L.A.'s Finest

L.A.'s Finest
Genre
Based on Bad Boys film series
by George Gallo
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s)
Release
Original network Spectrum

L.A.'s Finest is an upcoming American drama television series based on the Bad Boys film series created by George Gallo that is set to premiere on Charter Communications' Spectrum cable service.

Premise

L.A.'s Finest follows "Burnett, who last was seen in Miami taking down a drug cartel. She now has left her complicated past behind to become an LAPD detective. Paired with a new partner, Nancy McKenna, a working mom with an equally complex past, Burnett is pushed to examine whether her unapologetic lifestyle might be masking a greater personal secret. These two women don’t agree on much, but they find common ground when it comes to taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles."[1]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

On October 25, 2017, it was reported that a television series spinoff of the Bad Boys film series featuring the character Sydney "Syd" Burnett from Bad Boys II was in development. The pilot was set to be written by Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier. Executive producers were expected to include Margolis, Sonnier, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, KristieAnne Reed, Jeff Gaspin, and Jeff Morrone. Production companies involved with the series were set to include Sony Pictures Television, Jerry Bruckheimer Television, and 2.0 Entertainment.[2]

On October 31, 2017, it was announced that NBC had given the production a pilot production commitment following a competitive situation where multiple networks had pursued the potential series.[3] On January 18, 2018, it was announced that NBC had given the production an official pilot order.[4] On February 2, 2018, it was reported that Anton Cropper would direct the pilot episode.[5] On April 12, 2018, it was announced that the previously untitled pilot had been titled L.A.'s Finest.[6] On May 11, 2018, it was reported that NBC had passed on the pilot and declined to pick up the production to series. The producers of the series were expected to shop the production to other networks.[7]

On May 17, 2018, it was announced that Sony Pictures Television was in preliminary discussions with Charter Communications regarding a deal to pick up the series.[8] By the end of the month, the talks had progressed to the point of serious negotiations.[9] On June 26, 2018, it was announced that Charter Communications had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of thirteen episodes.[1][10][11][12]

Casting

Alongside the initial series development announcement, it was confirmed that Gabrielle Union would star in the series, reprising her role of Sydney "Syd" Burnett from the film Bad Boys II.[2] On January 29, 2018, it was announced that Ernie Hudson had been cast in a series regular role.[13] On February 15, 2018, it was reported that Zach Gilford and Duane Martin had joined the main cast.[14] In March 2018, it was announced that Jessica Alba, Ryan McPartlin, and Zach McGowan had been cast as series regulars.[15][16][17]

In September 2018, it was reported that Sophie Reynolds had been cast in a series regular role and that Barry Sloane would appear in a recurring capacity.[18][19]

Filming

Principal photography for the pilot began in early April 2018 in Los Angeles, California.[20][21]

References

  1. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (June 26, 2018). "'L.A.'s Finest': Charter Communications Gives Series Order To 'Bad Boys' Offshoot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  2. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (October 26, 2017). "'Bad Boys' Spinoff TV Series Starring Gabrielle Union In the Works". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  3. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 31, 2017). "'Bad Boys' TV Spinoff Starring Gabrielle Union Lands At NBC With Big Commitment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  4. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 18, 2018). "'Bad Boys' TV Offshoot Starring Gabrielle Union Gets NBC Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (February 2, 2018). "Anton Cropper To Direct Gabrielle Union's 'Bad Boys' Offshoot NBC Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  6. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 13, 2018). "NBC's 'Bad Boys' Offshoot Pilot Has Title". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2018). "'Bad Boys' Offshoot 'L.A.'s Finest' Not Going Forward At NBC, Being Shopped". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  8. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 17, 2018). "'L.A.'s Finest': Charter Communications In Talks To Pick Up 'Bad Boys' Offshoot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  9. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 31, 2018). "'L.A.'s Finest' Update: Charter Communications In Advanced Negotiations To Pick Up 'Bad Boys' Offshoot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  10. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (June 26, 2018). "Bad Boys Spinoff L.A.'s Finest Will Be Spectrum's First Original Series". TVLine. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  11. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (June 26, 2018). "'L.A.'s Finest,' Starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, a Go at Charter". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  12. ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (June 26, 2018). "'Bad Boys' Spinoff 'L.A.'s Finest' Scores Charter's First Original Series Order". Variety. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  13. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 29, 2018). "Ernie Hudson To Co-Star In Gabrielle Union's 'Bad Boys' Offshoot NBC Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  14. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 15, 2018). "Zach Gilford & Duane Martin To Co-Star In Gabrielle Union's 'Bad Boys' Offshoot NBC Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  15. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2018). "Jessica Alba To Star In NBC's Gabrielle Union 'Bad Boys' Offshoot Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  16. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 15, 2018). "Ryan McPartlin To Co-Star In Gabrielle Union's 'Bad Boys' Offshoot NBC Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  17. ↑ Ritman, Alex (August 21, 2018). "Zach McGowan Joins NBC's 'Bad Boys' Spinoff (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  18. ↑ Petski, Denise (September 25, 2018). "'L.A.'s Finest': Sophie Reynolds Cast As Series Regular In Spectrum's 'Bad Boys' Offshoot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  19. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (September 14, 2018). "'L.A.'s Finest': Barry Sloane Joins 'Bad Boys' Offshoot Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  20. ↑ Wright, Tracy (April 3, 2018). "Jessica Alba sports long white trench coat on Bad Boys spinoff set". Daily Mail. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  21. ↑ Cotter, Padraig (April 5, 2018). "Bad Boys TV Spinoff Set Photo Confirms That Filming Has Begun". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
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