Todd Harthan has been tapped as the new showrunner and executive producer of ABC’s “High Potential,” starring Kaitlin Olson. Harthan was previously executive producer/showrunner of Fox’s “The Resident,” which ran for six seasons and recently was a hit off-net for Netflix.
Harthan replaces previous showrunner Rob Thomas, who departed the project earlier this month. The series is set to air Tuesdays at 10 p.m. this fall, after “Dancing With the Stars.”
Production is back on after a previously scheduled hiatus. Thomas’ departure was described as “amicable.” Exec producer Drew Goddard is the writer behind “High Potential,” which is based on the French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (Hpi)” and stars Olson as “a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.”
Daniel Sunjata plays that detective, Karadec. “High Potential” also stars Javicia Leslie as Daphne,...
Harthan replaces previous showrunner Rob Thomas, who departed the project earlier this month. The series is set to air Tuesdays at 10 p.m. this fall, after “Dancing With the Stars.”
Production is back on after a previously scheduled hiatus. Thomas’ departure was described as “amicable.” Exec producer Drew Goddard is the writer behind “High Potential,” which is based on the French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (Hpi)” and stars Olson as “a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.”
Daniel Sunjata plays that detective, Karadec. “High Potential” also stars Javicia Leslie as Daphne,...
- 6/21/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
ABC’s High Potential drama series starring Kaitlin Olson is searching for a new showrunner following the exit of Rob Thomas, who has served as showrunner and executive producer since the pilot, sources confirm to Deadline.
The reasons for his departure are not known, but sources say his exit was “amicable” and he “remains a valued partner at [High Potential producer] ABC Signature with other projects in development.” A new showrunner is expected to be named soon.
The series is currently on a pre-planned production hiatus.
Related: 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
High Potential, written by Drew Goddard, stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, a single mom with three kids and an exceptional mind, who helps solve an unsolvable crime when she rearranges some evidence during her shift as a cleaner for the police department. When they discover she has a knack for putting things in order because of her high intellectual potential,...
The reasons for his departure are not known, but sources say his exit was “amicable” and he “remains a valued partner at [High Potential producer] ABC Signature with other projects in development.” A new showrunner is expected to be named soon.
The series is currently on a pre-planned production hiatus.
Related: 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
High Potential, written by Drew Goddard, stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, a single mom with three kids and an exceptional mind, who helps solve an unsolvable crime when she rearranges some evidence during her shift as a cleaner for the police department. When they discover she has a knack for putting things in order because of her high intellectual potential,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC series “High Potential” is getting a shift at the top, as showrunner Rob Thomas has departed the project, Variety has learned. The series, which stars Kaitlin Olson, is set to air Tuesdays at 10 p.m. this fall, after “Dancing With the Stars.”
Production has temporarily halted on the show, although insiders tell Variety that the switch comes during a pre-planned production hiatus.
It’s unclear what caused Thomas’ exit, but insiders said he had not been seen recently on set. Nonetheless, Thomas’ departure has been described as “amicable,” with studio sources noting that he has other projects in development at ABC Signature, which produces “High Potential.” A new showrunner is expected to be named shortly.
Production on “High Potential” had been well under way, having originally been ordered to series in May 2023, but pushed back a year due to the Hollywood strikes.
Thomas is a prolific producer who recently...
Production has temporarily halted on the show, although insiders tell Variety that the switch comes during a pre-planned production hiatus.
It’s unclear what caused Thomas’ exit, but insiders said he had not been seen recently on set. Nonetheless, Thomas’ departure has been described as “amicable,” with studio sources noting that he has other projects in development at ABC Signature, which produces “High Potential.” A new showrunner is expected to be named shortly.
Production on “High Potential” had been well under way, having originally been ordered to series in May 2023, but pushed back a year due to the Hollywood strikes.
Thomas is a prolific producer who recently...
- 6/5/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
That's correct. The big bird from FX hit comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Kaitlin Olson will switch gears to become a detective!
Aside from Always Sunny, Olson is known for her way too short-lived comedy, The Mick.
During TV upfront week, ABC announced that High Potential is one of the network's two dramas slated for this fall.
On Olson's side will be her detective partner, Daniel Sunjata.
Sunjata is known for his roles as Paul Briggs on Graceland and Franco Rivera on Rescue Me.
The procedural is based on the popular French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel.
High Potential is written by Drew Goddard, who serves as an executive producer with Sarah Esberg for Goddard Textiles.
Rob Thomas serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Dan Etheridge, Pierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret, and Jean Nainchrik.
Alethea Jones is the director and executive producer. Olson serves as producer.
High Potential Season 1 Cast...
Aside from Always Sunny, Olson is known for her way too short-lived comedy, The Mick.
During TV upfront week, ABC announced that High Potential is one of the network's two dramas slated for this fall.
On Olson's side will be her detective partner, Daniel Sunjata.
Sunjata is known for his roles as Paul Briggs on Graceland and Franco Rivera on Rescue Me.
The procedural is based on the popular French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel.
High Potential is written by Drew Goddard, who serves as an executive producer with Sarah Esberg for Goddard Textiles.
Rob Thomas serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Dan Etheridge, Pierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret, and Jean Nainchrik.
Alethea Jones is the director and executive producer. Olson serves as producer.
High Potential Season 1 Cast...
- 6/3/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
Gold Rush Season 14 ended with Parker Schnabel taking a big gamble and crushing it. Now, in Parker’s Trail Season 7, Scannabel will be faced with some of the worst challenges he has ever faced going for the gold. Fans know what he has survived in the past, including snow, medical emergencies, and dangerous natives. But if there is gold, Parker wants to mine it!
When does Season 7 premiere and what should fans of the Discovery gold mining adventure series expect in this South American gamble?
Here are all the details.
Parker Schnabel on Gold Rush / YouTube Discovery Announces Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail Season 7
On Friday, TV Insider reported that Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail is back for Season 7. Over the years, besides the Klondike, he has gone to Alaska, Papua New Guinea, Guyana, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, and Bolivia. This time, he is returning to South America and headed to Brazil.
When does Season 7 premiere and what should fans of the Discovery gold mining adventure series expect in this South American gamble?
Here are all the details.
Parker Schnabel on Gold Rush / YouTube Discovery Announces Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail Season 7
On Friday, TV Insider reported that Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail is back for Season 7. Over the years, besides the Klondike, he has gone to Alaska, Papua New Guinea, Guyana, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, and Bolivia. This time, he is returning to South America and headed to Brazil.
- 5/3/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
High Potential, a new series starring It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia favorite Kaitlin Olson, is back on track for a 2024 premiere on ABC.
A remake of the French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (Hpi), High Potential stars Olson as a "single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective," per the series description. The show was first ordered to series in May, though its production had gone on hiatus due to the Writers Guild of America strike. It was originally slated to premiere on ABC this year, but it's now been pushed back to Fall 2024 on the network following the strike's conclusion.
Related: 10 Characters the Always Sunny Gang Corrupted
While the wait is unfortunate, the good news is that production will move ahead on the series. The same can't be said for other ABC shows, as...
A remake of the French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (Hpi), High Potential stars Olson as a "single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective," per the series description. The show was first ordered to series in May, though its production had gone on hiatus due to the Writers Guild of America strike. It was originally slated to premiere on ABC this year, but it's now been pushed back to Fall 2024 on the network following the strike's conclusion.
Related: 10 Characters the Always Sunny Gang Corrupted
While the wait is unfortunate, the good news is that production will move ahead on the series. The same can't be said for other ABC shows, as...
- 9/29/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- CBR
The major broadcast networks are trying very hard this year to do what they do best – create franchise drama series built around the adventures of larger-than-life characters.
Kathy Bates, Kaitlin Olson, Carrie Preston and Shanola Hampton are among the female actors hoping to click as distinctive protagonists with new series in the 2023-24 season. Bates will bring to life a next-generation “Matlock,” while Preston limns a new chapter for Elsbeth Tascioni, the attorney character she has played on and off on CBS’ “The Good Wife” and Paramount+’s “The Good Fight” since 2010.
This is good news for the hundreds of international television buyers heading to Los Angeles for next week’s LA Screenings market. Another welcome development is that the largest media congloms are now on a big push to reopen their doors to third-party buyers, after a few years of holding back the biggest shows for in-house streaming services.
Kathy Bates, Kaitlin Olson, Carrie Preston and Shanola Hampton are among the female actors hoping to click as distinctive protagonists with new series in the 2023-24 season. Bates will bring to life a next-generation “Matlock,” while Preston limns a new chapter for Elsbeth Tascioni, the attorney character she has played on and off on CBS’ “The Good Wife” and Paramount+’s “The Good Fight” since 2010.
This is good news for the hundreds of international television buyers heading to Los Angeles for next week’s LA Screenings market. Another welcome development is that the largest media congloms are now on a big push to reopen their doors to third-party buyers, after a few years of holding back the biggest shows for in-house streaming services.
- 5/17/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
ABC has ordered the drama “High Potential” starring Kaitlin Olson to series.
The announcement was made ahead of the Disney upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday afternoon. The series order represents the first such order to come from ABC’s pilot crop this season. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the network’s other five pilots remain in contention at this time.
The project now known as “High Potential” was originally ordered to pilot at ABC in September 2022, with Olson boarding the show in February. It is based on the French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (Hpi).”
The official logline states: “’High Potential’ follows a single mom with an exceptional mind (Olson), whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata).”
Along with Olson and Sunjata, the cast includes Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev “Oz” Osman,...
The announcement was made ahead of the Disney upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday afternoon. The series order represents the first such order to come from ABC’s pilot crop this season. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the network’s other five pilots remain in contention at this time.
The project now known as “High Potential” was originally ordered to pilot at ABC in September 2022, with Olson boarding the show in February. It is based on the French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (Hpi).”
The official logline states: “’High Potential’ follows a single mom with an exceptional mind (Olson), whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata).”
Along with Olson and Sunjata, the cast includes Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev “Oz” Osman,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC is moving forward with one of its six pilots — with more a possibility at a later date.
The Disney-owned network has handed out a series order to its Drew Goddard drama, which now has a title: High Potential. The drama starring Kaitlin Olson (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) is one of six pilots that ABC ordered this season, with decisions on the other five coming at a later date as broadcast networks continue to shift to a year-round development model.
Based on the French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel, High Potential revolves around a single mom (Olson) with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata). Javicia Leslie (Batwoman), Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb and Judy Reyes round out the cast of the series from ABC Signature. Goddard (The Good Place, The Martian) wrote...
The Disney-owned network has handed out a series order to its Drew Goddard drama, which now has a title: High Potential. The drama starring Kaitlin Olson (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) is one of six pilots that ABC ordered this season, with decisions on the other five coming at a later date as broadcast networks continue to shift to a year-round development model.
Based on the French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel, High Potential revolves around a single mom (Olson) with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata). Javicia Leslie (Batwoman), Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb and Judy Reyes round out the cast of the series from ABC Signature. Goddard (The Good Place, The Martian) wrote...
- 5/16/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ABC has handed Drew Goddard’s pilot High Potential, starring Kaitlin Olson, a series order.
The pickup is not surprising; the drama, based on the popular French detective series Hip (High Intellectual Potential) has been the clear frontrunner among ABC’s crop of 2023 pilots.
It is the only pilot ABC is making a decision ahead of its upfront. The remaining five, dramas The Good Lawyer, The Hurt Unit and Judgment, and comedies Keeping it Together (fka Drop-Off) and Public Defenders, remain in contention.
Networks already have been shifting toward year-round development and have not been doing all of their pilot decisions before upfronts. With the writers strike this year, they are even more cautious, taking a wait-and-see approach given the financial commitment and logistical issues associated with a new series order if the work stoppage stretches over several months. ABC has awhile before the pilot casts’ options are up, and...
The pickup is not surprising; the drama, based on the popular French detective series Hip (High Intellectual Potential) has been the clear frontrunner among ABC’s crop of 2023 pilots.
It is the only pilot ABC is making a decision ahead of its upfront. The remaining five, dramas The Good Lawyer, The Hurt Unit and Judgment, and comedies Keeping it Together (fka Drop-Off) and Public Defenders, remain in contention.
Networks already have been shifting toward year-round development and have not been doing all of their pilot decisions before upfronts. With the writers strike this year, they are even more cautious, taking a wait-and-see approach given the financial commitment and logistical issues associated with a new series order if the work stoppage stretches over several months. ABC has awhile before the pilot casts’ options are up, and...
- 5/16/2023
- by Rosy Cordero and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ken Marino credits his pal Adam Scott for making the unlikely and unexpected “Party Down” revival a reality. “Adam helped guide this and make this happen in a real way,” he tells Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast. “I think everybody in that cast recognized how special it was, and to just kind of go back and to get to do some more, to be with these people again, creatively, it’s a real gift.”
The first two seasons of “Party Down” aired on Starz in 2009 and 2010; the revival takes place a decade after the show’s last episode and features the returns of Marino as Ron, the slightly clueless catering manager who now owns the business — well, running it out of his van — and Scott as Henry, the sardonic failed actor who’s now a teacher and working on the side with Party Down to help pay for his alimony.
The first two seasons of “Party Down” aired on Starz in 2009 and 2010; the revival takes place a decade after the show’s last episode and features the returns of Marino as Ron, the slightly clueless catering manager who now owns the business — well, running it out of his van — and Scott as Henry, the sardonic failed actor who’s now a teacher and working on the side with Party Down to help pay for his alimony.
- 5/4/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The CW on Tuesday made decisions on its four remaining traditional pilots, picking up two, Kung Fu and The Republic of Sarah, to series, and rolling the other two, The Lost Boys and Maverick.
The decision added yet another chapter in the long journey to the screen for Rob Thomas’ The Lost Boys reboot. The Lost Boys pilot had already been in production when the pandemic shut down all filming in mid-March, so the CW brass had seen some footage before opting to roll it and proceed with Kung Fu instead..
On a press call Thursday, the CW president Mark Pedowitz said he has spoken with Thomas and the rest of the pilot’s creative team about the decision.
‘Arrow’ & ‘The 100’ Spinoffs “Very Much...
The decision added yet another chapter in the long journey to the screen for Rob Thomas’ The Lost Boys reboot. The Lost Boys pilot had already been in production when the pandemic shut down all filming in mid-March, so the CW brass had seen some footage before opting to roll it and proceed with Kung Fu instead..
On a press call Thursday, the CW president Mark Pedowitz said he has spoken with Thomas and the rest of the pilot’s creative team about the decision.
‘Arrow’ & ‘The 100’ Spinoffs “Very Much...
- 5/14/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for January 2017, including "Ollie" (aka "The Predator"), "Altered Carbon", "Arrow" and a whole lot more:
Light Of My Life
Feature
Local Production Company: Light of My Life Film Inc.
Director: Casey Affleck
Line Producer: Peter Pastorelli
Jan 23/17 - Mar 08/17
Ollie (aka The Predator)
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.
Director: Shane Black
Exec. Producer(s): John Davis, Bill Bannerman
Sep 30/16 - May 15/17
The Mountain Between Us
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.
Director: Hany Abu Assad
Producer: Becki Trujillo
Dec 05/16 - Feb 24/17
Altered Carbon ~ Season 1
TV Series
Local Production Company: Altered Carbon Productions I Inc.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik, Nicholas Hurran
Exec. Producer(s): Laeta Kalogridis, Steve Blackman, Ralph Winter
Producer: John Lenic
Sep 28/16 - Jun 20/17
Arrow ~ Season 5
TV Series
Local Production Company: Oliver Queen Films - A Division of Hannah Rachel Production Services Ltd.
Light Of My Life
Feature
Local Production Company: Light of My Life Film Inc.
Director: Casey Affleck
Line Producer: Peter Pastorelli
Jan 23/17 - Mar 08/17
Ollie (aka The Predator)
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.
Director: Shane Black
Exec. Producer(s): John Davis, Bill Bannerman
Sep 30/16 - May 15/17
The Mountain Between Us
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.
Director: Hany Abu Assad
Producer: Becki Trujillo
Dec 05/16 - Feb 24/17
Altered Carbon ~ Season 1
TV Series
Local Production Company: Altered Carbon Productions I Inc.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik, Nicholas Hurran
Exec. Producer(s): Laeta Kalogridis, Steve Blackman, Ralph Winter
Producer: John Lenic
Sep 28/16 - Jun 20/17
Arrow ~ Season 5
TV Series
Local Production Company: Oliver Queen Films - A Division of Hannah Rachel Production Services Ltd.
- 12/22/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Channel 4 has denied claims it has faked aspects of The Island with Bear Grylls.
The programme sees 13 men attempt to survive life on an island in the Pacific with limited tools and water.
Producers have been accused of topping up the island's natural water supply and releasing two crocodiles onto the island as a source of food.
Four of the contestants are also thought to have previously worked with Grylls.
Cameraman and production crew member Dan Etheridge worked on the Discovery Channel's Man vs Wild, while director Rupert Smith previously worked with Grylls on 2011's Escape To The Legion.
Denying any wrongdoing, a Channel 4 spokesperson said: "It clearly states in the programme voice over that trained crew are part of the experiment, living under exactly the same conditions as the other men.
"Like all of the men on the island, their professions are captioned on screen and their backgrounds are discussed.
The programme sees 13 men attempt to survive life on an island in the Pacific with limited tools and water.
Producers have been accused of topping up the island's natural water supply and releasing two crocodiles onto the island as a source of food.
Four of the contestants are also thought to have previously worked with Grylls.
Cameraman and production crew member Dan Etheridge worked on the Discovery Channel's Man vs Wild, while director Rupert Smith previously worked with Grylls on 2011's Escape To The Legion.
Denying any wrongdoing, a Channel 4 spokesperson said: "It clearly states in the programme voice over that trained crew are part of the experiment, living under exactly the same conditions as the other men.
"Like all of the men on the island, their professions are captioned on screen and their backgrounds are discussed.
- 5/17/2014
- Digital Spy
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