Kaitlin Olson’s New ABC Series ‘High Potential’ to Get New Showrunner As Rob Thomas Exits (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comMichael Schneider Variety Editor at Large 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.
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