Filming and production on many broadcast network pilots was still in full swing last week, so it’s too soon to tell which projects have the goods to go the distance. But early buzz has been building on a few projects, notably Candice Bergen’s ABC comedy “Pearl,” Marlon Wayans’ laffer for NBC, and Matt LeBlanc’s “I’m Not Your Friend” at CBS, where the half-hour spin on Tracy Letts’ play “Superior Donuts” also has real steam. Tina Fey and Robert Carlock are fielding comedies at CBS (“The Kicker” from writer Jack Burditt) and NBC (from writer Tracey Winfield), and at this early juncture, both look to have a shot.
Drama-wise, the word on the Fox lot is that the “24: Legacy” reboot starring Corey Hawkins is a lead-pipe cinch. And a femme-focused music-biz drama from “Empire” co-creator Lee Daniels is said to be in fine shape for an early nod. ABC’s “Model Woman,” the 1970s-set fashion biz vehicle starring Andie MacDowell, has promise, as does Sarah Michelle Gellar’s return to “Cruel Intentions” at NBC. CBS has the highest of hopes for Dr. Phil-channeler “Bull,” featuring “NCIS” alum Michael Weatherly.
Other projects getting the right kind of mentions: Shawn Ryan-Eric Kripke’s sci-fier “Time” and Amy Poehler-directed comedy “Dumb Prince” at NBC; Fox dramas “Lethal Weapon” and “Pitch,” the latter about the first woman Major Leaguer; and a pair of franchise-driven CBS hours: “Training Day” and “Drew” — as in Nancy — starring Sarah Shahi.
Drama-wise, the word on the Fox lot is that the “24: Legacy” reboot starring Corey Hawkins is a lead-pipe cinch. And a femme-focused music-biz drama from “Empire” co-creator Lee Daniels is said to be in fine shape for an early nod. ABC’s “Model Woman,” the 1970s-set fashion biz vehicle starring Andie MacDowell, has promise, as does Sarah Michelle Gellar’s return to “Cruel Intentions” at NBC. CBS has the highest of hopes for Dr. Phil-channeler “Bull,” featuring “NCIS” alum Michael Weatherly.
Other projects getting the right kind of mentions: Shawn Ryan-Eric Kripke’s sci-fier “Time” and Amy Poehler-directed comedy “Dumb Prince” at NBC; Fox dramas “Lethal Weapon” and “Pitch,” the latter about the first woman Major Leaguer; and a pair of franchise-driven CBS hours: “Training Day” and “Drew” — as in Nancy — starring Sarah Shahi.
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