Whiskey Cavalier
| Whiskey Cavalier | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Dave Hemingson |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Scott Foley |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
Whiskey Cavalier is an upcoming American drama television series set to premiere in 2019 on ABC.
Premise
Whiskey Cavalier follows the "adventures of FBI agent Will Chase (codename: Whiskey Cavalier) who, following an emotional break-up, is assigned to work with CIA operative Francesca “Frankie” Trowbridge (codename: Fiery Tribune). Together, they lead an inter-agency team of spies who periodically save the world (and each other) while navigating the rocky roads of friendship, romance and office politics."[1]
Cast and characters
- Scott Foley as Will Chase
- Lauren Cohan as Francesca "Frankie" Trowbridge
- Ana Ortiz as Susan Sampson
- Tyler James Williams as Edgar Standish
Production
Development
On October 24, 2017, it was announced that ABC had given the production a put pilot commitment after multiple networks had shown interest. The pilot was written by Dave Hemingson who is an executive producer alongside Bill Lawrence and Jeff Ingold. Scott Foley was set to serve as a producer. Production companies involved with the pilot include Doozer and Warner Bros. Television.[2] On February 16, 2018, it was announced that Peter Atencio would direct the pilot and become an executive producer.[3] On May 11, 2018, it was announced that ABC had given the production a series order.[1][4] A few days later, it was announced that the series would premiere in the spring of 2019 as a mid-season replacement.[5]
Casting
Alongside the put pilot announcement, it was confirmed that Scott Foley would star in the series in addition to producing.[2] In February 2018, it was announced that Lauren Cohan, Ana Ortiz, and Tyler James Williams had joined the pilot's main cast.[6][7][8]
Release
Marketing
On May 15, 2018, ABC released the first official trailer for the series.[9]
References
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2018). "'Grand Hotel' & 'Whiskey Cavalier' Dramas Picked Up To Series By ABC". Deadline. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (October 25, 2017). "Scott Foley To Star In FBI-CIA Action-Comedy Set At ABC As Put Pilot From Bill Lawrence & Dave Hemingson". Deadline. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 16, 2018). "Mark Pellington To Direct 'The Enemy Within' NBC Pilot; Peter Atencio To Helm ABC's 'Whiskey Cavalier'". Deadline. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ Holloway, Daniel (May 11, 2018). "ABC Orders Dramas 'Grand Hotel,' 'Whiskey Cavalier,' 'The Fix' to Series". Variety. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 15, 2018). "ABC Fall 2018-19 Schedule: Alec Baldwin Talk Show Part Of All-Unscripted Sunday, Friday Comedy Block Returns". Deadline. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 20, 2018). "Lauren Cohan To Star In 'Whiskey Cavalier' ABC Pilot, Could Return To 'Walking Dead'". Deadline. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 22, 2018). "'Whiskey Cavalier': Ana Ortiz To Co-Star In ABC Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 27, 2018). "'Whiskey Cavalier': Tyler James Williams To Co-Star In ABC Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 15, 2018). "ABC New Series Trailers: 'The Rookie', 'The Fix', The Kids Are Alright', 'Single Parents', More". Deadline. Retrieved May 15, 2018.