CBS Orders California Convict Firefighter Drama Pilot From ‘SEAL Team’ Star, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Alums
variety.comJoe Otterson TV ReporterCBS has given out a pilot order to a drama about convicts that fight wildfires in California.Titled “Cal Fire,” the potential series focuses on young convict Bode Donovan.
Seeking redemption and a shortened sentence, he joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region.“SEAL Team” star Max Thieriot co-wrote the story for the pilot and serves as an executive producer.
The show is inspired by his experiences growing in Northern California fire country. Tony Phelan and Joan Rater also co-wrote the story in addition to writing the teleplay.
They will also executive produce. Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne Reed of Jerry Bruckheimer Television will executive produce as well.
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