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==Development and production==
==Development and production==

Revision as of 02:53, 17 March 2012

Scandal
File:Scandal promo logo.jpg
GenreDrama
Political drama
Created byShonda Rhimes
StarringKerry Washington
Henry Ian Cusick
Columbus Short
Guillermo Díaz
Darby Stanchfield
Katie Lowes
Tony Goldwyn
Jeff Perry
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Executive producersShonda Rhimes
Betsy Beers
Running time43 mins.
Production companyABC Studios
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseApril 5, 2012 (2012-04-05)[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

Recurring cast

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
1"Sweet Baby"[7]Paul McGuigan[6]Shonda Rhimes[6]April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05)[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]UnknownUnknownApril 12, 2012 (2012-04-12)[8]TBA
3"Hell Hath No Fury"[9]UnknownUnknownApril 19, 2012 (2012-04-19)[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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Seidman, Robert (May 17, 2011). "ABC 2011-12 Primetime Schedule Announced". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
  3. ^ Schneider, Michael (July 8, 2011). "Networks Put in Short Orders for Next Season". TV Guide. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  4. ^ Chozick, Amy (May 31, 2011). "Shonda Rhimes on Owning Her Characters And Her New Show". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  5. ^ Porter, Rick (September 28, 2011). "'Scandal': 'Grey's Anatomy' veteran Kate Burton joins Shonda Rhimes' new show". Zap2it. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  6. ^ a b c "Scandal Press Release". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  7. ^ a b "Scandal: "Sweet Baby"". Zap2It. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "Scandal: "Dirty Little Secrets"". Zap2It. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  9. ^ a b "Scandal: "Hell Hath No Fury"". Zap2It. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  10. ^ Porter, Rick (February 22, 2011). "Kiefer Sutherland locked in for 'Touch'; 'Firefly's' Alan Tudyk headed to 'Suburgatory'". Zap2it. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  11. ^ Eng, Joyce (February 9, 2011). "Kerry Washington, Henry Ian Cusick to Star in Shonda Rhimes Pilot". TV Guide. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Porter, Rick (May 10, 2011). "ABC fall TV 2011 schedule predictions: Comedy block tinkering, fresh dramas". Zap2it. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  14. ^ 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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