J.J. Abrams, Undercovers

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=61659

McRaney Joins J.J. Abrams' Undercovers

Source:The Hollywood Reporter
December 16, 2009


Gerald McRaney is the first actor cast in J.J. Abrams' "Undercovers," a pilot for NBC, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The show, described as a mix between Mr. & Mrs. Smith and The Bourne Identity, revolves around spouses Samantha and Steven Bloom, who work together as spies.

McRaney plays their boss, a CIA operative who recruited the couple and serves as the agency's liaison with then.

Looking forward to this.

 

[Superfreak]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=61659



Looking forward to this.

sounds like a second shot at Alias, with a little more thought put into it. I'm down.

 

[Sawyer]

Love Abrams, but I'll pass.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

I love this idea, it'd be even more fun if somewhere in a second season some of the Alias cast guested.

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=61706

Kodjoe Lands Lead Role in Abrams' Undercovers

Source:The Hollywood Reporter
December 18, 2009


Boris Kodjoe (upcoming Resident Evil: Afterlife) has landed the male lead in J.J. Abrams' pilot for NBC "Undercovers," says The Hollywood Reporter.

"Undercovers," described as a mix between Mr. & Mrs. Smith and The Bourne Identity, revolves around spouses Samantha and Steven (Kodjoe) Bloom, who work together as spies.

The previously-announced Gerald McRaney will play the couple's CIA boss. The role of Samantha is yet to be cast.

Abrams is considering directing the Warner Bros. TV-produced pilot, which he co-wrote with Josh Reims.

 

[Sebastos]

This should be interesting, look forward to it.

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=62353

J.J. Abrams' Undercovers Casts Female Lead

Source:The Hollywood Reporter
January 13, 2010

British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw ("Spooks," "Doctor Who") has landed the female lead opposite Boris Kodjoe on J.J. Abrams' "Undercovers" at NBC. Abrams and Josh Reims co-wrote the pilot.

The project revolves around a domesticated husband (Kodjoe) and wife (Mbatha-Raw) who are re-activated as CIA agents after years of retirement.

Abrams also will direct, marking the first pilot he has helmed since "Lost" in 2004.

 

[The Squirrel]

JJ Abrams? Count me in.

 

[DIRECTOR]

JJ Abrams..... I was expecting getter...... Something to prepare me after LOST

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=65693

Source: NBC
May 3, 2010

NBC has issued its first scripted series pickup for the 2010-11 season with the order of the drama "Undercovers" from acclaimed writer/producer/director J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, "Fringe," "Lost," "Alias") and executive producer/writer Josh Reims ("Brothers and Sisters"), it was announced today by Angela Bromstad, President, Primetime Entertainment, NBC and Universal Media Studios.

"We have tremendous confidence in this promising series and feel this is a great way to kick off our upcoming Upfront development announcements," said Jeff Gaspin, Chairman, NBC Universal Television Entertainment. "J.J. has delivered another signature series, along with our partners at Warner Bros., and we couldn't be happier."

"Having J.J. on our creative team is a great reason for celebration," said Bromstad. "In 'Undercovers,' J.J. and Josh have found a breakout couple that is rich in character and brimming with romance and action. We feel he's found the perfect cast."

Abrams serves as co-writer, executive producer – and also directs – his first direction of a TV series pilot since "Lost." "Undercovers" is a sexy, fun, action-packed spy drama that proves once and for all that marriage is still the world's most dangerous partnership. Outwardly, Steven Bloom (Boris Kodjoe, Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion, Soul Food, Resident Evil: Afterlife) and his wife, Samantha (Gugu Mbatha-Raw, "Doctor Who," "Bonekickers"), are a typical married couple who own a small catering company in Los Angeles and are helped by Samantha's easily frazzled younger sister, Lizzy (Jessica Parker Kennedy, "Smallville").

Secretly, the duo were two of the CIA's best spies until they fell in love on the job five years ago and retired. When fellow spy and friend Nash (Carter MacIntyre, "American Heiress") goes missing while on the trail of a Russian arms dealer, the Blooms are reinstated by boss Carlton Shaw (Gerald McRaney, "Deadwood") to locate and rescue Nash. The pair is thrust back into the world of espionage as they follow leads that span the globe -- and Steven and Samantha realize that this supercharged, undercover lifestyle provides the excitement and romance that their marriage has been missing. Also starring is Ben Schwartz (NBC's "Parks and Recreation").

"Undercovers" is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The pilot was written by J.J. Abrams & Josh Reims and directed by Abrams. Abrams, Reims and Bryan Burk ("Fringe," "Lost, "Alias") are the executive producers.

 

[Sawyer]

I'll give the pilot a shot, but I really hope the show is more interesting than it sounds.

 

[Shifty]

Well this show is supposed to help save NBC and the word is that its the best drama NBC has. Now they just need the right timeslot. The old ER slot? Something earlier?

 

[Dr. Evil]

Other than it's Thursday night lineup, NBC does need some quality shows.

If they can get rid of the Marriage Ref, than that would be a nice start.

 

[O'Haire]

Have a feeling NBC will do a spy night with this and Chuck.

 

[Sawyer]

Other than it's Thursday night lineup, NBC does need some quality shows.

If they can get rid of the Marriage Ref, than that would be a nice start.

Heroes too. **** needs to go.

 

[Raiden]

Have a feeling NBC will do a spy night with this and Chuck.

Yeah, I hope NBC won't can Chuck just because they picked up another spy show. If they can have more than one CSI clone, then they should have more than one spy show too.

 

[GhostPoet]

I dig spy flicks and it's Abrams, so i'm very interested.

 

[Shifty]

Chuck was down in the demo last night, not good news. At best it comes back as a midseason or summer show. NBC will certainly have the most interesting lineup announcement.

 

[Sawyer]

Chuck was down in the demo last night, not good news. At best it comes back as a midseason or summer show. NBC will certainly have the most interesting lineup announcement.

Let us pray for midseason. It'll suck to wait that long, but it's better than cancellation.

 

[Sam Fisher]

Well this show is supposed to help save NBC and the word is that its the best drama NBC has. Now they just need the right timeslot. The old ER slot? Something earlier?

NBC can be saved?

 

[Dr. Evil]

It could go on Mondays, filling the Trauma spot or Wednesdays filling the Mercy spot.

 

[Sawyer]

Trim the fat, NBC!


"The fat" = Heroes.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jneh5WqlU4

More comedy based than I thought it would be, True Lies gets homaged again as well lol.

 

[Dave McFly]

looks VERY good, will watch this day one

Sexspionage

 

[Dr. Evil]

Mbatha-Raw does an American accent well. Of course, she's Brit, so it was only a matter of time before she does an American accent.