Scott Bakula To Headline Detective Drama In Works At CBS From Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment
Scott Bakula returns to CBS to lead a new detective drama, signaling a shift from his stalled Star Trek venture.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
- Primary Driver: Scott Bakula returns to CBS to lead a new detective drama, signaling a shift from his stalled Star Trek venture.
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The announcement places the veteran actor back on the network five years after the cancellation of NCIS: New Orleans, highlighting a potential gain for CBS in attracting his fan base. TheWrap confirmed Bakula’s leading role, while TV Insider noted his return to CBS following the NCIS exit.
Yahoo added that the new series follows his recent work on NCIS, and Cosmic Book News observed that his previously reported project “Star Trek: United” appears dead as he moves to a CBS cop show. These outlets collectively underscore the shift in Bakula’s television commitments.
No outlet disputes the core fact that CBS is developing the series with Bakula attached, leaving production details unsettled but the project confirmed as active.
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The obvious questions
What position will Scott Bakula hold in the new CBS series?
He will headline the detective drama as its lead actor.
Which production company is linked to the project?
Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment is attached as the producer.
How does this development relate to Bakula’s recent television roles?
It marks his return to CBS after NCIS: New Orleans was cancelled and follows reports that his Star Trek: United project is no longer moving forward.
Who reported it (5)
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Scott Bakula’s ‘Star Trek: United’ Looks Dead As Archer Team Moves To CBS Cop ShowCosmic Book News · 6h ago
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Scott Bakula to Lead Detective Drama In the Works at CBSTheWrap · 6h ago
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Scott Bakula Eyeing CBS Return 5 Years After ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ CancellationTV Insider · 6h ago
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