FOX 2012-2013 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
The following new comedies will premiere this fall on FOX:
BEN AND KATE
What
happens when an exuberant, irresponsible dreamer who always says “yes”
moves in with his overly responsible little sister to help raise her
five-year-old daughter? BEN AND KATE, a new single-camera young ensemble
comedy, follows these odd-couple siblings as they push each other out
of their comfort zones and into real life. KATE FOX (Dakota Johnson,
“The Social Network”) followed the rules all her life…until she got
pregnant in college and dropped out just shy of graduation. After the
birth of her daughter, MADDIE (Maggie Jones, “We Bought a Zoo,”
“Footloose”), Kate put her twenties on hold. Now working as a bar
manager to make ends meet and maximize her time with five-year-old
Maddie, she’s uber-prepared for every possible catastrophe – except for
the arrival of her older brother, BEN FOX (Nat Faxon, “Bad Teacher”).
Ben likes trouble a lot more than his sister does. His infectious energy
makes you want to follow him into any number of bad ideas. He’ll
totally screw up your life, but somehow, you’ll feel good about it.
Where Kate is all about planning and preparing, Ben is big on
spontaneity and out-of-the-box ideas. But don’t let the Velcro wallet
fool you – he’ll probably be a millionaire someday. When Ben comes to
crash on Kate’s couch for a few days, he finds a sad state of affairs.
Kate’s surviving, but not living. Ben realizes that for the first time
in their lives, Kate needs his help and he’s determined to bring some
much-needed chaos into her overly stable world. He starts by offering to
help look after Maddie so Kate can get back to experiencing her
mid-twenties and making mistakes, since the one real “mistake” she’s
made turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. Always
there to help with Ben’s crazy schemes is his partner-in-crime, TOMMY
(newcomer Echo Kellum), who worships Ben like a hero and nurses a
serious crush on Kate. Kate’s British best friend, BJ (Lucy Punch, “Bad
Teacher”), is a cocktail waitress at the bar that Kate manages and an
all-around hot mess who would do anything for Kate, even if her advice
is often questionable and occasionally illegal. From writer/executive
producer Dana Fox (NEW GIRL, “What Happens in Vegas”) and executive
producer/director Jake Kasdan (NEW GIRL, “Bad Teacher”), BEN AND KATE is
a heartwarming story of deeply mismatched siblings: a sister who needs
to go for her dreams and a brother who needs to get his head out of the
clouds.
PRODUCTION COMPANIES: 20th Century Fox Television, Chernin Entertainment
CREATOR/WRITER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Dana Fox
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: Jake Kasdan
CAST: Dakota Johnson as Kate, Nat Faxon as Ben, Maggie Jones as Maddie, Lucy Punch as BJ, Echo Kellum as Tommy
THE MINDY PROJECT
THE
MINDY PROJECT is a new single-camera comedy from Emmy Award-nominated
writer/producer and New York Times best-selling author Mindy Kaling
(“The Office”) that follows a woman who, despite having a successful
career, desperately needs to break bad habits in her personal life.
After all, how many doctors make inappropriate toasts at their
ex-boyfriend’s wedding, nearly drown at the bottom of a stranger’s pool
and get arrested for disorderly conduct just moments before having to
deliver a baby? Funny, impatient and politically incorrect, MINDY LAHIRI
(Kaling) can quote every romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan that exists.
She loves the good ones and the bad ones, because the girl always gets
the guy. Mindy is determined to be more punctual, spend less money, lose
weight and read more books – all in pursuit of becoming a well-rounded
perfect woman…who can meet and date the perfect guy. Mindy is a skilled
OB/GYN and shares a practice with a few other doctors, none of whom make
life any easier for her. JEREMY REED (British writer/comedian Ed Weeks)
is the walking definition of total bad news. He not only shares a
practice with Mindy, but sometimes her bed as well – despite her best
efforts to resist. He is funny, self-absorbed and super sexy. In
contrast, DANNY CASTELLANO (Chris Messina, “Damages”) is a hothead and
guys’ guy who has a habit of stealing Mindy’s patients. Danny criticizes
her for everything, including her struggling love life and her lack of
professionalism – even though it’s obvious to everyone except Mindy that
he secretly admires her work. His blue-collar childhood gives him a big
chip on his shoulder, but he is a dedicated physician, which Mindy
can’t stand to admit because he’s always getting on her case. Rounding
out the office staff are the receptionists – BETSY PUTCH (Zoe Jarman,
“Huge”), young, earnest and easily excitable, who thinks the world of
Mindy and is always trying to impress her; and SHAUNA DICANIO (newcomer
Dana DeLorenzo), a self-assured Jersey Girl who is indifferent to Mindy,
always knows where the cool party is and carries a poorly concealed
torch for Danny. Mindy is in constant communication with her beloved
best friend from college, GWEN GRANDY (Anna Camp, “The Good Wife”), who
also happens to be the governor’s daughter. Gwen is a hilarious,
sometimes too-blunt friend, and secretly a former carefree party girl
(which only Mindy seems to remember). Although Gwen is now happily
married to a financial analyst, with a six-year-old daughter, this
lawyer-turned-Pilates mom remains squarely in Mindy’s corner. As Mindy
attempts to get her career off the ground and meet a guy who passes her
red flag test (no drug habits, no skinny jeans and no secret families,
among others), only time will tell if she gets her romantic comedy
ending.
PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Universal Television, 3 Arts Entertainment
CREATOR/WRITER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Mindy Kaling
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Howard Klein, B.J. Novak (pilot)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: Charles McDougall (pilot)
CAST:
Mindy Kaling as Mindy, Chris Messina as Danny, Ed Weeks as Jeremy, Anna
Camp as Gwen, Zoe Jarman as Betsy, Dana DeLorenzo as Shauna
The following new drama will debut this fall on FOX:
THE MOB DOCTOR
For
most physicians, the Hippocratic oath is sacred. But for one Chicago
doctor, who is indebted to the mafia, saving lives isn’t her only
concern. THE MOB DOCTOR is a fast-paced medical drama featuring a
brilliant young female cardiothoracic surgeon who is split between two
distinct worlds as she juggles her promising medical career with her
lifelong debt as a doctor to Chicago’s Southside mob. DR. GRACE DEVLIN
(Jordana Spiro, “My Boys”) is a top resident at Chicago’s Roosevelt
Medical Center. Smart and self-assured, she’s heralded as one of the
country’s most promising young surgeons. But family ties keep her glued
to her Southside roots. To pay off her brother’s life-threatening
gambling debt, she makes a deal with the devil and agrees to work “off
book” for the mafia men she once despised. During the day, Grace must
deal with the emotionally compelling cases at Roosevelt Medical – a
toddler in need of a heart transplant, an elderly man desperate to
donate a lung to his sick wife, the mass chaos in the wake of a
two-train collision on the ‘L.’ But in her other vastly different world,
she must juggle an onslaught of mob-related demands, including
operating in mob-sanctioned locations, removing bullets from dead bodies
to hide incriminating evidence, saving a juiced-up race horse and
covertly helping an aging mobster with his erectile dysfunction. All the
while, Grace must keep her dual life a secret from everyone: her
protective best friend, NURSE ROBERTA “RO” ANGELI (Floriana Lima, “Glory
Daze”); her handsome, blue-blooded boyfriend, DR. BRETT ROBINSON (Zach
Gilford, “Off The Map,” “Friday Night Lights”); her boss at Roosevelt
Medical and Chief of Surgery, DR. STAFFORD WHITE (Zeljko Ivanek, “The
Event,” “Damages”); her rival, DR. OLIVIA WATSON (Jaime Lee Kirchner,
“Necessary Roughness,” “Mercy”); even her well-meaning screw-up brother,
NATE (Jesse Lee Soffer, “As the World Turns”), and her overly dramatic
mother, DANIELLA (Wendy Makkena, “NCIS”). The only one who knows the
true scope of Grace’s activities is the man to whom Grace owes her debt:
the charming and diabolical Southside mob boss CONSTANTINE ALEXANDER
(William Forsythe, “Boardwalk Empire”), an oddly compassionate killer
whose relationship with Grace is more than it seems. Recently released
from prison, the former head of the Chicago mob looks to reclaim his
place in the organization, with the help of his right-hand associate –
and Grace’s ex-boyfriend – FRANCO (James Carpinello, “The Good Wife”).
As Grace tries to heed the demands of these two conflicting worlds – not
to mention the needs of her own slightly dysfunctional family – her
moral center comes into direct conflict with the very immoral things
she’s asked to do. But with nerves of steel and a tough-as-nails
exterior, she somehow manages to make it all work – at least for now.
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Sony Pictures Television
CREATORS/WRITERS/EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Josh Berman, Rob Wright
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: Michael Dinner
CAST:
Jordana Spiro as Dr. Grace Devlin, William Forsythe as Constantine
Alexander, Floriana Lima as Nurse “Ro” Angeli, Zach Gilford as Dr. Brett
Robinson, Jaime Lee Kirchner as Dr. Olivia Watson, Zeljko Ivanek as Dr.
Stafford White, James Carpinello as Franco, Jesse Lee Soffer as Nate
Devlin, Wendy Makkena as Daniella Devlin
The new drama set to debut midseason is:
THE FOLLOWING
THE
FBI estimates there are currently over 300 active serial killers in the
United States. What would happen if these killers had a way of
communicating and connecting with each other? What if they were able to
work together and form alliances across the country? What if one
brilliant psychotic serial killer was able to bring them all together
and activate a following? Welcome to THE FOLLOWING, the terrifying new
thriller from creator/executive producer Kevin Williamson (“The Vampire
Diaries,” “Dawson’s Creek,” the “Scream” franchise). When notorious
serial killer JOE CARROLL (James Purefoy, “Rome”) escapes from death row
and embarks on a new killing spree, the FBI calls former agent RYAN
HARDY (Emmy-nominated actor Kevin Bacon, “X-Men: First Class”) to
consult on the case. Having since withdrawn from the public eye, Hardy
was responsible for Carroll’s capture nine years ago, after Carroll
murdered 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he
taught literature. Hardy is a walking textbook of all-things Carroll. He
knows him better than anyone; he is perhaps Carroll’s only
psychological and intellectual match. But the Ryan Hardy who broke the
Carroll case years ago isn’t the same man today. Wounded both physically
and mentally by his previous pursuit of this serial killer, it’s been a
long time since Hardy has been in the field. This investigation is his
redemption, his call to action. In contrast to nine years ago, Hardy
isn’t calling the shots on this case. He works closely with an FBI team,
which includes all-business and tough-as-nails JENNIFER MASON (Jeananne
Goossen, “The Vow,” ALCATRAZ) and young, razor-sharp MIKE WESTON (Shawn
Ashmore, “X-Men”).
The team considers Hardy to be more of a
liability than an asset. But Hardy proves his worth when he uncovers
that Carroll was covertly communicating with a network of killers in the
outside world. It quickly becomes obvious that he has more planned than
just a prison escape, and there’s no telling how many additional
killers are out there. The FBI’s investigation leads Hardy to CLAIRE
MATTHEWS (Natalie Zea, “Justified”), Carroll’s ex-wife and mother of the
criminal’s 10-year-old son, JOEY (newcomer Kyle Catlett). Close during
Hardy’s initial investigation, Hardy turns to Claire for insight into
Carroll’s next move. The tension rises when Carroll’s accomplices kidnap
his intended last victim from nine years ago. Hardy becomes ever more
determined to end Carroll’s game when he realizes that this psychopath
intends to finish what he started. The thriller will follow Hardy and
the FBI as they are challenged with the ever-growing web of murder
around them, masterminded by the devious Carroll, who dreams of writing a
novel with Hardy as his protagonist. The reinvigorated Hardy will get a
second chance to capture Carroll, as he’s faced with not one but a cult
of serial killers.
PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Warner Bros. Television, Outerbanks Entertainment, Bonanza Productions Inc.
CREATOR/WRITER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kevin Williamson
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: Marcos Siega
CAST:
Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy, James Purefoy as Joe Carroll, Jeananne
Goossen as Agent Jennifer Mason, Natalie Zea as Claire Matthews, Kyle
Catlett as Joey Matthews, Shawn Ashmore as Agent Weston, Valorie Curry
as Denise, Adan Canto as Billy Thomas, Nico Tortorella as Will Wilson
The new comedy slated for midseason is:
THE GOODWIN GAMES
Where
there’s a will, there’s a way. And when that will’s worth more than 20
million dollars, you can bet someone’s going to find a way to get the
cash. From the executive producers of “How I Met Your Mother,” THE
GOODWIN GAMES is a single-camera comedy that tells the story of three
grown siblings who return home after their father’s death, and
unexpectedly find themselves poised to inherit a vast fortune – if they
adhere to their late father’s wishes. If any of the Goodwin kids feel
like they deserve the money, then it’s HENRY (Scott Foley, “Grey’s
Anatomy,” “Felicity”), the eldest child and an overachieving surgeon. He
sees himself as a role model for his less successful siblings – and
reminds them every chance he gets. Returning home will force Henry to
question the choices he’s made, especially as he reconnects with his
first love and true soulmate, LUCINDA (Felisha Terrell, “Days of Our
Lives”). Middle sibling CHLOE (Becki Newton, “Ugly Betty”) was a child
prodigy in math, and her unofficial role as “the smart one” of the
family still sends Henry into fits of jealousy. But long ago, Chloe gave
up academics in favor of being the popular girl. Now, through a series
of hidden messages, her late father will lead Chloe back to her old love
of numbers – and back to the person she’s meant to be. Of the three
siblings, the youngest, JIMMY (Jake Lacy, “Better With You”), could use
the inheritance the most. A small-time ex-con and dull-witted guitarist
who’s deep in debt to a loan shark, Jimmy may be the family screw-up,
but he has more heart than anyone. Like his siblings, Jimmy’s also
returning to something in this town: his eight-year-old daughter.
Pulling the strings from beyond the grave is the children’s late father,
BENJAMIN (guest star Beau Bridges, “The Descendants”), a college math
professor. Guilty over not parenting his kids better, Benjamin has left
behind a series of unique challenges – administered by his estate
attorney APRIL (newcomer Melissa Tang). Through these tasks, Benjamin
hopes he can get his children to rediscover their true selves and learn
the lessons he failed to instill in them while he was alive. Their
potential reward? More than 20 million dollars – a fortune that they
never knew their father had – and the chance to become the people their
father wanted them to be. So let THE GOODWIN GAMES begin!
PRODUCTION COMPANY: 20th Century Fox Television
CREATORS/WRITERS/EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Chris Harris
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: Peyton Reed (pilot)
CAST: Scott Foley as Henry, Becki Newton as Chloe, Jake Lacy as Jimmy, Felisha Terrell as Lucinda, Melissa Tang as April
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