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==Development and production== |
==Development and production== |
Revision as of 02:53, 17 March 2012
Scandal | |
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File:Scandal promo logo.jpg | |
Genre | Drama Political drama |
Created by | Shonda Rhimes |
Starring | Kerry Washington Henry Ian Cusick Columbus Short Guillermo Díaz Darby Stanchfield Katie Lowes Tony Goldwyn Jeff Perry |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Shonda Rhimes Betsy Beers |
Running time | 43 mins. |
Production company | ABC Studios |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | April 5, 2012[1] |
Scandal is an upcoming American drama series starring Kerry Washington which will debut on ABC as a mid-season replacement in the 2011–12 television season.[2] The series was created by Shonda Rhimes. Seven episodes will be produced for the first season.[3] Kerry Washington's character Olivia Pope is partially based on former George H.W. Bush administration press aide Judy Smith.[4] It is set to premiere on April 5, 2012.[1]
Plot
Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) dedicates her life to protecting the public images of the nation's elite and making sure their secrets never get out. Olivia is a former White House communications director for the President, but has left to start her own crisis management firm, Olivia Pope and Associates. She is hoping to begin a new chapter of her life, but is finding out that she cannot leave parts of her past behind.
Olivia Pope and Associates staff includes Stephen Finch (Henry Ian Cusick), a womanizer considering settling down, Harrison Wright (Columbus Short), a smooth and efficient litigator, Abby Whelan, (Darby Stanchfield), the firm's investigator, Huck (Guillermo Diaz), a hacker with a CIA past, and Quinn Perkins (Katie Lowes), a fresh faced lawyer quickly learning the world of crisis management.
Cast
Main cast
- Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope
- Henry Ian Cusick as Stephen Finch
- Columbus Short as Harrison Wright
- Guillermo Diaz as Huck
- Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan
- Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins
- Tony Goldwyn as Fitzgerald Grant: President of the United States
- Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene
Recurring cast
- Kate Burton as Sally Hewitt[5]: Vice President of the United States
- Liza Weil as Julia Tannen
- JoBeth Williams
- Joshua Malina as David
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) | |
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1 | "Sweet Baby"[7] | Paul McGuigan[6] | Shonda Rhimes[6] | April 5, 2012[7] | TBA | |
On Quinn Perkins' first day, she is given the task of of dealing with a woman's accusation against the President of the United States.[6] | ||||||
2 | "Dirty Little Secrets"[8] | Unknown | Unknown | April 12, 2012[8] | TBA | |
3 | "Hell Hath No Fury"[9] | Unknown | Unknown | April 19, 2012[9] | TBA |
Development and production
In early 2011 it was announced that Shonda Rhimes was developing a new pilot. In February, Kerry Washington was cast in a leading role.[10] Henry Ian Cusick also landed a role with Washington.[11] On February 28, 2011 it was announced that Tony Goldwyn landed the role as the president.[12] In May 2011, ABC picked up the pilot as a mid-season replacement,[13] During the Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour, it was announced that the show would premier April 5, 2012 after Grey's Anatomy, relocating Private Practice to Tuesday nights.[14]
References
- ^ a b Seidman, Robert (January 10, 2012). "'Cougar Town' Tentatively Slated for March Return; 'Scandal' Premieres April 5, Bumps 'Private Practice' to Tuesdays at 10 + 'Don't Trust the B----...'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (May 17, 2011). "ABC 2011-12 Primetime Schedule Announced". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (July 8, 2011). "Networks Put in Short Orders for Next Season". TV Guide. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
- ^ Chozick, Amy (May 31, 2011). "Shonda Rhimes on Owning Her Characters And Her New Show". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ Porter, Rick (September 28, 2011). "'Scandal': 'Grey's Anatomy' veteran Kate Burton joins Shonda Rhimes' new show". Zap2it. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Scandal Press Release". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Scandal: "Sweet Baby"". Zap2It. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Scandal: "Dirty Little Secrets"". Zap2It. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Scandal: "Hell Hath No Fury"". Zap2It. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 22, 2011). "Kiefer Sutherland locked in for 'Touch'; 'Firefly's' Alan Tudyk headed to 'Suburgatory'". Zap2it. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ Eng, Joyce (February 9, 2011). "Kerry Washington, Henry Ian Cusick to Star in Shonda Rhimes Pilot". TV Guide. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ Bentley, Jean (February 28, 2011). "HBO Passes on Diane Keaton, Ellen Page Pilot, FX Orders 'Powers' Pilot and More". AOL TV. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ Porter, Rick (May 10, 2011). "ABC fall TV 2011 schedule predictions: Comedy block tinkering, fresh dramas". Zap2it. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (January 10, 2012). "ABC Boss Talks Cougar Town Return, New Night For Private Practice, 'Relocation' For Revenge". TV Line. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
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