Skylar Astin Joins Geena Davis In CBS’ Mother-Son Legal Drama Pilot – CB

Skylar Astin, coming off his starring function on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, has been tapped because the male lead reverse Geena Davis in CBS’ mother-and-son authorized drama pilot from author/government producer Scott Prendergast and government producer Phil McGraw.

The untitled drama follows Todd (Astin), ia a gifted however directionless P.I. who’s the black sheep of his household. Regardless of their opposing personalities, he agrees to work because the in-house investigator for his overbearing mom, Joan (Davis), a profitable legal professional reeling from the latest dissolution of her marriage.

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Todd’s life is at present in shambles. He’s the “drawback baby” of his household and a disappointment to his super-achieving mother. A former non-public detective, he misplaced his license after some messy misunderstandings. Fast on his toes – and slightly too fast to resort to mendacity with the intention to get what he wants – Todd could also be unorthodox, however he’s impressively good at what he does. He’s additionally a grasp of tech, scrappy surveillance and social media.

Prendergast exec produces alongside Phil McGraw, Jay McGraw and Julia Eisenman through the Stage 29 Productions banner. CBS Studios is the studio.

Astin, who not too long ago joined ABC’s Gray’s Anatomy for a recurring function, starred reverse Jane Levy in Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, which aired on NBC for 2 seasons, and reprised his function within the followup film Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas on Roku. In all probability finest identified for his function as Jesse within the Pitch Good franchise, Astin additionally starred reverse Rachel Bloom within the last season of the CW’s Loopy Ex-Girlfriend. He’s repped by Gersh, Principal Leisure LA and Felker Toczek Suddleson.