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Page Kennedy has joined the cast of “The Breed,” an upcoming reimagining of the cult favorite. He joins a cast that also includes Grace Caroline Currey. The film will be directed by brothers Nathan and Griff Furst, who will also produce together through their Curmudgeon Films shingle.

Kennedy, a Shakespearean-trained performer, was recently seen in “The Meg 2: The Trench,” appearing opposite Jason Statham in the mega-shark movie, which opened last summer. He reprised his role from the first film, 2018’s “The Meg,” which grossed more than $530 million. He also starred on the Netflix series “The Upshaws” alongside Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps. He will next be seen in the upcoming action-comedy “Code 3,” which co-stars Rainn Wilson and Yvette Nicole Brown. In addition to his film work, Kennedy has been a series regular on numerous shows such as “Rush Hour,” “Weeds,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Backstroke” and “Blue Mountain State.” In addition to his acting work,...

It's capable of bringing down a T-Rex in prehistoric times, so just imagine the meal it could have with a modern-day menu. The massive Megalodon shark from Steve Alten's 1997 novel, Meg, will finally come to life on film via Warner Bros., but viewers now have a bit longer of a wait to see the ultimate apex predator make its splash on the big screen.

Multiple sources, including Variety, report that Meg will now be released in theaters (in 3D and IMAX) on August 10th, 2018, moving it several months from its previous March 2nd slot.

Directed by Jon Turteltaub (Last Vegas, National Treasure) and featuring a cast that includes Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Cliff Curtis, Rainn Wilson, and Ruby Rose, filming on Meg began last October in New Zealand, with shooting on the project also being done in China.

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Indigestion might very well be on the Thanksgiving menu when sitcom vet Wendie Malick guest-stars on ABC’s American Housewife, as seen in these first photos.

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In “The Blow-Up” (airing Tuesday at 8:30/7:30c), Katie (played by Katy Mixon) is less-than-thankful to receive a visit from her least-favorite person — her mom. “Kathryn was a Pan Am stewardess in the old days, and she just thinks she’s the bee’s knees,” the ever-ubiquitous Malick says of her self-centered matriarch. “I play a lot of those women, who are ‘missing some links.’ Kathryn...

The modern-day world meets a prehistoric threat from below in the massive shark thriller Meg (based on Steve Alten’s novel of the same name), which recently began filming in New Zealand with a cast that includes Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, and Cliff Curtis.

Press Release: (October 12, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – Principal photography is underway in New Zealand on the science fiction action thriller “Meg,” being directed by Jon Turteltaub (the “National Treasure” movies, “Last Vegas”). The film stars Jason Statham (“Spy,” “Furious 7,” “The Expendables” films). Award-winning Chinese actress Li Bingbing (“Transformers: Age of Extinction,” “Forbidden Kingdom,” “The Message”) has been set to star opposite Statham.

A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out,...

Principal photography is underway in New Zealand on the science fiction action thriller Meg, being directed by Jon Turteltaub (the National Treasure movies, Last Vegas). The film stars Jason Statham (Spy, Furious 7, The Expendables films). Award-winning Chinese actress Li Bingbing (Transformers: Age of Extinction, Forbidden Kingdom, The Message) has been set to star opposite Statham.

A deep-sea submersible—part of an international undersea observation program—has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from this unstoppable threat: a pre-historic 75-foot-long shark known as the Megalodon. What no one could have imagined is that,...

MacGyver is back, still packing his trusty Swiss Army knife and so many paper clips. Will the CBS reboot be able to hack it in 2016?

RelatedMacGyver Review: With Paper Clips, No Chewing Gum (Yet!), CBS Reboots Mac

The freshman drama makes clear quite early on that Lucas Till’s Angus “Mac” MacGyver, as an operative for the Division of External Services, is a bit more physical than Richard Dean Anderson’s original mulleted problem-solver, able to handle himself decently in close0quarters combat, nor thinking twice before holding into an airborne jet’s landing gear for dear life. At...

When we first laid eyes on Don’t-Call-Me-Angus MacGyver, he was sporting a ridiculous pom-pom hat while scaling a cliff to track down a stolen missile, which he proceeded to defuse using, yes, a paper clip.

Jump ahead almost exactly 31 years, and paper clips prove as handy as ever, as demonstrated multiple times in CBS’ higher-octane reboot (premiering Friday, Sept. 23 at 8/7c).

VideosMacGyver First Look: Keep Calm (and Always Have a Paperclip Handy)

With Lucas Till (X-Men: First Class) inheriting the role immortalized by Richard Dean Anderson, Mac remains averse to guns, though now he has some pistol-packing muscle at his side,...

Oh, Heck this is some good casting: Awkward‘s Greer Grammer is joining The Middle‘s upcoming eighth season as the love of Axl’s life.

RelatedFall TV Preview: Who’s In? Who’s Out? Your Guide to 100+ Casting Moves

“You’ll meet her in the season premiere (airing Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 8/7c),” Ep Deann Heline revealed to TVLine exclusively at the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Thursday. “She’ll have an arc at the beginning of the season.”

The ABC comedy teased the character’s arrival at the end of the Season 7 finale.

Greer’s credits also include stints on iCarly,...

TV’s new MacGyver has found his new boss.

VideosCBS’ MacGyver Reboot Amps Up the Action, Trims the Hair

House of Cards alum Sandrine Holt has joined the CBS reboot as a series regular, playing Patricia Thornton, an ex-field agent turned Director of Operations for the Dxs (Department of External Services). Not one to let the title of “Boss” stand in her way, Thornton is always willing to join the team in the field/fun.

Dana Elcar played the corresponding role, Pete Thornton, on the original Richard Dean Anderson-fronted adventure series.

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In case you were looking for proof that CBS’ upcoming MacGyver reboot would be heavy on action, take a peek at this first-look video, in which series star Lucas Till finds himself holding on for dear life during a high-flying sequence.

RelatedMacGyver: Rush Hour‘s Justin Hires Joins Cast of CBS’ Revamped Reboot

“The very first scene of this [episode],” he explains during production on the show’s revamped pilot, “is me hanging out of an airplane… trying to ground it with my Swiss Army knife.”

In between adrenaline-packed stunts, Till man is seen sporting Angus “Mac” MacGyver’s...

Hell, yeah — Lucifer has added Dexter alumna Aimee Garcia to its Season 2 cast.

RelatedFox Fall Schedule: Empire Gets Lethal Companion, 24 Scores Super Slot, Prison Break Held to Midseason

The actress — whose other credits include The George Lopez Show and Rush Hour — will play the series-regular role of the L.A.P.D.’s new forensic scientist, Ella Lopez. The character is described by Fox as “a bit of a walking contradiction. She’s brainy but spiritual. Warm but tough. She grew up in a pretty rough neighborhood in Detroit, but also in a strong Catholic family, under the watchful and...

James Wan is set to direct the premiere episode of the reboot of "MacGyver" for CBS.

Wan, already an executive producer, had originally been set to direct the pilot, but had to back away from it because of his schedule. Now a window has opened up allowing the opportunity.

Having been picked up to series, CBS has decided to scrap the original pilot and shoot a new premiere episode. Lucas Till and George Eads are still onboard in lead roles, but otherwise an entirely new cast is joining them including "Rush Hour" actor Justin Hires.

Wan, who most recently helmed "The Conjuring 2," is currently in prep to direct the "Aquaman" film for Warner Bros. Pictures.

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Rush Hour may be over, but CBS is sticking with star Justin Hires. Deadline reports the actor has been cast in the network's upcoming MacGyver reboot.

Based on the popular '80s action drama, the revival series will follow a young Angus MacGyver (Lucas Till). George Eads also stars.

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When you’re hot, you’re hot.

Justin Hires scarcely had time to lament CBS’ cancellation of Rush Hour when he was cast in the network’s MacGyver reboot, our sister site Deadline reports.

RelatedFall Preview: 11 TV Characters Who Have a Sizzling Autumn Ahead of ‘Em!

Since the pilot for the fall series was shot, Hawaii Five-0 showrunner Peter Lenkov has been busily revamping the update of ABC’s 1985-92 hit about a secret agent with a knack for getting out of tight jams using nothing but average, everyday items and ingenuity.

Only two cast members — Lucas Till (as the...

Justin Hires is staying in the CBS family with a new role on the reboot of “MacGyver,” TheWrap has learned. Hires previously starred in the midseason series “Rush Hour,” but that show was canceled after less than a season due to poor ratings. “MacGyver” sees Lucas Till take over the role of a 20-something MacGyver as he creates a clandestine organization wherein he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help head off disasters. The series also stars former “CSI” regular George Eads. Also Read: CBS Orders 'MacGyver',' 'Training Day' to Series The series...

It’s official: Following Sunday’s Tony Awards, no one will forget Alexander Hamilton’s name — or be able to get tickets to the Broadway show based on his life.

RelatedTony Awards: Tonight’s Ceremony Dedicated to Families and Friends of Orlando Shooting Massacre

Already the hottest show in town — no, seriously, ticket prices are going up (again!) — Hamilton did not throw away its latest shot at publicity during this year’s ceremony. Lin-Manuel Miranda, personally nominated for three awards, was joined on the Tonys stage by his show’s stellar ensemble for a moving performance of “Yorktown.”

Even without...

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The Rush Hour TV show was cancelled by CBS. Eight episodes of 13 have aired. The network has confirmed it will burn off the remaining episodes on Saturday nights, this summer. As previously reported, CBS has also confirmed remaining episodes of the cancelled Angel From Hell sitcom, starring Jane Lynch and Maggie Lawson, will also air on Saturdays.

Rush Hour stars Justin Hires and Jon Foo as mismatched police officers. The Rush Hour TV series cast also includes: Aimee Garcia, Page Kennedy, and Wendie Malick. Kirk Fox recurs. Yesterday, we reported CBS had removed the Rush Hour TV series from the Thursday night schedule and replaced it with Code Black, which the network recently renewed for a second season.

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It looks like CBS isn't rushing to finish the first and only season of Rush Hour. For the next two weeks, at least, the cancelled series is being replaced by Code Black on Thursday nights.

Last week, we reported CBS had cancelled Rush Hour after only seven episodes. The series stars Justin Hires and Jon Foo as two mismatched police officers.

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Bill Lawrence may have kept his fingers crossed, but evidently that wasn’t enough to appease the TV gods. The creator of “Scrubs” and co-creator of “Spin City” and “Cougar Town” has had two shows canceled over the past few days: NBC’s romantic comedy “Undateable” and CBS’ buddy cop show “Rush Hour.” “Undateable” made it through three seasons, but “Rush Hour” got yanked after just one. But the writer-producer seems to be taking it all in stride, if his Twitter account is any indication. In fact, he told fans that he hopes to keep at least one of his current projects going,...

The Rush Hour movies brought in a lot of money at the box office years ago but movies being translated into television series have had mixed success in the ratings. Will the Rush Hour TV show be a hit or a flop? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.

An action comedy series, Rush Hour follows a maverick Lapd detective (Justin Hires) and a by-the-book detective from Hong Kong (Jon Foo) who knock heads when they are forced to partner together to fight crime. The rest of the cast includes Wendie Malick, Aimee Garcia, and Page Kennedy.

The higher a show's ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better its chances for survival. New ratings data will be added as it becomes available -- typically around 11:30am Est/8:30am Pst. Refresh to see the latest.

5/16 update: CBS has cancelled this series...

Is Grey’s Anatomy‘s Callie pondering a major move? Will a S.H.I.E.L.D. duo find time for love amid war? Will The Flash unmask another mystery man? Is Grimm setting the stage for -Biest Fight Round 2? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows.

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I’m guessing that on Grey’s Anatomy, Callie will want to take Sofia and move across the country to be with Penny, and that’s what will cause the Calzona tension. Please...

The series spinoff of the Rush Hour film franchise comes to CBS on Thursday. In the comedic police procedural, a maverick Lapd detective is paired with a by-the-book detective from Hong Kong, and the mismatched partnership becomes one of L.A.’s most potent crime-fighting teams. Aimee Garcia (George Lopez, Dexter) plays Sgt. Didi Diaz, who attempts to keep the peace between the two, and she shares how she and her costars spend their time in between takes. “Page [Kennedy] and I will do Vine videos in between scenes. We just crack up. I’m doing pushups. Justin [Hires] claims he can … Continue reading →

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There may be an unprecedented number of television shows based on movies on the air simultaneously: Limitless, Fargo, Bates Motel, Damien and the just ended Minority Report and Hannibal with the upcoming Uncle Buck and shows like Lethal Weapon, Rambo and The Expendables in development. Add to that Rush Hour, based on the Jackie […]

The post Interview: ‘Rush Hour’ Producers Bill Lawrence, Blake McCormick and Steve Franks appeared first on /Film.

Khloé Kardashian has been an open book when it comes to discussing O.J. Simpson in the wake of the recently-premiered series American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson. In a sneak peek at Wednesday's episode of Kocktails with Khloé, the star speculates whether her late father Robert Kardashian's role as part of Simpson's defense team in the 1994 murder trial may have affected his health."What I do respect is no matter what my dad knew or didn't know [about the case], my dad never, ever would betray his friend [O.J. Simpson]'s trust and he never spoke about it," Kardashian, 31, says of her dad,...

Khloé Kardashian has been an open book when it comes to discussing O.J. Simpson in the wake of the recently-premiered series American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.

In a sneak peek at Wednesday's episode of Kocktails with Khloé, the star speculates whether her late father Robert Kardashian's role as part of Simpson's defense team in the 1994 murder trial may have affected his health.

"What I do respect is no matter what my dad knew or didn't know [about the case], my dad never, ever would betray his friend [O.J. Simpson]'s trust and he never spoke about it," Kardashian,...

Things got testy during the “Rush Hour” panel at CBS’s Television Critics Association press junket on Tuesday. When NPR reporter Eric Deggans, a high-profile member of the National Association of Black Journalists, criticized the TV adaptation’s pilot for what he saw as perpetuating racial stereotypes, executive producer Bill Lawrence blasted the “very negative” question. Deggans noted the criticism the “Rush Hour” movies received for their stereotypical lead characters — “the wise-cracking black guy and the Asian guy with kung-fu skills” — and said, “Watching the pilot, I see that you haven’t done much to change those archetypes. And at a time when.

CBS has announced several premiere dates and scheduling changes for its Spring line-up of shows.

First up, they've announced a Thursday, March 31st premiere date for the action TV series based on the mismatched buddy cop "Rush Hour" film franchise. Justin Hires and Jon Foo star in this take as the maverick Lapd detective and by-the-book detective from Hong Kong who knock heads when they are forced to partner together.

Next up, the network has announced a Wednesday, March 16th premiere date for the new spin-off series "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" - a full two weeks later than originally planned.

Then there's some changes for existing shows. "CSI: Cyber" will have special broadcasts on Wednesday, March 2nd and 9th as a bridge between the season finale of "Code Black" and the premiere of "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders".

Additionally "Elementary" will move to Sundays beginning March 20th.

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Exclusive: Real-life sisters Greer Grammer (Awkward) and Spencer Grammer (Rick And Morty) are set to guest star in an episode of CBS midseason drama Rush Hour playing, of course, sisters. This is their first time playing opposite each other in a series. A re-imagining of the hit New Line feature franchise, Rush Hour, from Warner Bros. TV and Bill Lawrence's Doozer, centers on a maverick Lapd detective — the wise-cracking Dr. Carter (Justin Hires), and a by-the-book…...

Aimee Garcia, the lead in CBS’ upcoming adaptation of “Rush Hour,” is joining Jacki Weaver and Alfred Molina in the indie drama, “Sister Cities,” TheWrap has learned. The film, which is based on the play by Colette Freedman, follows four estranged sisters who reunite after their mother’s alleged suicide. Garcia will play Sarah, the lesbian girlfriend of one of the sisters, named Austin (Jess Wexler). Weaver stars as the mother. Co-stars include Amy Smart, Troian Belissario, Tom Everett Scott and Kathy Baker. Sean Hanish is directing and producing for Cannonball Productions. Paul Jaconi-Biery and Eleonore Dailly are producing, while Molina and CBS.

Before Luke Spencer puts Port Charles in his rearview mirror, he’ll encounter a former flame.

Emma Samms, whose Holly Sutton-Scorpio was once involved in a love triangle with Luke and Robert Scorpio, will reprise her General Hospital role ahead of Anthony Geary’s departure.

Executive producer Frank Valentini announced the news Monday via Twitter.

.@EmmaSamms1 is coming back to @GeneralHospital !! Very excited!! #Gh

— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) June 1, 2015

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Samms last appeared on the show in Aug. 2013, as Holly searched for Jerry Jacks and his cure for polonium poisoning. No word yet on what will...

Psych creator/executive producer Steve Franks is taking on another comedic buddy cop show, signing on to serve as showrunner on the midseason CBS series Rush Hour, working alongside Bill Lawrence and Blake McCormick. A reimagining of the hit New Line feature franchise, Rush Hour, from Warner Bros. TV and Lawrence’s Doozer, centers on a maverick Lapd detective — the wise-cracking Dr. Carter (Justin Hires), and a by-the-book detective from Hong Kong, Lee (Jon Foo) — who…...

Steve Franks is headed to Rush Hour. The Psych creator has been tapped to serve as showrunner on CBS' TV adaption of the movie franchise, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Rush Hour, produced by Warner Bros. Television, is based on the New Line feature film trilogy of the same name. The series revolves around a stoic, by-the-book Hong Kong police officer (Jon Foo) who is assigned to a case in Los Angeles, where he's forced to work with a cocky African-American Lapd officer (Justin Hires, 21 Jump Street) who has no interest in a partner. See more

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Heroes Reborn

Sendhil Ramamurthy is set to reprise his role of geneticist Dr Mohinder Suresh in the upcoming NBC event series "Heroes Reborn". The character is the fifth from the original show due to appear in the upcoming series along with Jack Coleman's Noah Bennet, Masi Oka's Hiro Nakamura, Greg Grunberg's Matt Parkman and Jimmy Jean-Louis' The Haitian. [Source: Deadline]

Comic-Con TV Panels

Fox has unveiled its Comic-Con TV panel line-up for the year with comedy horror anthology series "Scream Queens" set to premiere along with a joint Scream Queens/American Horror Story: Hotel panel session with Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Roberts, Lea Michele, Skyler Samuels, Keke Palmer, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Matt Bomer all on hand.

Also slated to premiere is the "Minority Report" pilot followed by a Q&A, along with panels for "The Last Man On Earth," "Family Guy," "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll,...

CBS has placed orders for four dramas and two comedies, including adaptations of the films “Rush Hour” and “Limitless.” Other orders include the Marti Noxon medical drama “Code Black” and the Tad Quill comedy “Angel From Hell,” starring Jane Lynch and Maggie Lawson. “Rush Hour,” based on the New Line Cinema feature film, stars Justin Hires and John Foo in the story of a stoic, by-the-book Hong Kong police officer who’s assigned to a case in Los Angeles, where he’s forced to work with a cocky African-American Lapd officer who has no interest in a partner. Also Read:...

Shhhh. Be vewy vewy quiet, The Good Wife‘s Diane Lockhart is hunting… a mega-wealthy potential client?

RelatedThe Good Wife Mystery Solved! Where Is Jess Weixler’s Robyn?

That appears to be the case in the following first-look images from next Sunday’s installment — the intriguingly titled “Red Meat (9/8c on CBS).

In the episode, Diane accepts her hubby Kurt’s invitation to a three-day trip to the Wyoming woods — and connects with a high roller named R.D. (guest star Oliver Platt). CBS’ official description for the hour also notes that “Alicia’s political future is on the...

Vikings badass Katheryn Winnick will rock fresh-scrubbed skin, a cas’ ponytail and a laid-back attittude on CBS’ Person of Interest, as seen in these first photos from her upcoming guest-starring turn.

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In the dynamic drama’s next new Season 4 episode, titled “Skip” and airing March 24, Winnick plays bounty hunter Frankie Wells. Reese is tasked with protecting this latest Poi, even as she steadfastly refuses to let the potential threat to her life deter her from the relentless pursuit of a target. (Elsewhere in the episode,...

Watching this week’s installment of The Good Wife, I couldn’t help but think of a line made famous by Chris Isaak (almost 25 years ago!) in his smash hit “Wicked Game” (you know, the one with the black-and-white video where he and supermodel Helena Christensen played extra-sexy Twister): “It’s strange what desire will make foolish people do.”

RelatedThe Good Wife Mystery Solved! Where Is Jess Weixler’s Robyn?

Yep, as she points to her public halo and asks “Is this thing on?”, Alicia Florrick finally succumbs to an extramarital Humpty Dance* only 72 hours before Election Day.

A long-awaited lip-lock, a fierce Sectionals face-off and a flock of falcons — yes, falcons! — came together in bizarre, beautiful harmony on Friday for Glee‘s penultimate outing.

RelatedGlee Series Finale Photos: Klaine’s Future, Rachel’s Big Win and More

Let’s start with that first one: Jesse St. James surprised Rachel at McKinley — the air traffic between New York City and Lima, Ohio, has been unreal this season — to persuade her to accept the role in Russell Simmons’ new musical, in which he just so happens to be playing the lead. In his quest to convince her, Mr.

Dexter alumna Aimee Garcia is set to co-star opposite Jon Foo in CBS’ hourlong pilot Rush Hour. Also cast in the project, based on the hit movie franchise, is Jessika Van. Written/executive produced by Bill Lawrence and Blake McCormick and directed/exec produced by Jon Turteltaub, the pilot centers on Lee (Foo), a stoic, by-the-book Hong Kong police officer assigned to a case in Los Angeles, where he's forced to work with Carter, a cocky black Lapd officer who has no…...

  Grease, Rush Hour, Telenovela, and other TV productions have made recent TV show casting, TV movie casting, and TV directing news. These shows and movies air on NBC and Netflix. Rush Hour (CBS) The Rush Hour TV series is planned as an hourlong action-comedy. Lawrence and Blake McCormick are writing [...]

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Last year, NBC lost The Office and 30 Rock. It canceled Community, and sometime next year, we'll see the last of the Parks & Rec gang. The future has seemed bleak for NBC's once-lauded comedy content, so maybe that explains why it's digging through old projects to turn things around: Deadline reports that Cougar Town and Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence has signed on to produce an NBC adaptation of the popular British sitcom The It Crowd. NBC has been here before. It picked up an It Crowd pilot starring Joel McHale (and Richard Ayoade, from the original British version) in the 2006-2007 season,...

The It Crowd is getting a new Us remake from NBC.

The Peacock Network has commissioned an adapted pilot from Scrubs creator and Cougar Town co-creator Bill Lawrence.

Lawrence will be working on the pilot with Community's Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan, reports Deadline.

The trio previously worked together on Scrubs. Lawrence is also working on a television version of the Rush Hour movie franchise.

NBC previously attempted to adapt The It Crowd in 2006, with Joel McHale, Jessica St Clair and Rocky Carroll in the lead roles.

The It Crowd originated in the UK from a pilot by Irish screenwriter Graham Linehan.

The original series starred Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade and Katherine Parkinson as It department staffers at London's Reynholm Industries.