Good Sam (TV series)
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| Genre | Medical drama |
| Created by | Katie Wech |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | CBS |
Good Sam is an upcoming American medical drama television series created by Katie Wech for CBS. The series is set to premiere as a midseason entry in the during the 2021–22 television season.
Premise
Talented yet stifled heart surgeon Sam Griffith (Sophia Bush) embraces her leadership role after her renowned and pompous boss (Jason Isaacs) falls into a coma. When he awakens and wants to resume surgery, it's up to her to supervise this overbearing blowhard who never acknowledged her talents – which also happens to be her father.
Cast
- Sophia Bush as Dr. Samantha "Sam" Griffith
- Jason Isaacs as Dr. Paul "Griff" Griffith
- Skye P. Marshall as Lex Trulie
- Michael Stahl-David as Caleb
- Edwin Hodge as Malcolm A. Kingsley
Production
On September 19, 2019, CBS put Good Sam, a family medical drama from writer Katie Wech, who will produce the series with Jennie Snyder Urman through her Sutton St. Productions and CBS Television Studios into development.[1] In February 2020, the series was given a pilot order.[2] In February 2020, Sophia Bush was cast as Sam Griffith.[3] In March 2020, Jason Isaacs joined the cast as Sam's boss, Dr. Paul "Griff" Griffith.[4] Filming began in February 2021 in Toronto, Canada. On May 14, 2021, the show was given a series order.[5]
References
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 19, 2019). "CBS Buys Family Medical Drama 'Good Sam' From Katie Wech & Jennie Snyder Urman". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 7, 2020). "CBS Orders Drama Pilots 'Good Sam' From Katie Wech & 'Out The Door' From Evan Katz". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 20, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 28, 2020). "Sophia Bush To Star In CBS Drama Pilot 'Good Sam'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 8, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2020). "Jason Isaacs To Star In CBS Drama Pilot 'Good Sam'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ White, Peter (May 14, 2021). "Sophia Bush's 'Good Sam' & Pete Holmes' 'Smallwood' Picked Up To Series At CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2021.