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?
Leverage is the BEST SHOW EVER! Can’t wait until 2.0. Just, please, PLEASE don’t kill off Nate’s character!
I will definitely be watching!
I lived the original! Watch reruns several times. Don’t know about the new version. Will give it a shot!
I cannot wait for Leverage 2.0. I am a huge fan of the original and have watched them so many times, I know the dialogue word for word. Another wonderful show is Almost Paradise also by Dean and starring Christian Kane.
Awesome love the show!!!
Can’t wait to see it.
I’m Have been waiting and wanting for Leverage To make a return, and I’m so excited for Leverage 2.0 to Return with continuation of Leverage, This will be GREAT, I’M A FAN ALREADY
Finally getting to see some quality programming missed this series
Great news, loved “Leverage.” Will miss Timothy Hutton though.
Count us in! We loved Leverage!!!!
Loved Leverage, so happy to see it is coming back, but why not Timothy Hutton?
Bought all five seasons!
Love Love Love this show and the characters!
Broken hearted that Timothy is being punished by questionable past sins……
He was the reason I started watching in the first place.
I did fall in love with everyone, still watch at least one episode a day on Tubi, even though I own the series!
Love this show, It’s a show I watch over and over again because I got the whole 5 seasons on DVD I was so happy to hear my favorite show is coming back with the same actors. “Age of the geek baby, age of the geek” can’t wait to watch Leverage 2.0.
Can’t wait. Loved The Librarians as well.
I have binged on this my favorite show at least 5 times but I have to space it so as not to become bored, can’t wait for 2.0 Love TIMOTHY HUTTON “Nathan Fords” role hopefully Noah Wylie has an appealing role operating on an alternative revenue stream,. !!!!!! C’Mon 2.0 !!!!!!
Really happy! A worthwhile show to watch that is creative & upbeat.