Do you remember Leverage? Recently, executive producer Dean Devlin spoke with Assignment X about reviving the cancelled TNT TV show for IMDb tv.
The action crime drama followed Nathan Ford (Timothy Hutton), an insurance fraud investigator who uses his skills to run cons and help people who have been ripped off by corporations and government agencies. The series also stars Christian Kane, Aldis Hodge, Gina Bellman, and Beth Riesgraf. The original series ran on TNT from 2008 until 2012.
In the interview, Devlin confirmed Leverage is being revived for IMDBtv with some big changes. For starters, Hutton will not be part of the revival but Noah Wylie will be joining the cast:
I wouldn’t say he’s taking over for Timothy Hutton, but Noah Wyle is joining the show. He’s a new character that allows us to take the show in a new direction. While the previous incarnation of the show was a crusade for revenge, this season with be a redemption adventure, inspired by the addition of this new character.”
Devlin then revealed the new season will have the same structure as the first season of Leverage and IMDb tv has ordered 13 episodes:
We will be going back to the original five act structure of the first season. The six-act structure is really a bear and we’re thrilled we can return to the original format.
This is a sort of reimagining. It’s derived from the original but it’s a new show. That’s why we’re calling it LEVERAGE 2.0.”
Production on the new season of Leverage is supposed to begin sometime this summer in New Orleans.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the original Leverage TV show? Will you watch the revival?
Fabulous news. Love the original series and can’t wait for Leverage 2
I am so happy to see that it’s coming back!! I will miss Tim though 🙁 But as long as Aldis Hodge is there, I’m so good 🙂
I’m so excited to watch Leverage 2.0. Love all the characters. The original reminded me a bit of the Equalizer which I love.
I would definitely watch this, but I can’t afford to purchase the network on my Dish.
IMDB-TV is free online… I have it on my phone and tablet.
Dean’s app ElectricNOW is also a free app where you can watch a lot but especially all your favs like Leverage, The Librarians, Almost Paradise, all upcoming Devlin works as well as other things. Just download it & it’s truly all free & will have upcoming Leverage 2.0
I will check out the show to see, but it won’t be the same without timothy hutton
I’m so excited, as was devastated when the show got cancelled. Sound like this new edition of the series is gonna be even more amazing!! Cant wait to see what they do!!!
Yes can’t wait. Love my leverage. I’m glad you’re keeping the format with a new addition. I’m curious to know how you update the character Nate. Prison, deceased. Ohhhh Sophie what happened!!!!!!
I would rather see the entire cast, especially Timothy Hutton. Not sure how you pull it off without him, particularly with Nathan and Sophie’s relationship. We’ll see, but it won’t be the same.
Nate & Sophie retired anyway & he left it in Parker’s hands. While I don’t think they’ll go in that direction, it would be a cool smooth transition if they did a couple eps like that before she goes back to full thief mode. As for Tim, there’s no choice. He has legal issues to deal with & most wish him well.
Yes, I would watch revival of Leverage. Been watching original on IMBd TV. I believe the group really worked well in the series. All the characters were great. I would hope to see the original cast members. Perhaps Timothy Hutton could have a cameo.
Yessssssss I’m A FAN of Leverage please bring the show back with the original cast members I’m so excited I can’t wait awesome ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Show should have Timothy Hutton!
Hutton can not be in the show at the moment cause he under investigation
Big YES from me!
I am so stoked!!!. I just bing watched on Plutotv and I cannot wait for 2.0!!..Noah Wylie!!..Yes!!.. Let’s go steal ourselves a reboot!
So hoping this would happen! Has been a favorite of mine and have missed it tremendously! Love all the characters.
I can’t wait to see it!!!