After seven seasons of holding down the fort on NCIS: New Orleans, Scott Bakula is trading the Big Easy for the City of Angels to keep the streets safe in another high-concept procedural drama for CBS. Bakula is set to star in and executive-produce the untitled project, which originates from Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment.
From the Big Easy to the City of Angels
According to Deadline, Perception co-creator Michael Sussman is on board to write and executive-produce the series, bringing a fresh, high-concept spin to the classic Los Angeles detective narrative. While plot details are being kept closely under wraps, word on the street is that Bakula’s character marks quite a major “leap” from Special Agent Dwayne Pride, a wink-and-a-nod description that’s bound to get Quantum Leap diehards buzzing about what tricks Sussman and Devlin have up their sleeves.
A Winning Formula for CBS
For CBS, snagging Bakula for another flagship procedural is a massive win. The veteran actor has proven time and again that he possesses the exact kind of magnetic, steady-handed screen presence that can anchor a long-running broadcast hit. Partnering him with Devlin, the creative mind behind Independence Day, Leverage, and The Librarians, signals a show that won’t just settle for standard police-procedural beats, but will likely lean hard into engaging genre elements, sharp character dynamics, and signature prime-time spectacle.
What to Expect Next
With Electric Entertainment handling production alongside CBS Studios, this team-up promises a sharp blend of episodic mystery and overarching character intrigue. As the project continues through development, fans of network drama can rest easy knowing Bakula is back where he belongs, front and center, cracking cases and commanding the screen. Stay tuned as more casting announcements, plot details, and title updates develop.
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