NBC Orders Bluff City Law and Sunnyside to Series
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It's that time of the year again!
We are fast approaching upfronts for the broadcast network, and NBC is the first to start the process of ordering new series for the 2019-20 season.
The Peacock network has placed series orders for Bluff City Law and Sunnyside.
"Coming from a famous Memphis family known for taking on injustice, brilliant lawyer Sydney Strait used to work at her father Elijah’s celebrated law firm until their tumultuous relationship got in the way," reads the logline for Bluff City Law.
"After barely speaking to him for years, Sydney is suddenly thrust back into the family fold when her philanthropist mother passes away unexpectedly."
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"In the wake of her loss, hoping to reconnect with the daughter he loves, Elijah asks Sydney to rejoin his firm. She agrees because despite her lingering resentment and distrust, she knows that working alongside her father is her best hope at changing the world … if they can ever get along."
The new drama's expansive cast includes Jimmy Smits, Caitlin McGee, Scott Shepherd, Barry Sloane, Michael Luwoye, MaameYaa Boafo, Stony Blyden and Jayne Atkinson.
Dean Georgaris (The Brave) will write and executive produce. Michael Aguliar and David Janollari will executive produce. Universal Television produces bluff City Law in association with David Janollari Entertainment.
"Garrett Modi was living the American Dream. As the youngest New York City Councilman ever, he was rubbing elbows with the political elite, attending star-studded parties and was the pride of Queens," according to the official logline.
"But instead of spending his time in office helping the people that got him elected, he lost his way amidst the power and glamour of politics."
"When his downward spiral got him busted for public intoxication (and downright stupidity), it was all caught on tape and ended his career. Now, Garrett’s crashing with his sister, Mallory, and wondering where it all went wrong."
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"That is, until he’s hired by a diverse group of hopefuls who dream of becoming American citizens and believe he can help – giving him a new sense of purpose and a chance for redemption, as long as he remembers where he came from."
Kal Penn, Diana Maria Riva, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Moses Storm and Samba Schutte are all part of the cast.
Kal Penn and Matt Murray will write and executive produce. Michael Schur is on board as a supervising executive producer.
David Miner and Dan Spilo will executive produce. Universal Television produces Sunnyside in association with Fremulon and 3 Arts Entertainment.
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