B Positive

B Positive is an upcoming American television sitcom that is being co-produced, co-written, and co-executive produced by Chuck Lorre and Marco Pennette for Warner Bros. Television. The multi-camera series will air on CBS as a Thursday night entry in the 2020–21 television season, and will be its only new comedy series to make its Fall 2020 debut on the network.[1][2]

For the South Korean television series, see Be Positive.
B Positive
GenreSitcom
Created byMarco Pennette
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Chuck Lorre
  • Marco Pennette
Producer(s)
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production company(s)
  • Chuck Lorre Productions
  • Warner Bros Television
DistributorWarner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original networkCBS
Picture format1080i (HDTV)

Premise

The series is about a therapist and newly divorced dad with B-positive blood who needs a kidney donor. A woman from his past is a match.

Cast
  • Thomas Middleditch as Drew, the divorced father and therapist in need of a kidney transplant and a social life
  • Annaleigh Ashford as Gina, a former acquaintance of Drew who volunteered to donate her kidney to him and maybe a lot more.
  • Kether Donohue as Leanne, a party girl who also juggles multiple jobs.
  • Sara Rue as Julia, Drew's ex-wife, a realtor who aspire to climb the social ladder, and her attempt to get Drew more interested in her unfortunately lead to Julia having an affair (with another person) that resulted in their split.
  • Kamryn Kunody as Maddie[3]

Production

Development

The series was among the 14 pilots ordered by CBS in February 2020 and was fast tracked to series the following March, as the pilot had already been completed before production at Warner Bros. Television was closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The pilot was the only pilot completed for the 2020-21 TV season for any of the broadcast networks in advance of the upfronts. On May 8, 2020, CBS picked up the series.[1]

Casting

On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Annaleigh Ashford had been cast in the pilot.[5] On March 2, 2020, it was announced that Kether Donohue and Sara Rue had joined the cast.[6] The following day, it was announced that Thomas Middleditch had joined the cast.[7] Alongside the series picked up announcement, it was reported that Kamryn Kunody was cast in a starring role.[1]

Marketing

On May 19, 2020, a 30 second teaser for the series was released by CBS.[8]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2020). "Dramas 'The Equalizer' With Queen Latifah & 'Clarice', Chuck Lorre Comedy 'B Positive' Picked Up To Series By CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  2. Porter, Rick (March 2, 2020). "Kether Donohue, Sara Rue Join Chuck Lorre Comedy 'B Positive' at CBS". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  3. "CBS Unveils 2020-2021 Primetime Lineup; 3 New Series Join 23 Returning Shows". Business Wire. May 19, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  4. "Development Update". The Futon Critic. March 13, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (February 19, 2020). "Annaleigh Ashford To Star In CBS Comedy Pilot 'B Positive' From Chuck Lorre & Marco Pennette". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  6. Petski, Denise (March 2, 2020). "Kether Donohue & Sara Rue Join CBS Comedy Pilot 'B Positive' From Chuck Lorre & Marco Pennette". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  7. Andreeva, Nellie (March 3, 2020). "Thomas Middleditch To Headline CBS Comedy Pilot 'B Positive' From Chuck Lorre & Marco Pennette". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  8. Hipes, Patrick (May 19, 2020). "CBS New Series: 'B Positive' Trailer, 'The Equalizer' & 'Clarice' Teases". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
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