Jared Padalecki is coming to CBS. The previous “Supernatural” lead is starring in a medical drama coming to the community that will likely be developed by “Walker” and “Being Human” creator Anna Fricke, TheWrap has realized.
The at the moment untitled undertaking will see Padalecki play a headstrong however devoted physician who practices an improvisational fashion of drugs. Working alongside his protégé, a younger physician attempting to flee her previous, the 2 function a cell clinic within the medical desert of rural Texas. The sequence is a part of CBS Studios’ first look producing cope with Padalecki in addition to a part of Fricke’s cope with the studio. There may be at the moment not a selected season deliberate for its premiere.
Fricke will even function the sequence’ author and govt producer. Padalecki will likely be its non-writing govt producer as will Laura Terry (“Pursued by a Bear”).
The undertaking from CBS Studios is a part of the community’s long-term, year-round improvement technique. To this point, it’s obtained a improvement room order. This transfer can be notable as CBS’ father or mother firm Paramount World continues to develop its slate after Skydance acquired the corporate this summer time.
Padalecki has an extended relationship with CBS. After premiering on The WB, “Supernatural” aired on The CW when the community was co-owned by CBS Company and Warner Bros. As for Padalecki’s second massive CW hit, “Walker” was produced by CBS Studios. The duo additionally labored collectively on “Walker: Independence.”
Along with the “Walker” universe, Fricke beforehand labored on “Dawson’s Creek,” “Everwood,” Being Human,” “Purple Band Society” and “Wayward Pines.” As for Padalecki, he’s additionally identified for his work in “Gilmore Ladies” and is anticipated to look in Prime Video’s “The Boys.”
