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Universal Media Studios continues to build its talent roster under new NBC chief Bob Greenblatt. The studio has signed a two-year development deal with producer-director Peter Horton. Under the pact, Horton will direct, write and produce new series projects for Ums and NBC. It extends Horton's relationship with Greenblatt, NBC and Ums, which began in January when he brought to the then-newly appointed NBC chairman Reconstruction, a script he had originally developed for FX a couple of years before. Greenblatt picked up the script, written by Josh Brand, to pilot, with Horton directing and executive producing. “I have long admired Peter’s multiple talents and his knack for making good projects even better,” Greenblatt said. “His creative skills are recognized by his industry peers because he has big and unconventional ideas that make for very inventive and entertaining television. Peter will be an important asset as we continue to re-build our studio.

The very pretty doctor is in.

Off the Map alum Rachelle Lefevre has joined the series regular cast of A Gifted Man, CBS’ supernatural-tinged medical drama premiering Friday, September 23.

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Patrick Wilson stars as Dr. Michael Holt aka the titular surgeon who is as aloof socially as he is gifted professionally. That is, until he starts engaging in meaningful conversations with his ex-wife — make that his dead ex-wife (played by Jennifer Ehle, The King’s Speech).

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Emma Bell has revealed details about her role in new NBC period drama pilot Reconstruction. It was announced last month that the Walking Dead actress had signed up to appear in the project, which will star Martin Henderson as a mysterious soldier named Jason. Bell recently confirmed to Digital Spy that she will play a "town preacher's wife" in the pilot, describing the role as "a dream come true". "I would love to be in period pieces for the rest of my career," she explained. "I'm just crossing my fingers [that it gets picked up]. I really loved it. It's got (more)...

Billy Brown has signed up for a role in NBC's pilot Reconstruction. The project, which was formerly known as The Crossing, stars Martin Henderson as a soldier called Jason who travels across the country after the Civil War. Jason ends up settling in a complicated town in Missouri and discovers that the residents believe he can solve all their problems. Deadline reports that Brown has signed up to play (more)...

Danneel Ackles (formerly Harris) and Jamie Lee Kirchner have landed the last 2 leads in NBC's comedy pilot I Hate That I Love You. The single-camera project, from writer/exec producer Jhoni Marchinko and 20th TV, is described as a twisty romantic comedy in which a straight couple, Brad (Nick Thune) and Missy (Kirchner), introduce their lesbian roommates, Brad's Allie (Ackles) and Missy's Sarah (Anna Camp), to each other. Ackles, repped by Gersh and Untitled, co-stars in 20th TV's comedy series for NBC Friends with Benefits, which is yet to be scheduled. A day after his FX series was canceled, Lights Out co-star Billy Brown has booked a pilot, NBC's drama Reconstruction. Written by Josh Brand, the project is set in a Missouri town during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era and centers on Jason (Martin Henderson), a soldier who crosses the country and settles into a complicated town where he is welcomed as its savior.

David James Elliott has found a new home on TV. The longtime Jag star has joined Leslie Bibb in ABC’s comedy pilot Good Christian Bitches, per Deadline. Elliott, who will guest star in an upcoming episode of CSI: NY, is set to play the husband of the just-cast Kristin Chenoweth.

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• Music mogul L.A. Reid has secured a spot on the judging panel for Simon Cowell’s X Factor, Per The Hollywood Reporter. Deadline, meanwhile, reports that Enrique Iglesias has been approached as a potential host.

• NBC has renewed late-late-night show Last Call with Carson Daly.

Wednesday (March 16), former "Prison Break" star Robert Knepper should be on his way to Santa Fe, N.M., to prepare for shooting on the NBC drama pilot "Reconstruction" (formerly "The Crossing"), written by Josh Brand and directed by Peter Horton.

It follows a soldier (Martin Henderson) who comes to settle in in a Missouri town during the Reconstruction era in the aftermath of the Civil War. Previously cast were Emma Bell and Rachelle Lefevre.

"It's so funny," says Knepper, speaking to Zap2it on Tuesday, "a couple of weeks ago, I was thinking, 'I don't know if I'm going to get a pilot this year, and I need a pilot, dammit. I want another "Prison Break." I like working every week.'

"I know work ethic. I know how to work hard. It's tough out there. And lo and behold, today, I just got a pilot. You're the first person I'm telling this to.

Robert Knepper has reportedly landed a supporting role in NBC's pilot Reconstruction. The drama stars Martin Henderson as Jason, a solider who travels across the country after the Civil War. He settles in a small town but discovers that the community is hoping that he can solve their problems. Deadline says that Knepper has now signed up to play the town's sheriff. The character is said to be a veteran (more)...

Madeleine Stowe and Henry Czerny are set to co-star in ABC's drama pilot Revenge centers on Emily Thorn/Amanda Clarke (Emily VanCamp), a mysterious woman who comes to the Hamptons to exact revenge on the Graysons who destroyed her family. Stowe will play Victoria Grayson, the matriarch of the family and a social power broker. Having long ago masterminded the merciless destruction of Amanda's dad Kevin Clarke and the ostracism of his daughter to a life in foster homes, Victoria has no idea that Emily is actually Amanda and welcomes her as a friend and neighbor. Czerny will play Victoria's husband Conrad. Stowe, repped by Gersh and Brillstein, took a break from acting during the past couple of years to work on her feature Western script Unbound Captive, which she is also set to direct. Czerny, repped by the Glick Agency and Perry Zimel, was seen in The A-Team and...

Emma Bell has reportedly landed a role in NBC's pilot Reconstruction. The historical drama, which was previously known as The Crossing, stars Martin Henderson as a man called Jason who travels across the country after the Civil War. Jason eventually settles in a small town in Missouri but is surprised to discover that the community believes he can solve all their problems. According to Deadline, (more)...

Actress Emma Bell ("The Walking Dead") has been cast in the upcoming NBC drama TV pilot "Reconstruction" aka "The Crossing", written by Josh Brand and to be directed by former actor Peter Horton.

Set in a Missouri town, post-Civil War, "Reconstruction" follows 'Jason' (Martin Henderson), a former soldier who settles into a small town where he is welcomed as its 'savior'.

Bell will play a 'strong-willed woman' who denounces Jason as a criminal.

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This week on Off The Map, it's going to be an easy day at work. Right?

Obviously not, with that type of jinx in the promo. A water taxi crash leaves Ben and Tommy tending to patients out in the field and Lily with a gut wrenching decision.

Meanwhile, Ryan and Mina treat one of the city's most irritating expats.

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Sadly, Off The Map's run may be coming to an end. The latest ominous sign? Martin Henderson And Rachelle Lefevre will reportedly star in an NBC pilot, The Crossing.

Former Stargate Universe star Robert Carlyle is set to portray Rumplestiltskin in ABC's drama pilot Once Upon a Time, about a woman drawn into a town where the magic and mystery of fairy tales may be real and hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of her troubled past. An expert on black magic, Rumplestiltskin agrees to help Snow White and Prince Charming counteract the Evil Queen's dark spells, but for a price. Carlyle is with Gersh and Authentic. Emma Bell has been added to NBC's drama pilot Reconstruction (formerly The Crossing). Written by Josh Brand and directed by Peter Horton, the project is set in a Missouri town during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era and centers on Jason (Martin Henderson), a soldier who crosses the country and settles into a complicated town where he is welcomed as its savior. Bell, repped by Icm and Brillstein, will play a strong-willed...

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What do Martin Henderson, Becki Newton, Ryan Hansen and Rachelle Lefevre have in common? Well, they're all actors with pilot roles in second position to their current series gigs.

It's not strange for an actor to a take a pilot role in second position to a ratings-challenged series. However, what's pretty strange is both Lefevre and Henderson currently star in 'Off the Map' and have both been tapped for NBC's 'The Crossing.'

According to Deadline, the post-Civil War drama will see Henderson as Jason, a soldier who treks across the country and winds up in a town that welcomes him as a savior. Lefevre will play a war widow in the Missouri town Henderson's character settles in.

Does NBC know something we don't? Are they just not that into 'The Crossing' or do they just really love 'Off the Map'?...