Rob Thomas Exits As Showrunner For Kaitlin Olson’s ‘High Potential’ ABC Series

ABC’s High Potential drama series starring Kaitlin Olson is searching for a new showrunner following the exit of Rob Thomas, who has served as showrunner and executive producer since the pilot, sources confirm to Deadline.
The reasons for his departure are not known, but sources say his exit was “amicable” and he “remains a valued partner at [High Potential producer] ABC Signature with other projects in development.” A new showrunner is expected to be named soon.
The series is currently on a pre-planned production hiatus.
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High Potential, written by Drew Goddard, stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, a single mom with three kids and an exceptional mind, who helps solve an unsolvable crime when she rearranges some evidence during her shift as a cleaner for the police department. When they discover she has a knack for putting things in order because of her high intellectual potential,...
The reasons for his departure are not known, but sources say his exit was “amicable” and he “remains a valued partner at [High Potential producer] ABC Signature with other projects in development.” A new showrunner is expected to be named soon.
The series is currently on a pre-planned production hiatus.
Related: 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
High Potential, written by Drew Goddard, stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, a single mom with three kids and an exceptional mind, who helps solve an unsolvable crime when she rearranges some evidence during her shift as a cleaner for the police department. When they discover she has a knack for putting things in order because of her high intellectual potential,...
- 6/5/2024
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