NBC’s “24”-like “The Event” fell far short of ratings expectations for the inaugural part of its fall season, but the Peacock is not getting out of the high-concept serialized-drama business.
“REM,” which received a pilot order recently, brings “24” showrunner Howard Gordon back into the television drama fold. And the thriller, billed as carrying similarities to Oscar-nominated film “Inception,” has now cast its lead.
Jason Isaacs, who had been identified as one of the most in-demand actors this pilot season, has been booked to star as a cop who must deal with parallel realities after a car accident.
Isaacs has been sought-after for a television run since the end of his previous series “Brotherhood.” He was cast in FOX’s recent pilot “Pleading Guilty,” but that ultimately failed to launch.
Hmmm…. And the fact that he was Lucius Malfoy makes no never mind?……