus 🌈April 15, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Yessssssss!!!!!!! :) I was so sad, when this got cancelled!!!!!! Now I'm happy again:)

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  40. Just if FOX would revive Hieroglyph.

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  41. Perry the platypus 🌈April 15, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Shades of blue as well :)

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  42. Its already ordered to series.

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  43. Wow! Stunned! Can't believe they are bringing it back.
    So Nina Dobrev gets cast as the lead? JK! Lol!
    I would love for Lyndsy Fonesca to play Dorothy.

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  44. Perry the platypus 🌈April 15, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    I love the thought of Lindsey Fonseca as Dorothy :)

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  45. I loved LF on Nikita!

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  46. What is the update on Chicafo Med? i guess it's a sure thing since it's a part of big franchise. Also the ratings were up significantly for Chicago Fire when they had that crossover.

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  47. Historical_MaterialistApril 15, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    I'm gonna wait for the UpFronts to see what's what but for any network to reverse a decision like this usually is odd to say the least... people don't usually take stuff out of the trash bin unless there's nothing else.

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  48. I would die if Mackenzie would get the role. Another pilot season without her. :-(

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  49. Still nothing I guess they ll announce the pick up with the other shows.

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  50. This show has big potential if done right, NBC cancelled it because of development problems,hope that ll resolve.

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  51. Think she would kill the role, she has that great line between naive and strong. But I rather see her in Agent Carter season 2 than this.

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  52. I know ... but ... from her portrayal of Dahlia on this weeks episode of The Originals she'd make a much better witch / foe to Dorothy then a CDC worker.

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  53. ohhh! you're a freaking GENIUS!!!!!!

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  54. NBC must be really desperate if they uncancelled a show they cancelled before it premiered.
    I think I have never seen such a thing.
    I'll watch, it could be very interesting

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  55. They have a lot of material, which is terrible news for any show that is looking for a renewal.

    NBC simply has a no vacancy sign in terms of renewals.

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  56. Sure they can make decisions. However, it usually involves putting Chicago in front of one word.

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  57. The script review for Warrior was completely trashed, so it wouldn't surprise me if NBC decided to not go ahead with it.

    NBC is very interesting as I would be very surprised if Game Of Silence, Endgame, Blindspot, Chicago Med, and Curse Of The Fuentes Women is not picked up. So there's five new dramas already on schedule somewhere. Then they have all of the stuff that they already ordered.

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  58. They'll likely announce any Chicago Med pickup with the rest of the pilots, but all indications is that it's a very safe bet.

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  59. Do you have any source?

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  60. Season-Zero. But twitter also referenced it, if you want to go the social media route.

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  61. Robb-good actress.
    Robertson-if NBC keeps the show as a 10 episode per season show than I could see her maybe doing it but the timing seems off with the movies she has coming out she will probably be booked for a film.
    Ross-never seen her before. Is she at least 18? Dont think they will cast an actress under 18 to play a 20 year old.
    Rosman (7th Heaven?) only seen her on that show but she is not even 16, dont see her being cast either even if she can pull off playing 20 the network will want an actress who is 18 or older.

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  62. Thanks. For which one ( or Both ) ? Claudia or Lyndsy ?

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  63. OMG that was my very first thought when I saw the title of this story, I am still so sad about Hieroglyph.

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  64. Mackenzie Rosman 25 years old
    Abby Ross plays a young Emma on Once Upon A Time she 18 years old
    AnnaSophia Robb is 21 years old
    Gracie Dzienny she plays Greer on Chasing Life she 18 years old she be great because she skills in martial arts

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  65. Not really since it's airing this summer. Neither does The Carmichael Show.

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  66. Well, the reviewer calls Revenge "boring," so I'm not really trusting his opinion right now.

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  67. Long time ago iw as exited for this project as well as Doriothy mMust Die from CW but neitehr was doing anything. Im glad NBC decided to give it another chance. I bet it will be at sundays to fight OUAT on ABC.

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  68. "Uncancelled" (Uncanceling), I like that :)

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  69. What about Emily ( Beth - TWD ) Kinney, Nina ( Elena - TVD ) Dobrev, Maia ( Callie - The Fosters ) Mitchell, Adair ( Molly - Heroes ) Tishler, or Bailee ( Sophie - The Fosters ) Madison as Dorthy

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  70. Well it's a limited series. I'm praying that Constantine will get one more chance, even if it's unlikely. If it did and got 13 episodes NBC could air that, Emerald City and Hannibal Fridays at 10 with Hannibal bleeding into the summer a bit.

    Assuming they want to bring Hannibal back earlier next year than they are this year.

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  71. I'm glad. I was really looking forward to this one.

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  72. And that kids is what we call desperate...

    I'm thinking the "straight to series 10 episodes" order might be a good way to ensure some buzz, promote it as a mini series and guarantee an audience will find the show and follow it...

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