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Chuck' star Zachary Levi for new Fox comedy pilot 'Let It Go'

Zachary Levi has signed up to play the lead role in Fox pilot Let It Go.

The comedy project - written by Traffic Light's DJ Nash - will focus on a married couple, as well as the husband's best friend and the wife's sister.

Chuck star Levi will play the husband, according to Deadline.

The actor appeared in half-hour ABC sitcom Less Then Perfect between 2002 and 2006, before playing the title role in NBC's Chuck from September 2007 to January of this year.

Let It Go was picked up to pilot by Fox earlier this month, on the proviso that it would only enter production if the network was satisfied with casting.

Levi joining the project has now lifted the contingency. The project will be executive produced with Rescue Me's Peter Tolan and 2012's Michael Wimer.

Other comedy projects in the works at Fox include John Stamos sitcom Little Brother, Prodigy Bully from Glee star Mike O'Malley and The Goodwin Games from the creators of How I Met Your Mother.

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'Law & Order' star Alana De La Garza joins NBC's 'Do No Harm'

Alana De La Garza has joined NBC's medical drama pilot Do No Harm.

The Jekyll and Hyde update - written by The Event's David Schulner - will focus on Jeffrey Kohn, a talented neurosurgeon who struggles against a violent alter ego.

De La Garza will play Kohn's colleague and friend Dr Lena Steck, according to Deadline.

The actress is best known for playing Connie Rubirosa on Law & Order, a role she later reprised in short-lived spinoff Law & Order: LA.

The Borgias star Ruta Gedmintas will also appear in the Do No Harm pilot as Olivia Case, Kohn's former fiancée.

Her past credits include UK shows Lip Service and Spooks: Code 9.

Do No Harm will be directed by Michael Mayer and executive produced by Ringer's Peter Traugott and Rachel Kaplan.

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Monday 13th February

8:00PM

Show Name

Total Viewers

18-49 Ratings + Share

How I Met Your Mother

9.10 Million

3.4/10

House

7.16 Million

2.4/6

Pretty Little Liars

2.10 Million

0.8/2

Gossip Girl

1.17 Million

0.5/1

8:30PM

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2 Broke Girls

10.46 Million

3.7/10

9:00PM

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Two & A Half Men

12.35 Million

3.8/9

Alcatraz

6.19 Million

1.9/4

Hart Of Dixie

1.60 Million

0.6/1

Being Human

1.34 Million

0.7/2

The Lying Game

N/A

N/A

9:30PM

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Mike & Molly

10.98 Million

3.3/8

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Hawaii Five-O

9.70 Million

2.7/7

Castle

8.88 Million

2.0/5

Smash

8.09 Million

2.8/7

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Shawn Ashmore, 'Twilight' star join Kevin Bacon's serial killer pilot

Shawn Ashmore has joined the cast of Fox's serial killer drama pilot.

The project - from The Vampire Diaries co-creator Kevin Williamson - will star Kevin Bacon as Ryan Hardy, a retired FBI profiler.

Hardy returns to work when the murderous Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) uses technology to create a cult of fellow serial killers.

X-Men star Ashmore will play a junior FBI agent who assists Bacon's character, according to Deadline.

Valorie Curry will also appear in the pilot as an unwitting young nanny who cares for Carroll's son.

Ashmore's recent credits include a guest role on Fringe, while Curry starred in Veronica Mars and will appear in the forthcoming The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2.

The Vampire Diaries director Marcos Siega will helm the currently-untitled pilot, which will be produced by Warner Bros TV and Williamson's studio-based Outerbanks Entertainment.

Other drama projects in the works at Fox include a teen spy series from The Playboy Club's Karyn Usher, legal drama Guilty and Josh Friedman's action drama The Asset.

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Elementary': Jonny Lee Miller to play Sherlock Holmes in CBS pilot

Jonny Lee Miller has been cast in the lead role of CBS's upcoming Sherlock Holmes pilot Elementary.

The modern-day retelling of the classic detective was announced last month, and will take place in New York.

The former Trainspotting and Eli Stone actor is the first confirmed casting for the project, reports Deadline.

Robert Doherty has written the pilot's script, and will also executive produce alongside Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly, with Michael Cuesta directing.

Miller recently appeared on stage in Danny Boyle's Frankenstein opposite Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective in the BBC's present-day, London-based Sherlock.

Sherlock executive Sue Vertue recently stated that she was "extremely worried" about the prospect of an American adaptation.

If picked up to a full series, Elementary will most likely arrive as part of the CBS 2012 fall schedule.

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NBC orders 'Hannibal' series, 'Notorious' pilot

New drama Hannibal has been picked up for 13 episodes by NBC.

The Bryan Fuller-helmed contemporary thriller - which features characters from Thomas Harris's best-selling novel Red Dragon - will tell the story of FBI agent Will Graham and his mentor Dr Hannibal Lecter.

Lecter was originally played by Sir Anthony Hopkins in the movies The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal and Red Dragon.

It has previously been reported that Fuller, who is writing and executive producing the series, was "attracted to the dark, sick side" of the Hannibal character.

Fuller is best known for his work on Pushing Daisies. He is also currently working on the Munsters reboot Mockingbird Lane for the Peacock Network.

His reworking of the 1960s comedy has previously been tipped by NBC to be a "potential summer or event series" and will mix "striking visuals" with "classic Munsters archetypes".

Mockingbird Lane was reportedly postponed by NBC last week in order to give it extra attention, which would put it in contention for the 2013 midseason.

According to Deadline, NBC has also ordered a pilot episode of Notorious.

The show is a soap about a female detective who returns to the home of her childhood to investigate the murder of her childhood friend, the daughter of the wealthy family that her mother served as a maid.

Notorious is created by Liz Heldens, who is best known for Prime Suspect and Friday Night Lights.

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Daniela Bobadilla joins Charlie Sheen's 'Anger Management

Daniela Bobadilla has signed up for a lead role in FX's new Charlie Sheen comedy Anger Management.

The show, which is loosely based on the 2003 movie of the same name, stars Sheen as a therapist with anger issues.

Bobadilla has now joined the cast as the daughter of Sheen's character Charlie, Deadline says.

Bobadilla recently appeared in two episodes of Desperate Housewives as the stepdaughter of Gaby's late stepfather. She will also have a recurring role in NBC's upcoming drama Awake.

News of her casting comes after Shawnee Smith signed up to play Charlie's ex-wife and Selma Blair joined the show as his potential love interest.

Noureen DeWulf has also signed up for a role in Anger Management and will play a spoilt rich girl who ends up in therapy after shooting her boyfriend.

Anger Management is due to premiere on FX in June.

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Michaela Watkins joins ABC's 'Prairie Dogs' pilot

Michaela Watkins has landed a role in ABC's pilot Prairie Dogs.

The comedy focuses on Neil, a nerd whose identity is stolen. Realising that the criminal responsible is cooler than him, he asks the thief to help him change his life.

Watkins has now signed up to take part in the project, Deadline reports.

Her character Imogene, one of Neil's colleagues, is said to compensate for her disappointing life by being tough at work.

Watkins previously starred in Saturday Night Live and The New Adventures of Old Christine and has recently appeared in HBO's Enlightened and the Fox comedy New Girl.

Prairie Dogs comes from Jackie Filgo and Jeff Filgo, whose previous credits include The New Adventures of Old Christine, Hank and That '70s Show.

Mandy Moore, Judy Greer and Portia de Rossi are among the other female stars working on comedy pilots at ABC.

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Susanna Thompson joins 'Arrow' pilot

Susanna Thompson has landed a role in The CW's Arrow pilot.

The superhero drama, which is loosely based on the Green Arrow comics, stars Stephen Amell as the Emerald Archer.

Thompson has now signed up to play the mother of the Emerald Archer's alter ego Oliver Queen, TV Line reports.

Thompson has previously starred in shows such as Once and Again, NCIS, Kings and Cold Case.

News of her casting comes shortly after Dexter star David Ramsey signed up to play a military man turned bodyguard.

The CW's Thom Sherman has previously described Arrow as "very provocative and sophisticated and edgy".

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Tuesday 14th February

8:00PM

Show Name

Total Viewers

18-49 Ratings + Share

NCIS

19.42 Million

3.9/11

Last Man Standing

7.59 Million

2.2/7

Glee

6.87 Million

2.8/8

Switched At Birth

1.45 Million

0.6/2

8:30PM

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Total Viewers

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Cougar Town

4.87 Million

1.8/5

9:00PM

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Total Viewers

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NCIS Los Angeles

16.03 Million

3.2/8

New Girl

6.58 Million

3.2/8

The River

2.98 Million

1.7/4

Ringer

1.06 Million

0.3/1

9:30PM

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Raising Hope

4.67 Million

2.1/5

10:00PM

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Unforgettable

10.97 Million

2.3/6

Body Of Proof

6.15 Million

1.2/3

Parenthood

4.43 Million

1.6/4

The Game

2.40 Million

1.2/3

Justified

2.13 Million

0.8/2

Southland

1.88 Million

0.6/2

10:30PM

Show Name

Total Viewers

18-49 Ratings + Share

Let's Stay Together

1.70 Million

0.9/2

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TBS Orders 35 More Episodes Of ‘Tyler Perry’s For Better Or Worse’

TBS has ordered 35 additional episodes of Tyler Perry’s latest sitcom, Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse, which revolves around three couples at various stages of their relationships. “Tyler Perry’s shows have proven to be a popular draw for TBS on Friday nights,” said TNT and TBS’ head of original programming Michael Wright. “We’re very happy to keep that trend going by ordering more episodes of Tyler Perry’s For Better Or Worse.” Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse, produced by Tyler Perry Studios and distributed by Debmar-Mercury, premiered on TBS on Nov. 25, 2011 and averaged 2.9 million viewers and 1.6 million adults 18-49 for its 10-episode first season. Despite tracking lower than Perry’s previous 2 TBS sitcoms, House Of Payne and Meet The Browns, For Better Or Worse still ranked as basic cable’s No.1 sitcom of 2011 and the No.1 show on all of television with African-American adults. The pickup means that all 3 Perry shows produced under the Debmar-Mercury 10-90 model have gone beyond the initial 10-epsiode run on TBS. (However, the backup orders have varied, with 35 episodes being the smallest so far.) Based on the Perry’s Why Did I Get Married movies, For Better Or Worse features an ensemble cast that includes Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Crystle Stewart, Kent Faulcon, Kiki Haynes and Jason Olive. Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse will return to its Friday night timeslot this summer.

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Arrow' casts Katie Cassidy as female lead

Katie Cassidy has been cast as the female lead in The CW's Arrow pilot.

The Supernatural and Gossip Girl actress will star as clinic attorney Laurel in the modern day retelling of DC Comics character Green Arrow.

Cassidy will be the main romantic interest to the vigilante hero Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), reports TV Line.

In the original comics, Dinah 'Laurel' Lance also had a secret superhero identity, known as Black Canary.

Susannah Thompson has previously been announced to star as Queen's mother Moira.

Katie Cassidy recently signed up for a guest role in Fox's New Girl.

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Lost's Terry O'Quinn lands starring role in ABC's '666 Park Avenue'

Lost star Terry O'Quinn has landed a starring role in ABC's new drama 666 Park Avenue.

The 59-year-old actor, who won an Emmy Award in 2007 for his role as John Locke in the ABC show, will take on the role of Gavin in the supernatural drama based on Gabriella Pierce's book series.

666 Park Avenue tells the story of a young couple who accept an offer to manage one of the most historic apartment buildings in New York City, but soon begin to witness supernatural events. According to Deadline, O'Quinn will play the building's owner.

666 Park Avenue is being directed by The West Wing's Alex Graves and produced by David Wilcox, who has also worked on Fringe.

It was recently revealed that O'Quinn has also won a guest starring role in TNT's Falling Skies.

He will appear in the final two episodes of the drama's second season, playing a former history professor and mentor to Tom (Noah Wyle).

Since Lost ended, O'Quinn has had roles in Hawaii Five-0 and Marc Cherry's Hallelujah.

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Heroes' Ali Larter signs on to Fox pilot 'The Asset

Ali Larter has signed on to star in the Fox pilot The Asset.

The former Heroes star will play a CIA agent named Anna King who masquerades as a famous photojournalist, according to Entertainment Weekly.

The spy pilot comes from writer Josh Friedman, who also penned War of the Worlds, The Black Dahlia and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Larter's previous television appearances include Dawson's Creek and Entourage.

She made her big-screen debut in Varsity Blues in 1999, going on to appear in Final Destination, Legally Blonde and the third and fourth Resident Evil movies.

The actress gave birth to a baby boy named Theodore Hayes with husband Hayes MacArthur in December 2010.

Larter has previously claimed that a new Heroes television movie is unlikely to happen.

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One Tree Hill' star Sophia Bush joins CBS pilot 'Partners'

Sophia Bush has signed up for a lead role in CBS comedy pilot Partners.

The half-hour project - from Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan - will focus on a straight man and a gay man who are friends and business partners.

Bush will play the straight man's girlfriend, according to Deadline.

The actress is best known for playing Brooke Davis on The CW's One Tree Hill, which will conclude later this year.

She has also appeared in such films as 2006's John Tucker Must Die, 2007's remake of The Hitcher and last year's Chalet Girl.

Mike & Molly director James Burrows will helm the Partners pilot.

Other comedy pilots in the works at CBS include Super Fun Night starring Bridesmaids actress Rebel Wilson and an untitled comedy from comedian Louis CK.

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Harold & Kumar' star Kal Penn joins ABC comedy pilot 'Prairie Dogs'

Kal Penn has joined the cast of ABC comedy pilot Prairie Dogs.

The former House star will play Neil, a cubicle worker or 'prairie dog' who has his identity stolen, according to TVLine.

When he discovers that the conman is living a more fulfilling life than his own, Neil employs him to help improve his prospects.

Penn is best known for appearing in the Harold & Kumar film series and playing Dr Lawrence Kutner on Fox's House from 2007 to 2009.

He currently has a recurring role on CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

Prairie Dogs will also star Michaela Watkins and has been written by That '70s Show's Jackie and Jeff Filgo.

Other comedy pilots picked up by ABC include American Judy starring Judy Greer, Sarah Chalke's How to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life and a remake of UK comedy White Van Man with Kyle Bornheimer and JK Simmons.

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Hayes MacArthur, Malcolm Barrett join Fox's 'Rebounding' pilot

Hayes MacArthur and Malcolm Barrett have signed up for roles in Fox's pilot Rebounding.

The comedy focuses on a man trying to move on from the death of his fiancée with the help of his basketball team.

MacArthur has now signed up to play one of the team members, Deadline reports.

He previously appeared in Worst Week and Perfect Couples, and his movie credits include parts in Life As We Know It and The Game Plan. He has also guest starred in shows such as Happy Endings, Whitney and How I Met Your Mother.

Barrett will also appear in Rebounding as one of the members of the basketball team, Deadline says.

He starred as Lem in Better Off Ted and has also had guest spots in Traffic Light, Southland and Raising Hope.

Rebounding is loosely based on the life of writer Joe Port, who is penning the comedy with Just Shoot Me's Joe Wiseman. Modern Family's executive producer Steve Levitan is also working on the project.

Other comedies currently in the works at Fox include a project starring John Stamos called Little Brother, a show featuring Chuck's Zachary Levi, and a sitcom from the creators of How I Met Your Mother starring Becki Newton.

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'Twilight' star Toni Trucks joins CBS legal drama 'Baby Big Shot'

Toni Trucks has landed a role in CBS legal drama pilot Baby Big Shot.

The project - from Covert Affairs producer Dana Calvo - will focus on a working-class woman who uses street smarts to compete with her more sophisticated colleagues at a Manhattan law firm.

Trucks will play the lead character's friend and secretary, according to TVLine.

The actress has previously starred in episodes of House, CSI: NY and short-lived Showtime comedy Barbershop.

She is also due to appear in the forthcoming Twilight sequel Breaking Dawn - Part 2.

Franklin & Bash exec Kevin Falls and Julia Franz will executive produce the Baby Big Shot pilot.

Other drama projects in the works at CBS include controversial Sherlock Holmes update Elementary starring Johnny Lee Miller and Jerry Bruckheimer's Trooper.

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Rescue Me' star Steven Pasquale lands 'Do No Harm' lead

Steven Pasquale has landed the lead role in NBC pilot Do No Harm.

The Jekyll and Hyde update - written by The Event's David Schulner - will focus on Jeffrey Kohn, a talented neurosurgeon who struggles against his violent alter ego Ian Price.

Rescue Me star Pasquale will play both roles, according to Entertainment Weekly.

The actor's past credits include parts on Six Feet Under, The Playboy Club and USA pilot Over/Under.

He will also appear opposite Maya Rudolph in a forthcoming episode of NBC comedy Up All Night.

Alana De La Garza was also recently cast in the Do No Harm pilot. The Law & Order actress will play Kohn's colleague and friend Dr Lena Steck, while The Borgias star Ruta Gedmintas will appear as Kohn's former fiancée Olivia Case.

Do No Harm will be directed by Michael Mayer and executive produced by Ringer's Peter Traugott and Rachel Kaplan.

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Gilmore Girls' Kelly Bishop joins ABC Family's 'Bunheads'

Kelly Bishop has signed up for a recurring role in ABC Family's new drama Bunheads.

The series, which was picked up by the network last week, stars Sutton Foster as a Las Vegas showgirl who gets married impulsively and moves to a small town.

Bishop has now signed up to play Fanny, the mother-in-law of Foster's character, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Fanny runs the dance studio where Foster's character begins to work.

Bunheads comes from Amy Sherman-Palladino, who previously worked with Bishop on her series Gilmore Girls. Bishop has also appeared in shows such as Mercy and Law & Order: SVU.

Bunheads is expected to go into production in spring and the show is due to air on ABC Family later this year.

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