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[05/02/11 - 03:40 PM]
USA Network Announces Ambitious Slate of More Than a Dozen "Character" Driven Projects from Hollywood's A-List Talent
The 13 projects include efforts from Nathan Lane, Mark Gordon and Kara DioGuardi.







SPECIAL, THE (USA)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
5/2/11
STATUS:
previously in development (2012-2013 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
script
DESCRIPTION:
(from USA's press release, May 2011) In a stark contrast to the stereotypical TV cop, THE SPECIAL is about an energetic, optimistic homicide detective who suffers from hypomania. Despite his high clearance rate, he remains an enigma to his colleagues in a high-profile unit of the LAPD. Writer/Producer is Bill Wheeler ("Empire," "the Cape"). Executive Produced by Mark Gordon ("Saving Private Ryan," "Grey's Anatomy," "Criminal Minds") along with the Mark Gordon Company. The studio is ABC Studios.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Bill Wheeler as CRTR/EP
· Mark Gordon as EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· ABC Studios
· Mark Gordon Company, The