USA Network’s Paradise Pictures pilot has signed Boardwalk Empire’s Morgan Spector as its lead. The projected series would follow Tom Kirby, the head of production for Paradise Pictures – a rising studio in 1946 Hollywood.
Spector has also starred on Alleigance and recurred on Person of Interest.
Paradise Pictures is written and executive produced by Suits’ Aaron Korsh. For further details, follow the jump.
MORGAN SPECTOR SIGNS ON TO USA NETWORK’S ‘PARADISE PICTURES’
The Pilot is From Executive Producer Aaron Korsh (SUITS) and Universal Cable Productions
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – June 15, 2015 – Morgan Spector (“Boardwalk Empire”) has signed on to star in the USA Network pilot, PARADISE PICTURES. The drama, from Universal Cable Productions, is executive produced by SUITS creator Aaron Korsh and is written and executive produced by Rick Muirragui (SUITS). Spector will play Tom Kirby, the head of production at Paradise Pictures, a rising film studio in 1946 Hollywood. While he doesn’t own the studio it is obvious to everyone in town that he is in charge and that he is not afraid to get his hands dirty in order to elevate the studio into prominence.
Most recently, Spector starred in the series “Allegiance” and portrayed Frank Capone in season four of “Boardwalk Empire.” He also recurred on “Person of Interest” and has guest-starred in “Orange is the New Black,” “Zero Hour,” “Do No Harm” and “How to Make it in America.” On the big screen, Spector has performed opposite Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini in “The Drop” and has held down leading roles in independent features including “Man with Van,” “Split,” “Musical Chairs,” “Almost Christmas,” “Burning Blue” and “Grand Street.” He also appeared in “The Last Airbender.” Spector made his Broadway debut as Rodolpho with Liev Schreiber, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Hecht in the Tony Award winning revival of Arthur Miller’s “A View From the Bridge,” and later starred with Rebecca Hall in “Machinal” and with Jim Parsons for the revival of “Harvey.” Spector was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his performance in the world premiere of “Russian Transport.” A graduate of Reed College and The American Conservatory Theatre M.F.A. program, Spector is represented by Innovative Artists and Wright Entertainment, Inc.
PARADISE PICTURES is about ambitious people striving to get to the top in 1940s Hollywood, when the dream factory was at its peak. Little do they know the challenges they’re about to face: the end of the studio monopolies, the blacklist and the new disruptive technology of television.
About USA Network:
USA Network, the leader in cable entertainment, offers a powerful stable of dramatic, comedic and unscripted originals in more than 102 million U.S. homes. The network also features spectacular live television, a dynamic portfolio of acquired series and the best in blockbuster theatrical films and entertainment events. A trailblazer in digital innovation and storytelling, USA is defining, driving and setting the industry standard for Social TV. USA is a program service of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal. USA’s award-winning website is located at http://www.usanetwork.com.
About Universal Cable Productions:
Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted and digital content across media platforms for domestic and international distribution. UCP’s content library spans classics such as Emmy-award winning, “Monk,” and critic and fan favorites “Psych,” “Battlestar Galactica,” and “Warehouse 13.” In the U.S., UCP’s programming can be seen across various networks, including: “Dig,” “Playing House,” “Royal Pains,” “Satisfaction” and “Suits” on USA Network; “Ascension,” “Defiance,” “Dominion,” and “12 Monkeys” on Syfy; “Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce” on Bravo; “Difficult People” on Hulu; “Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome” on Machinima Prime/YouTube, Syfy and DVD/Blu-Ray; and “Side Effects” on Awesomeness TV/YouTube. Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV.
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