TNT has ordered a new supernatural drama called Proof. It will debut some time next year with 10 episodes.
The cast will include Jennifer Beals, Matthew Modine, Joe Morton, Callum Blue, Edi Gathegi, Annie Thurman, Sean Gleeson, and Caroline Rose Kaplan.
Here are some additional details:
TNT Greenlights Supernatural Drama “Proof,” Starring Jennifer Beals
New Series from Executive Producer Kyra Sedgwick Also Stars Matthew Modine and Joe Morton
TNT has greenlit the supernatural drama Proof, starring Jennifer Beals (The L Word, Flashdance), Matthew Modine (And the Band Played On, Weeds) and Joe Morton (Scandal, Terminator 2: Judgment Day). Also starring in the series are Callum Blue (Dead Like Me, Royal Pains), Edi Gathegi (X-Men: First Class, Justified), Annie Thurman (The Hunger Games), Sean Gleeson (Doctors, Cold Mountain) and newcomer Caroline Rose Kaplan.
Proof is being executive-produced by Emmy(R) winner Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer); Rob Bragin (Greek, Murphy Brown), who wrote the pilot; Tom Jacobson; Jill Littman; and Emmy winner Alex Graves (The West Wing, Game of Thrones), who directed the pilot. TNT has ordered 10 episodes of Proof, with plans to launch the series in 2015.
In Proof, Beals plays Dr. Carolyn Tyler, a brilliant surgeon with a caustic edge. Carolyn has suffered the recent, devastating loss of her teenage son, the breakup of her marriage to Dr. Len Barliss (Gleeson) and a growing estrangement from their daughter (Thurman). But Carolyn’s own trauma hasn’t deterred her from her charitable outreaches, which include helping disaster victims in far-flung trouble spots throughout the world.
Despite her skeptical, hard-science attitude, Carolyn is persuaded by a cancer-stricken tech millionaire (Modine) to investigate cases of reincarnation, out-of-body experiences, hauntings and other supernatural phenomena. Her goal is to find verifiable proof to life’s greatest questions: Is death truly the end, or is there something else beyond?
Helping – or sometimes hindering – Carolyn in her quest are her boss, Dr. Charles Russell (Morton), the head of the hospital, and Peter Van Owen (Blue), a best-selling author who claims to be psychic. Gathegi plays Zed, a hospital intern from the Sudan who assists Carolyn, and Kaplan plays Janel Ramsey, Turing’s assistant.
“Proof is a fascinating series that takes on one of our most compelling questions: What happens when we die?” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “Jennifer Beals does a terrific job bringing her complex character to life, and she’s surrounded by an outstanding ensemble cast. We’re especially thrilled to be collaborating once again with Kyra Sedgwick, whose work on The Closer helped pave the way for TNT’s ever-growing slate of hit original series.”
About TNT
TNT is television’s destination for drama. Seen in 101 million households and ranking among cable’s top networks, TNT is home to such original drama series as Rizzoli & Isles, Major Crimes, Falling Skies, Perception, Dallas and Franklin & Bash. TNT’s upcoming slate of scripted dramas includes the original series Legends, The Last Ship, Murder in the First and The Librarians, as well as Transporter The Series, which will make its U.S. television debut on the network this fall. TNT also features such dramatic unscripted series as Cold Justice, APB with Troy Dunn and the upcoming On the Menu and Wake Up Call. In addition, TNT is the cable home to popular dramas like Hawaii Five-0, Castle, The Mentalist, Bones and Supernatural; primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards(R); blockbuster movies; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR, the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.
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What do you think? Do you like the sound of this new series? Will you check it out?
Absolutely, I will be watching. Can’t wait. TNT has brought us so many great series, thank you.
I am very excited. Great Executive Director, and a great cast. Poppa Pope (Scandal) will be one of the cast members. The topic is relevant, and shown from a variety of views and experiences….and then the main character has the same experience, too. Can…not wait!!! Just hope that there is a consistency of excitement throughout all of the episodes…looking forward to this experience.
YES !!!
YES YES YES I can’t wait. This topic fascinates me!!
would love to watch it. sounds fascinating. watched the trailer and I liked it. when will it be on???
I definitely want to give it a try. I love Kyra Sedgwick.
I can’t wait. I have had a near death experience. Fantastic concept for television. Can’t wait.
Where is it being filmed. We are looking forward to seeing it.
Yay…Not another clone. Definitely watching!
When does it air ?
I’ll watch for sure !!!
I will watch it.
Please keep me updated
I know this will be an amazing show, I know this because Jennifer Beals is in it and anything she is in turns out AMAZING!!!!!! Hopefully the network will keep the series going!!!!! Anyone know the air date??? keep me posted thanks!!!
Shelly
I’m with Shelly! When will it air? Sure don’t want to miss it. Sounds like it’s my kind of show. But why only 10 eps? Some viewers need more eps to get into it. Not me—-I am on it. I know on the first ep if it is worth a go. I like to tape shows. I watch reruns of my favorite series I watch TV about 16 hours a day! I’m a senior citzen with nothing much to do besides I LOVE TV!!!
Looking forward to watching this new show!
love anything supernatural…….so will give this a shot…….hope its good……….looks like a strong cast too 🙂