Here is the full list of NBC pilots for the fall 2011 season. Any new additions/updates will be in bold. What looks good? What looks bad? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
METRO formerly known as S.I.L.A. (SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS L.A.)
Format: One-Hour Drama
Network: NBC
Studio: 20th Century Fox Television
ProdCo: Chernin Entertainment
Producers: Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope, Stephen Gaghan
Writer: Stephen Gaghan
Director: Stephen Gaghan
Logline: In the vein of "Traffic," this complex drama is set in the world of crime, law enforcement and politics in modern-day Los Angeles.
Cast:
Jimmy Smits as "Mayor Virgilio Zaragoza"
Noah Emmerich as “Mullins”
Danny Pino as “Romero”
Daniella Alonso as “Daniela”
Matthew Levy as “Max”
Madchen Amick as “Mary”
Luis Chavez as “Manny”
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UNTITLED PLAYBOY PROJECT
Format: One-Hour Drama
Network: NBC
Studio: 20th Century Fox Television
ProdCo: Imagine Television
Producers: Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Chad Hodge, Jason Burns, Alan Taylor, Dick Rosenzweig
Writer: Chad Hodge
Director: Alan Taylor
Logline: This sexy drama, set in the 1960s, explores the lives of working-class Playboy bunnies and the men who loved them. It's set mainly at the famous Playboy club in Chicago -- where crooners, mob bosses, politicians and the city's elite come to play.
Cast:
Eddie Cibrian as “Nick”
Amber Heard as “Maureen”
Laura Benati as “Carol Lynne”
Naturi Naughton as “Brenda”
Leah Renee as “Alice”
Jenna Dewan as “Janie”
Wes Ramsey as “Max”
David Krumholtz as “Billy”
17th PRECINCT
Format: One-Hour Drama
Network: NBC
ProdCo: Sony Pictures Television
Producers: Ron Moore, Michael Rymer
Writer: Ron Moore
Director: Michael Rymer
Logline: This ensemble police drama is set in the fictional town of Excelsior, where magic and supernatural elements rule over science.
Cast:
Stockard Channing as “Mira Barkley”
Jamie Bamber as “Detective Caolan”
Eamonn Walker as “Wilder Banks”
Matt Long as “Jimmy”
James Callis as “Jeff”
Tricia Helfer as “Morgana”
Kristin Kreuk as “Susan Longford”
SMASH
Format: One-Hour Drama
Network: NBC
Studio: UMS
ProdCo: Dreamworks Television
Producers: Steven Spielberg, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Theresa Rebeck, Michael Mayer
Writer: Theresa Rebeck
Director: Michael Mayer
Logline: Based on an idea by Steven Spielberg, this dramatic series follows diverse characters who come together to put on a Broadway musical.
Cast:
Debra Messing as “Julia”
Katharine McPhee as “Karen”
Jack Davenport as “Derek”
Megan Hilty as “Ivy”
Christian Borle as “Tom”
Raza Jaffrey as “Dev”
Anjelica Huston as “Eileen”
A MANN’S WORLD
Format: One-Hour Drama
Network: NBC
Studio: WBTV
Producers: Michael Patrick King, John Melfi
Writer: Michael Patrick King
Director: Michael Patrick King
Logline: This series depicts the complicated life of Allan Mann, a celebrity hair stylist in glamorous Los Angeles, as he navigates the complexities of his business, his family life and his goal to stay relevant in a world that moves quickly.
