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[01/22/13 - 06:06 PM]
FOX Orders Pilot for New Drama "Rake" - Academy Award Nominee and Emmy Award Winner Greg Kinnear to Star in Lead Role
The potential series follows a brilliant, but self-destructive criminal defense lawyer.

[11/14/12 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, November 14
Updates include: Bryan Greenberg, Stephanie Sigman to topline USA pilot; Peter Tolan to run FOX's "Rake" import; and David Seidler, Barry Levinson to bring "George Washington" to NBC.

[10/24/12 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 24
Updates include: Ming-Na Wen boards ABC's "S.H.I.E.L.D."; Greg Kinnear-led "Rake" import lands at FOX; and Zach Braff to develop a new comedy at ABC.

[09/28/12 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 28
Updates include: Miley Cyrus in talks for "Bonnie & Clyde" mini-series; CBS orders "Nerds in Love" comedy pilot; and Jason Katims to bring "About a Boy" to NBC.

[04/04/11 - 07:09 AM]
Critically-Acclaimed Drama Series "Rake" Acquired by DirecTV
The Australian drama focuses on the chaotic world of a criminal defense barrister, Cleaver Greene (Richard Roxburgh).







RAKE (ACORN TV)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
7/13/11 - 10/22/18
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2018-2019 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
5 (40 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
series finale aired on 10/22/18
DESCRIPTION:
(from Acorn TV's web site) Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge!) stars as Cleaver Greene, a brilliant barrister battling self-destructive tendencies in this hit Australian comedy-drama. Cleaver prefers to defend those who are utterly hopeless and probably guilty. Despite his roguish ways, Cleaver's wit and charm have won him many cases and loyal friends over the years.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Adrienne Pickering as Missy (Melissa)
· Caroline Brazier as Wendy
· Danielle Cormack as Scarlett
· Geoff Morrell as Joe Sandilands
· Matt Day as David Potter
· Richard Roxburgh as Cleaver Greene
· Russell Dykstra as Barney
CREW INFORMATION:
· Charles Waterstreet as CRTR
· Peter Duncan as CRTR
· Richard Roxburgh as CRTR
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· DCD Rights