Second City (TV series)

Second City
Genre Drama
Created by
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s)
Production company(s) Universal Cable Productions
Release
Original network USA Network
Chronology
Related shows Suits

Second City is an upcoming American drama television series created by Aaron Korsh and Daniel Arkin that is set to premiere on USA Network. It is a spin-off of the show Suits and will star Gina Torres reprising her role of Jessica Pearson.

Premise

Second City follows "powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson, as she enters the dirty world of Chicago politics."[1]

Cast and characters

Episodes

Backdoor pilot (2018)

For the backdoor pilot, "No. overall" and "No. in season" refer to the episode's place in the order of episodes of the parent series Suits.

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
10816"Good-Bye"Anton L. CropperAaron Korsh & Daniel ArkinApril 25, 2018 (2018-04-25)1.07[2]
Donna discovers that Robert Zane's firm is expanding their offices to three floors, causing Mike and Louis to realize Gordon's lawsuit is part of a takeover of Specter Litt that would render Harvey and Louis effectively neutered, as they would always be outvoted. Louis confronts Robert, who claims he knows nothing about a takeover but suspects his other managing partners, Rand and Calder, are behind it. In a bold move, Zane agrees to join Specter Litt as a name partner and bring enough of his senior partners to have a majority in any vote. Gordon then chooses to drop his suit, but claims they haven't seen the last of him. Jessica resolves her issues in Chicago by agreeing to work for the mayor. Harvey returns to New York in time for Mike and Rachel's wedding. Mike gives Harvey the news that he and Rachel are moving to Seattle.

Production

Development

On February 22, 2017, it was announced that USA Network was developing a spin-off series of their show Suits set to star Gina Torres as her character Jessica Pearson. The spin-off had been talked about for about a year-and-a-half prior to the announcement. Meetings and negotiations were reportedly in the preliminary stages with no deals with cast and crew members yet in place. The series was expected to be written by Suits creator and showrunner Aaron Korsh who was also expected to executive and showrun the potential new series. Production companies involved with the potential series were expected to include Universal Cable Productions.[3][4] On March 1, 2017, it was reported that Gina Torres had signed a deal to produce the series, based on an idea she pitched to Universal Cable Productions, alongside Aaron Korsh.[5]

On August 16, 2017, it was announced that the season seven finale of Suits would serve as a backdoor pilot to the spin-off series. The episode was expected to be written by Aaron Korsh and Daniel Arkin, and be directed by Anton Cropper. Additionally, it was reported that executive producers for the new series would include Korsh, Arkin, Torres, Doug Liman, David Bartis, and Gene Klein.[6] On March 8, 2018, it was reported that USA Network had given the production a series order.[1] On May 14, 2018, Gina Torres announced at NBCUniversal's annual upfront presentation in New York City that the series would be titled Second City.[7]

Casting

Alongside the report of her hiring as producer, it was confirmed in March 2017 that Gina Torres would officially star in the potential series.[5] On November 10, 2017, it was announced that Rebecca Rittenhouse and Morgan Spector had joined the main cast of the series.[8] On September 20, 2018, it was reported that Rittenhouse's role had been recast with Bethany Joy Lenz assuming the part. Additionally, it was further announced that Chantel Riley would reprise her guest role from the backdoor pilot in a series regular capacity and that Isabel Arraiza and Eli Goree had been cast in main roles as well.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (March 8, 2018). "Suits Spinoff Starring Gina Torres Picked Up To Series By USA Network". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  2. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (April 26, 2018). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.25.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  3. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (February 22, 2017). "Suits Spinoff Centered on Gina Torres' Jessica Eyed at USA Network". TVLine. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  4. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 23, 2017). "Suits Spinoff Starring Gina Torres Eyed By USA". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  5. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2017). "Gina Torres Closes Deal To Star & Produce Potential Suits Spinoff". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  6. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 16, 2017). "'Suits' Spinoff Starring Gina Torres To Be Introduced In Suits Season 7 Finale, Will Be About Chicago Politics". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  7. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 14, 2018). "Suits Spinoff Starring Gina Torres Gets Title". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  8. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 10, 2017). "Suits Spinoff: Rebecca Rittenhouse & Morgan Spector Join Potential Gina Torres-Toplined Offshoot". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  9. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (September 20, 2018). "Suits Spinoff: Bethany Joy Lenz Among Quartet Series Regulars Cast In USA Show". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
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