Baccarin is doing the project with the blessing of Gotham producer Warner Bros. TV. She will leave the Fox drama as a regular only if her NBC project goes to series, in which case she will continue on Gotham as a recurring.
Written by Sanzel, the untitled NBC drama, which has a script commitment, is described as “The Good Wife meets The Wire.” It tells the story of Morena (Baccarin), a former police officer turned high-powered attorney who navigates the ever-changing landscape of New York City politics, law enforcement and the justice system, all while juggling a complicated personal life. Morena works for a law firm that defends New York police officers in a wide range of cases.