Joshua Jackson - "Capitol Law" - New TV Pilot

***Mandy*** · 04-16-2006, 10:12 AM

Josh returns to series television as the lead in a CBS pilot!

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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Former "Dawson's Creek" star Joshua Jackson is returning to series television with a lead role in a CBS legal drama pilot.

The untitled project, from "CSI" executive producer Carol Mendelsohn, revolves around brilliant legal associates at a powerful D.C. law firm who battle moral, ethical and legal challenges under the tutelage of a ruthless managing partner.

Jackson will play a first-year associate whose career takes an unexpected turn when he is assigned the case of a death row inmate.

The actor, who played Pacey Witter on "Dawson's," will next be seen in the indie features "Bobby" and "Aurora Borealis." Last year, he starred opposite Patrick Stewart in the stage production of David Mamet's "A Life in the Theater" in London's West End.

It's been confirmed - IN THE SHADOW OF THE LAW (CBS) - Joshua Jackson ("Dawson's Creek") is the first to be cast in the drama pilot, about a group of smart legal associates trying to make partner at a powerful Washington, D.C.-based law firm while dealing with a host of moral, ethical and legal challenges. Jackson will play Mark Clayton, a first-year associate at the firm whose career takes an unexpected turn when he is assigned the case of a death row inmate. In addition, Danny Cannon ("C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation") is on board to direct the hour, which comes from "C.S.I." show runner Carol Mendelsohn and CBS Paramount Network Television.

Hopefully, the pilot will be picked up for the new television season! All the best to Josh!

**Ten My Love** · 04-17-2006, 09:43 PM

Is that news GOOD news, Mandy? Which night will the show be on?!! ...

***Mandy*** · 04-17-2006, 10:36 PM

I was just creating the thread since the others were all deleted. Sorry that I wasn't more specific, just trying to get things going.

**Ten My Love** · 04-17-2006, 10:59 PM

Of course. More of the thread, not news of the show. Just me, once again, reading way too much into a hopeful "coming soon"...

a droplet of jupiter · 04-18-2006, 06:27 AM

its less than a month fr the decision about the pilot right?

around my birthday if my memory serves

my bday btw is 11 may- everyone remember that lol...

jjobsession · 04-18-2006, 08:27 AM

I'll get the card in the mail....

Back on topic...when was it when we might know if it's a go?

**Ten My Love** · 04-18-2006, 11:13 AM

I believe, if my post-3-children-memory serves, the announcement for the CBS fall schedule is May 16th.

JENNY_83 · 04-18-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ten My Love

I believe, if my post-3-children-memory serves, the announcement for the CBS fall schedule is May 16th.

yep that is what I remember too Donna

cp1333 · 04-18-2006, 06:33 PM

How soon do we hear after the decision is made?

***Mandy*** · 04-18-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cp1333

How soon do we hear after the decision is made?

That's when we'll hear...on the day that the decision is made, it's announced and introduced at the CBS Upfront parties...

Aussie bubbles · 04-19-2006, 12:09 AM

Oh that's great!
Now just fingers crossed that it gets picked up and that it airs in Australia!!!!!

baisbebar · 04-19-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie bubbles

Oh that's great!
Now just fingers crossed that it gets picked up and that it airs in Australia!!!!!

And in Spain.
Please, please!

a droplet of jupiter · 04-19-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by baisbebar

And in Spain.
Please, please!

and in the UK too

felicita · 04-19-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by a droplet of jupiter

and in the UK too

And in Finland!!!

McLady · 04-20-2006, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by felicita

And in Finland!!!

I second that