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?
I’m so happy to hear you are making new leverage programs. I have memorized the reruns and would love to see new ones. It is one of my favorite shows.
It’s about Time! This was my favorite show… the storyline awesome and the chemistry of the crew is outstanding.
I was praying that they would bring back that show! I was so angry when it went out of production! That show had the possibility to continue running for the foreseeable future! Please please bring it back with as many of the original cast members! I had a very hard time letting go of Leverage! Thank you!❤️
Can’t wait to watch!! Will miss Timothy Hutton, but Noah Wiley is great, too!!
Yes I would love to see the new show
I seen ever episode of the old one
Yes I would love to see the new show and yes I seen ever episode
I was just looking at the stack of Leverage seasons I have wondering what the actors involved were doing now and here I read that Leverage 2.0 is going to be made and yes I will be watching!
I loved Leverage and am actually rewatching it now. I cannot imagine the team without Timothy Hutton. Does this mean Nate and Sophie didn’t live happily ever after?
I love Leverage and so excited to hear it is coming back!!
Leverage Is an Awesome series!!A true original entertaining and informative
I will Most definitely be watching the 6th season!
I love Leverage!!!!!!
Love Leverage but nit without Nate
LOVE leverage! Great show and concept. The cast is amazing, but tough to picture without Timmothy Hutton’s tortured character. So excited to see it back in production. Will definitely watch and see what Noah Wylie brings to the show. Surprised that didn’t call it Leverage International
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Leverage! I will absolutely watch it! I still watch re-runs 🙂
I cannot wait! Love Leverage! Love the cast!