Showtime has put in development Control Alt Delete, a half-hour comedy series from Fox 21, Chernin Entertainment and Jason Winer’s 20th Century Fox TV-based Small Dog Picture Co. Written by Simeon Goulden, creator of the UK comedy series Spy, and to be directed by Winer, Control Alt Delete revolves around four smartass, workaholic associates in a “white shoe” law firm who are feverishly trying to move up the corporate ladder while avoiding becoming the next victim of the office serial killer. Goulden will executive produce alongside Chernin’s Peter Chernin and Katherine Pope and Small Dog Pictures’ Winer and Renate Radford. Goulden, repped by UTA and Curtis Brown Group, adapted his 2011 Sky comedy series Spy for ABC, where it went to pilot during the 2012-13 season with Rob Corddry starring. Winer, repped by ICM Partners and Mosaic, most recently directed and executive produced the CBS/20th TV comedy series The Crazy Ones.
- 5/20/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Showtime is ramping up its comedy development. The premium cable network is developing Control Alt Delete, a legal comedy from Spy creator Simeon Goulden, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The comedy centers on four smart-ass workaholic associates in a "white shoe" law firm who are feverishly trying to move up the corporate ladder while avoiding becoming the next victim of the office serial killer. Photos: THR's Cover Shoot With the Stars of Showtime Goulden created and will write the script and exec produce the Fox 21 entry alongside Chernin Entertainment's Peter Chernin and Katherine Pope as well as Small
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- 5/20/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ben and Kate star Nat Faxon is to star in ABC's remake of Sky1 series Spy.
Faxon's most recent role was in axed Fox comedy Ben and Kate - currently airing on ITV2 in the UK.
Like the Sky original, ABC's Spy will focus on a single father named Tim (Rob Corddry) who is unwittingly dragged into the world of espionage.
Faxon - who also won an Oscar for co-writing 2011 film The Descendants - will play the role of Alan in the pilot, TVLine reports.
Alan is the new boyfriend of Tim's ex-wife Erica, played by Criminal Minds veteran Paget Brewster.
Community's Ken Jeong will also appear in ABC's Spy as Tim's new boss, known as The Examiner.
It was recently announced that the original UK version of Spy - which starred Darren Boyd - would not be returning for a third series. Simeon Goulden - creator of the...
Faxon's most recent role was in axed Fox comedy Ben and Kate - currently airing on ITV2 in the UK.
Like the Sky original, ABC's Spy will focus on a single father named Tim (Rob Corddry) who is unwittingly dragged into the world of espionage.
Faxon - who also won an Oscar for co-writing 2011 film The Descendants - will play the role of Alan in the pilot, TVLine reports.
Alan is the new boyfriend of Tim's ex-wife Erica, played by Criminal Minds veteran Paget Brewster.
Community's Ken Jeong will also appear in ABC's Spy as Tim's new boss, known as The Examiner.
It was recently announced that the original UK version of Spy - which starred Darren Boyd - would not be returning for a third series. Simeon Goulden - creator of the...
- 3/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Former Ben and Kate star Nat Faxon has rebounded with a potentially recurring role in ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot Spy, TVLine has learned.
Related | Pilots 2013: Your Guide to This Fall’s (Possible) Newcomers and Who’s Starring In Them
Based on the UK satire, Spy follows Tim (Rob Corddry), the well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son (Mockingbird Lane‘s Mason Cook) who inadvertently takes a job at the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy dad. Ken Jeong (Community) portrays Tim’s new boss aka The Examiner, and Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) co-stars as Tim’s ex-wife,...
Related | Pilots 2013: Your Guide to This Fall’s (Possible) Newcomers and Who’s Starring In Them
Based on the UK satire, Spy follows Tim (Rob Corddry), the well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son (Mockingbird Lane‘s Mason Cook) who inadvertently takes a job at the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy dad. Ken Jeong (Community) portrays Tim’s new boss aka The Examiner, and Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) co-stars as Tim’s ex-wife,...
- 3/18/2013
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
With all her talk of wanting to branch out into comedy, it was only a matter of time before we heard talk of Paget Brewster landing herself a role this pilot season. While her casting might not be much of a surprise, what did catch me off guard was who she would be co-starring with, but I’ll get to that in a bit. For now, let’s just rejoice knowing Brewster is one step closer from the doing the comedy series she’s been looking forward to for the last few years. For her sake, I hope the pilot, called Spy, is picked up.
Now, back to whom Brewster will be starring alongside. According to Deadline, Rob Corddry (Children’s Hospital) is taking on the role of Tim, the central character of Spy. He’s a well intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son, Marcus (Mason Cook...
Now, back to whom Brewster will be starring alongside. According to Deadline, Rob Corddry (Children’s Hospital) is taking on the role of Tim, the central character of Spy. He’s a well intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son, Marcus (Mason Cook...
- 2/28/2013
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
By Rachel Bennett
Television Editor & Columnist
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It’s pilot season, which means your favorite out-of-work TV actors, actresses, creators and writers are getting a chance to return to the small screen once more.
Although we have yet to know what new series we’ll see next year, the networks have been busy selecting projects to consider for their schedules. So far, almost 100 scripts have been chosen, and audiences will only get to see a handful actually come to fruition.
Several are duds, but there are a few promising prospects that I hope network executives will keep around for the 2013-2014 season — even if it means they have to cancel old favorites to make room (just keep Parks and Recreation, Ok, NBC?).
Check out my choices for the best prospective ABC and Fox pilots, and read my selections for NBC and CBS if you missed them yesterday:
ABC
Drama
1. S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Premise:...
Television Editor & Columnist
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It’s pilot season, which means your favorite out-of-work TV actors, actresses, creators and writers are getting a chance to return to the small screen once more.
Although we have yet to know what new series we’ll see next year, the networks have been busy selecting projects to consider for their schedules. So far, almost 100 scripts have been chosen, and audiences will only get to see a handful actually come to fruition.
Several are duds, but there are a few promising prospects that I hope network executives will keep around for the 2013-2014 season — even if it means they have to cancel old favorites to make room (just keep Parks and Recreation, Ok, NBC?).
Check out my choices for the best prospective ABC and Fox pilots, and read my selections for NBC and CBS if you missed them yesterday:
ABC
Drama
1. S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Premise:...
- 2/26/2013
- by Rachel Bennett
- Scott Feinberg
Paget Brewster is getting up to some intrigue with her latest project. The "Criminal Minds" veteran is taking a turn into lighter territory, starring in ABC's upcoming comedy pilot "Spy" opposite "Children's Hospital" star Rob Corddry. Also read: Paget Brewster Leaving 'Criminal Minds' (Again) The single-camera comedy, written by Simeon Goulden, stars Corddry as Tim, a well intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son who inadvertently takes a job at the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy father. Brewster will play Tim's ex-wife Erica, described as a cold, neurotic...
- 2/20/2013
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Paget Brewster has joined the cast of the Us remake of Spy.
The actress will be starring in the ABC comedy opposite Rob Corddry, who plays a father who joins the secret service in order to prove himself to his highly intelligent son.
Brewster's is portraying the ex-wife of Tim (Corddry) and the mother of his son Marcus (Mason Cook).
Her character has been described as a cold, difficult woman who is a devotee of psychological therapy.
Brewster has worked extensively in television, with memorable roles including a six-episode arc in Friends, regular roles in Huff and Criminal Minds, and a recent guest appearance in Modern Family.
The American remake of Spy is being produced by Hat Trick Productions and Simeon Goulden, who created the original British series.
Spy has run for two series on Sky 1 in the UK and stars Darren Boyd, Jude Wright and Dolly Wells.
The actress will be starring in the ABC comedy opposite Rob Corddry, who plays a father who joins the secret service in order to prove himself to his highly intelligent son.
Brewster's is portraying the ex-wife of Tim (Corddry) and the mother of his son Marcus (Mason Cook).
Her character has been described as a cold, difficult woman who is a devotee of psychological therapy.
Brewster has worked extensively in television, with memorable roles including a six-episode arc in Friends, regular roles in Huff and Criminal Minds, and a recent guest appearance in Modern Family.
The American remake of Spy is being produced by Hat Trick Productions and Simeon Goulden, who created the original British series.
Spy has run for two series on Sky 1 in the UK and stars Darren Boyd, Jude Wright and Dolly Wells.
- 2/20/2013
- Digital Spy
Criminal Minds alumna Paget Brewster will co-star opposite Rob Corddry and Mason Cook in Spy, ABC‘s single-camera comedy pilot based on the UK series. Spy centers on Tim (Corddry), a well intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son (Cook), who also happens to be his complete opposite, who inadvertently takes a job at the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy father. Brewster, repped by UTA, manager Joannie Burstein and attorney Joel McKuin, will play Erica, the mother of Marcus and Tim’s ex-wife — a cold neurotic person who has long been seeing therapists. The original series’ creator Simeon Goulden wrote the U.S. version, produced by ABC Studios and Hat Trick. Former E.T. star Henry Thomas has been cast in another ABC pilot drama Betrayal. Written by David Zabel based on a Dutch series and directed by Patty Jenkins, it centers on Sara, a...
- 2/20/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Former Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster taking aim at ABC’s Spy pilot.
The show is based on a British comedy series and centers on Tim (Rob Corddry) the well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son, Marcus (Mason Cook), who also happens to be his complete opposite. Tim inadvertently takes a job at the secret service in order to prove himself a worthy father.
Brewster will play mother of Marcus and Tim’s ex-wife. She’s described as a “cold neurotic person who has long been seeing therapists. Marcus gets from her his precision and his withering dissatisfaction...
The show is based on a British comedy series and centers on Tim (Rob Corddry) the well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son, Marcus (Mason Cook), who also happens to be his complete opposite. Tim inadvertently takes a job at the secret service in order to prove himself a worthy father.
Brewster will play mother of Marcus and Tim’s ex-wife. She’s described as a “cold neurotic person who has long been seeing therapists. Marcus gets from her his precision and his withering dissatisfaction...
- 2/20/2013
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
As usual, lots of comedy pilots will focus on the family — including one headlined by Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. But this development season is not without a few welcome surprises, like the addition of Bridesmaids’ breakout star Rebel Wilson to one project, or CBS’ coup in nabbing House Bunny Anna Faris for her first-ever starring role in a network comedy.
As is the case with any pilot, not every one is assured a pickup come May when the networks announce their fall TV lineups in New York. See if you can guess what is likely to make the...
As is the case with any pilot, not every one is assured a pickup come May when the networks announce their fall TV lineups in New York. See if you can guess what is likely to make the...
- 2/19/2013
- by Lynette Rice and James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
Exclusive: Mason Cook, who played Eddie Munster in Bryan Fuller’s NBC pilot/special Mockingbird Lane, has been cast as the young lead opposite Rob Corddry in Spy, ABC‘s single-camera comedy pilot based on the 2011 Sky 1 comedy produced by Hat Trick Prods. Spy centers on Tim (Corddry), a well intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son (Cook), who also happens to be his complete opposite, who inadvertently takes a job at the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy father. The original series’ creator Simeon Goulden wrote the U.S. version, produced by ABC Studios and Hat Trick and executive produced by Goulden and Hat Trick’s Jimmy Mulville. Cook is repped by Coast To Coast, Evolution and attorney Howard Fishman.
- 2/14/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Funnyman Rob Corddry is spying a starring role in an ABC pilot.
The Children’s Hospital vet has landed the lead in Spy, a half-hour comedy adaptation of Simeon Goulden’s UK satire.
Corddry plays the well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent son who inadvertently joins the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy dad.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• NBC has ordered an additional episode of Chicago Fire, Deadline reports, bringing the drama’s freshman run to 23 installments.
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• Ken Marino’s uproarious Web series Burning Love...
The Children’s Hospital vet has landed the lead in Spy, a half-hour comedy adaptation of Simeon Goulden’s UK satire.
Corddry plays the well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent son who inadvertently joins the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy dad.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• NBC has ordered an additional episode of Chicago Fire, Deadline reports, bringing the drama’s freshman run to 23 installments.
Related | Ken Marino Joins NBC Pilot The Gates
• Ken Marino’s uproarious Web series Burning Love...
- 1/29/2013
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Rob Corddry and Jeff Garlin have been fixtures of tube comedy for years, and now they're both set to star in their own ABC comedy pilots. First, Corddry has inked a deal to play the lead in ABC's "Spy." The single-camera comedy pilot finds a hapless dad named Tim (Corddry) accidentally signing up for a secret agent gig in an attempt to impress his intelligent and well put-together son. The pilot is based on the 2011 British comedy, in which Darren Boyd played the lead. The original’s creator, Simeon Goulden, is writing the U.S. version, which will be produced by ABC Studios...
- 1/29/2013
- by HitFix Staff
- Hitfix
Rob Corddry is to star in the Us remake of Sky1's Spy. ABC recently ordered a pilot for a new version of the UK series, which has original series creator Simeon Goulden attached. Corddry will play the lead role of a well-meaning father who inadvertently lands a job as a secret agent, according to Entertainment Weekly. The comic is known for appearing in such films as 2010's Hot Tub Time Machine and 2008's Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and has also featured in episodes of Community and Happy Endings. He will (more)...
- 1/29/2013
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Rob Corddry is set to star in ABC's Spy comedy pilot based on the British series of the same title, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Corddry would play Tim, an well-meaning father of a very intelligent son, who's also his complete opposite. In order to prove he's a good father, he inadvertently takes a job at the secret service. Simeon Goulden writer the 30 minute-long single-camera comedy, the same creator of the Sky1 series on which the U.S. version is based. Jimmy Mulville and Helen Williams are serving as executive producers with Goulden. Film-wise, Corddry can be seen next in Summit Entertainment's Warm Bodies opposite Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer. He also voices Gary Supernova in the upcoming animated Escape from Planet Earth with his Hot Tub Time Machine pal Craig Robinson...
- 1/29/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Rob Corddry is set to star in ABC's Spy comedy pilot based on the British series of the same title, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Corddry would play Tim, an well-meaning father of a very intelligent son, who's also his complete opposite. In order to prove he's a good father, he inadvertently takes a job at the secret service. Simeon Goulden writer the 30 minute-long single-camera comedy, the same creator of the Sky1 series on which the U.S. version is based. Jimmy Mulville and Helen Williams are serving as executive producers with Goulden. Film-wise, Corddry can be seen next in Summit Entertainment's Warm Bodies opposite Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer. He also voices Gary Supernova in the upcoming animated Escape from Planet Earth with his Hot Tub Time Machine pal Craig Robinson...
- 1/29/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Rob Corddry has been tapped as the lead in Spy, ABC‘s single-camera comedy pilot based on the 2011 Sky 1 comedy produced by Hat Trick Prods. Spy centers on Tim (Corddry), a well intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son, who also happens to be his complete opposite, who inadvertently takes a job at the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy father. On the British series, the role is played by Darren Boyd. Corddry’s casting is in conjunction with an overall deal he has signed with ABC. The original series’ creator Simeon Goulden wrote the U.S. version, produced by ABC Studios and Hat Trick and executive produced by Goulden and Hat Trick’s Jimmy Mulville. Corddry, creator/exec producer/star of Adult Swim’s Childrens Hospital, which won an Emmy in September, also created and exec produces Adult Swim’s new series Newsreaders. As an actor,...
- 1/29/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
The Daily Show veteran Rob Corddry has landed the starring role in ABC’s Spy.
The pilot is based on a British comedy series that centers on a well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son, who also happens to be his complete opposite, inadvertently takes a job at the secret service in order to prove himself a worthy father. The single-camera comedy is from Simeon Goulden, the creator of the UK version, and executive produced by Jimmy Mulville for his Hat Trick Productions.
Since leaving The Daily Show, Corddry has appeared in several feature films like Blades of Glory,...
The pilot is based on a British comedy series that centers on a well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son, who also happens to be his complete opposite, inadvertently takes a job at the secret service in order to prove himself a worthy father. The single-camera comedy is from Simeon Goulden, the creator of the UK version, and executive produced by Jimmy Mulville for his Hat Trick Productions.
Since leaving The Daily Show, Corddry has appeared in several feature films like Blades of Glory,...
- 1/29/2013
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
ABC has found its Spy guy. Childrens' Hospital star Rob Corddry has been tapped to star in the ABC comedy pilot, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Based on the British series of the same name, Corddry will play Tim, a well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son, who also happens to be his complete opposite who inadvertently takes a job at the secret service in order to prove himself a worthy father. Story: TV Pilots 2013: The Complete Guide The half-hour single-camera comedy will be written by Simeon Goulden, creator of the Sky1 series on which the
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- 1/29/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A remake of Sky1 comedy Spy is among ABC's latest batch of pilot orders. The Us revamp - written by original series creator Simeon Goulden - will follow the original's premise of a well-meaning father who inadvertently lands a job as a secret agent, TVLine reports. The original Spy stars the BAFTA-winning Darren Boyd as protagonist Tim Elliot and has run for two series and a 2012 Christmas special. ABC has also ordered comedy pilot She's Got Balls - focusing on the antics of a female little league baseball coach - from writers Mark and Robb Cullen. House creator David Shore has also sold a new drama to the network. (more)...
- 1/28/2013
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Pilot season continued in full force on Friday (Jan. 25), with several new dramas and comedies ordered by the networks. Among them are two pilots from J.J. Abrams ("Lost," "Fringe," "Star Trek," "Star Wars," etc.), a dystopian drama called "The Hundred," a show about an assassin family from John Wells, and a comedy starring James Caan.
Fox got the first of the J.J. Abrams pilots: an untitled project that is a buddy cop show set in the near future when Lapd officers are paired with human-like androids. J.H. Wyman ("Fringe") wrote and executive produced the pilot. Abrams and Bryan Burke will executive produce.
The second Abrams pilot, "Believe," has been ordered by NBC and was written/produced by Alfonso Cuaron ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban") and Mark Friedman, with Abrams and Burke again executive producing. This show focuses on an unlikely friendship between a supernaturally gifted young girl and...
Fox got the first of the J.J. Abrams pilots: an untitled project that is a buddy cop show set in the near future when Lapd officers are paired with human-like androids. J.H. Wyman ("Fringe") wrote and executive produced the pilot. Abrams and Bryan Burke will executive produce.
The second Abrams pilot, "Believe," has been ordered by NBC and was written/produced by Alfonso Cuaron ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban") and Mark Friedman, with Abrams and Burke again executive producing. This show focuses on an unlikely friendship between a supernaturally gifted young girl and...
- 1/26/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
ABC has placed a pilot order for Spy, a half-hour comedy adaptation of the Simeon Goulden’s UK satire.
The U.S. version, written and exec-produced by Goulden, centers on the well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son who inadvertently takes a job at the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy dad.
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The British Spy wrapped its second season in December.
Other pilots ABC ordered today include…
• She’s Got Balls | The half-hour comedy from Mark and...
The U.S. version, written and exec-produced by Goulden, centers on the well-intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son who inadvertently takes a job at the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy dad.
Related | Pilot Season 2013: Get the Scoop on This Fall’s (Possible) Newcomers — and Who’s In Them!
The British Spy wrapped its second season in December.
Other pilots ABC ordered today include…
• She’s Got Balls | The half-hour comedy from Mark and...
- 1/25/2013
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Hot British comedy format Spy is heading to ABC‘s primetime. The network has ordered a pilot for an adaptation of the 2011 Sky 1 comedy produced by Hat Trick Prods. The original series’ creator Simeon Goulden wrote the U.S. version, which had a put pilot commitment from ABC. ABC Studios and Hat Trick produce, with Goulden and Hat Trick’s Jimmy Mulville and Helen Williams executive producing. Spy centers on a well intentioned father of a highly intelligent and verbal son, who also happens to be his complete opposite, who inadvertently takes a job at the Secret Service in order to prove himself a worthy father. The original series starred Darren Boyd. After a successful six-episode first-season run, Sky 1 renewed Spy for a second season with a supersized order (for British standards) for 10 episodes and a Christmas special. In the U.S., the series is available on Hulu, where it is a top performer.
- 1/25/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
ABC added to its pilot orders Friday, picking up a reboot of British comedy Spy and a sports-themed family comedy with James Caan in final negotiations. The half-hour single-camera Spy will be written by Simeon Goulden, creator of the Sky1 series. It follows a well-intentioned man who inadvertently takes a job at the secret service in order to prove himself a worthy father to his highly intelligent and verbal son, who also happens to be his complete opposite. The British series, now in its second season, has been distributed stateside on Hulu. Story: TV Pilots 2013:
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- 1/25/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg , Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On the heels of HBO's pilot order for an Us remake of the UK series "Getting On" comes news that ABC is developing an American adaptation of another British comedy, the espionage spoof show "Spy." According to Deadline, the broadcast network is close to a put pilot deal for a remake of the 2011 show, with the original's creator Simeon Goulden in talks to write the new version of the sitcom. The original six-episode Sky series (which has been recommissioned for a second season) stars Darren Boyd as Tim Elliot, the divorced single father of a nine-year-old boy who quits his job as a junior sales assistant at a computer store only to end up accidentally getting recruited into the MI5, the UK's internal counter-intelligence agency. The first season of "Spy" premiered in the Us on and is currently available on Hulu -- you can watch the full first episode below,...
- 8/16/2012
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
UK comedy Spy is set to be remade by the ABC network. The Sky1 show tells the story of a sales assistant in a computer shop who gets accidentally recruited to MI5, and his subsequent attempts to balance his secret life with his domestic life. A successful six-episode first series led to Sky bosses renewing Spy for a second run and a Christmas special. Deadline reports that original series creator Simeon Goulden (more)...
- 8/15/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- Digital Spy
Exclusive: Hot British comedy format Spy is crossing the pond. ABC is planning to develop an adaptation of the 2011 Sky 1 comedy produced by Hat Trick Prods. The original series’ creator Simeon Goulden is in negotiations to write the U.S. version, which is expected to get a put pilot commitment from ABC. ABC Studios and Hat Trick will produce, with Goulden and Hat Trick’s Jimmy Mulville executive producing. The original series (trailer below) follows hapless single father Tim (Darren Boyd) who, trying to impress his horribly precocious nine-year-old son, quits his job as a junior sales assistant in a computer shop but then gets accidentally recruited into the British intelligence agency MI5. The series, which echos such bumbling spy franchises as Get Smart and Johnny English, chronicles his attempts to balance his secret life as a trainee agent with his chaotic domestic life. After a successful six-episode first-season run,...
- 8/15/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
New 6-part comedy series Spy starts on Sky1 on Fri 14th October 2011 at 8:30pm on Sky1.
Newcomer Jude Wright stars as nine year old Marcus, the young son of trainee spy Tim, played by Darren Boyd, alongside Robert Lindsay as the Examiner.
Spy is the story of Tim, a single father trying to win back the respect and affections of his horribly precocious nine year old son, Marcus. In the hope of proving that he is not a complete loser, Tim quits his dead-end job but his life changes forever when he is accidentally recruited as a trainee spy for MI5.
Supervising Tim at work is irrepressible MI5 boss, The Examiner, who teaches the recruits his own unorthodox approach to the espionage game.
Adding to the chaos of Tim's life are his acidic ex-wife, Judith, her enthusiastic new boyfriend Philip and his anti-social friend Chris.
And romance may be...
Newcomer Jude Wright stars as nine year old Marcus, the young son of trainee spy Tim, played by Darren Boyd, alongside Robert Lindsay as the Examiner.
Spy is the story of Tim, a single father trying to win back the respect and affections of his horribly precocious nine year old son, Marcus. In the hope of proving that he is not a complete loser, Tim quits his dead-end job but his life changes forever when he is accidentally recruited as a trainee spy for MI5.
Supervising Tim at work is irrepressible MI5 boss, The Examiner, who teaches the recruits his own unorthodox approach to the espionage game.
Adding to the chaos of Tim's life are his acidic ex-wife, Judith, her enthusiastic new boyfriend Philip and his anti-social friend Chris.
And romance may be...
- 9/25/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Sky have announced the latest addition to their growing comedy slate, Spy, which will transmit this Autumn on Sky 1 HD. The series tells the story of Tim (Daren Boyd – pictured above), a single father trying to win back the respect and affections of his horribly precocious nine year old son, Marcus. In the hope of proving that he is not a complete loser, Tim quits his dead-end job but his life changes forever when he is accidentally recruited as a trainee spy for MI5.
Tim (Darren Boyd – Case Sensitive, Green Wing, Dirk Gently) struggles as he attempts to juggle family life and his professional life without his secret being discovered, least of all by Marcus, (newcomer Jude Wright). Supervising Tim at work is irrepressible MI5 boss, The Examiner, played by Robert Lindsay (My Family) who teaches the recruits his own unorthodox approach to the espionage game.
Adding to the chaos...
Tim (Darren Boyd – Case Sensitive, Green Wing, Dirk Gently) struggles as he attempts to juggle family life and his professional life without his secret being discovered, least of all by Marcus, (newcomer Jude Wright). Supervising Tim at work is irrepressible MI5 boss, The Examiner, played by Robert Lindsay (My Family) who teaches the recruits his own unorthodox approach to the espionage game.
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- 5/11/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
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