Hart of Dixie
| Hart of Dixie | |
|---|---|
| File:Hart of Dixie promotitle102783.png | |
| Genre | Medical drama |
| Created by | Leila Gerstein Josh Schwartz |
| Starring | Rachel Bilson Scott Porter Jaime King |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Josh Schwartz Stephanie Savage |
| Original release | |
| Network | The CW |
Hart of Dixie is an upcoming American medical drama television series. On May 17, 2011, The CW officially picked up the pilot to series.[1]
It will premiere on Monday, September 26, 2011, at 9:00 pm, following Gossip Girl.[2]
Synopsis
The series follows Dr. Zoe Hart as she moves to a remote town in Alabama when there are no jobs available for her in New York.[3]
Cast
- Rachel Bilson as Zoe Hart
- Scott Porter as George Tucker
- Jaime King as Lemon Breeland
- Cress Williams as Lavon Hayes
- McKaley Miller as Rose Hattenbarger
- Wilson Bethel as Wade Kinsella
Recurring characters
- Nancy Travis as Emmeline 'Mrs. H' Hattenbarger
Production
On February 1, 2011, it was announced that The CW had ordered a pilot for Hart of Dixie.[4][5] On May 17, the network officially picked up Hart of Dixie to series, set to air in fall 2011.[1] The series marks the second time executive producer, Josh Schwartz and series star, Rachel Bilson, will work together on television.[1] The first time the duo worked together was on the Fox teen drama The O.C., created by Schwartz.
The show's executive producer, Josh Schwartz, compared the show to WB classics such as Felicity, Everwood and Gilmore Girls.[6]
With the reveal of The CW's fall 2011 schedule, it was announced that Hart of Dixie would air on Monday's at 9:00 pm Eastern/8:00 pm Central, following Gossip Girl.[7] It will premiere on Monday, September 26, 2011.[2]
Casting
On February 8, 2011, TV Line reported that Rachel Bilson was nearing a deal to star in the series,[8] her role was later confirmed on a press release for the show.[9] Scott Porter was later cast as a potential love-interest for Bilson's character.[10]
On May 20, 2011, it was announced that Nancy Travis would not continue with the series due to her commitments with the Fox-produced show Last Man Standing which will air on ABC.[11] Travis will appear in the first two episodes of the series before being written out.[12]
Reception
TVLine.com has described the show as Everwood-esque.[6][13]
References
- ^ a b c Bricker, Tierney (May 17, 2011). "The CW picks up 'Ringer,' 'The Secret Circle' and 'Hart of Dixie'". Zap2It. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ a b Seidman, Robert (June 20, 2011). "The CW Network Announces Fall 2011 Premiere Dates". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ "THE CW ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 SCHEDULE". May 19, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
- ^ Hibberd, James (February 1, 2011). "CW pilot pickups! Zombies, angels, docs, cops". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ Masters, Megan (February 1, 2011). "The CW's Pilot Pickups Take On Zombies and Angels, Doctors and Detectives". TV Line. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ a b Megan Masters (2011-05-17). "CW Picks Up Rachel Bilson and Sarah Michelle Gellar Shows, Kevin Williamson's Secret Circle". TVLine.com. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ Matt Webb Mitovich (2011-05-19). "The CW's Fall Schedule: Sarah Michelle Gellar Back on Tuesdays, Nikita Makes Move". TVLine.com. Retrieved 2011-05-21.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2011). "Rachel Bilson To Star In The CW's Dixie Pilot". TV Line. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ "THE CW ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 SCHEDULE". May 19, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (March 16, 2011). "Pilot Scoop: Scott Porter To Tug at Rachel Bilson's Hart-strings". TV Line. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ "Nancy Travis To Be Recast On 'Hart Of Dixie'" from Deadline.com (May 20, 2011)
- ^ Mitovich, Matt (June 21, 2011). "Fall TV Recasts: Damon Wayans Will (Briefly) Live with New Girl, and More Updates". TV Line. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ Josh Schwartz (2011-05-17). "Josh Schwartz tweets about Hart of Dixie". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2011-05-18.