PRODUCTION HAS COMMENCED IN NEW YORK CITY ON "BRAINDEAD," CBS'S NEW COMIC-THRILLER SET IN THE WORLD OF WASHINGTON, D.C. POLITICS

The Series, Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Danny Pino, Aaron Tveit, Tony Shalhoub, Nikki M. James and Johnny Ray Gill, Will Premiere in Summer 2016

Production has commenced in New York City on "BrainDead," CBS's new comic-thriller set in the world of Washington, D.C. politics. The series, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Danny Pino, Aaron Tveit, Tony Shalhoub, Nikki M. James and Johnny Ray Gill will premiere in summer 2016. "BrainDead" comes from Robert and Michelle King, creators and executive producers of THE GOOD WIFE.

"BrainDead" follows a young fresh-faced Hill staffer (Winstead) getting her first job in Washington, D.C. and discovering two things: The government has stopped working, and alien spawn have come to Earth and eaten the brains of a growing number of Congressmen and Hill staffers.

"BrainDead" is produced by CBS Television Studios. Robert and Michelle King, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Brooke Kennedy and Liz Glotzer serve as executive producers for CBS Television Studios, Scott Free Productions and King Size Productions. Judy Smith will serve as co-executive producer. The series will be distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and worldwide by CBS Studios International.