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NBC is developing a new pilot for a "Suits" spinoff called "Suits: LA," set in Los Angeles and featuring all-new characters. The plot centers around Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York, and his struggles to save his crisis-ridden law firm. The pilot will be directed by Victoria Mahoney, and while none of the original series stars are featured in the script, there's a possibility of their return if the spinoff is picked up as a series.
NBC has ordered a pilot for "Suits: L.A.," a new series set in the same universe as the original show, but without the original cast. The decision comes after the surprising resurgence of interest in the long-canceled legal drama "Suits." The pilot will be directed by Victoria Mahoney, and the move is seen as an attempt to capitalize on the late-life success of the original series, although the absence of the original cast may present a challenge.
Country singer Reba McEntire is set to star in a new untitled comedy on NBC, marking her return to the sitcom format 23 years after her hit show "Reba." The upcoming series, produced and written by her old "Reba" showrunner Kevin Abbott, follows the plot of Reba inheriting her father's restaurant and discovering a new business partner in the form of her half-sister. Fans expressed excitement on social media about her return to television, while McEntire's next job will be singing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV.
Disney Channel has ordered a pilot for a sequel to the popular comedy series "Wizards of Waverly Place," with original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie serving as executive producers. The pilot will feature Gomez as Alex Russo and Henrie as Justin Russo, with new cast members joining the revival. The story picks up with an adult Justin leaving his wizard powers behind, only to be surprised by a young wizard in need of training. The pilot order follows years of speculation about a potential revival and aligns with Disney's strategy to enhance its lineup of multi-camera sitcoms.