High Potential (TV series)
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Genre | Drama |
Created by | Drew Goddard |
Based on | HPI |
Showrunner | Todd Harthan |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Executive producers |
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Producer | Kaitlin Olson |
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Original release | |
Network | ABC |
High Potential is an upcoming American drama television series created by Drew Goddard for ABC. It is based on the 2021 French television series HPI.[1] The series is set to premiere on September 17, 2024.[2]
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Kaitlin Olson as Morgan
- Daniel Sunjata as Karadec
- Javicia Leslie as Daphne
- Deniz Akdeniz as Lev "Oz" Osman
- Amirah J as Ava
- Matthew Lamb as Elliot
- Judy Reyes as Selena
Recurring
[edit]- Garret Dillahunt as Lieutenant Melon
- Taran Killam as Ludo Radovic
Episodes
[edit]No. | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by [4] | Original air date [3] | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating/share (18-49) |
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1 | "Pilot" | Alethea Jones[1] | Drew Goddard | September 17, 2024 | TBD | TBA |
2 | "Dancers in the Dark" | TBA | Rob Thomas | September 24, 2024 | TBD | TBA |
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On September 20, 2022, High Potential was given a pilot order by ABC. The pilot is written by Drew Goddard.[5] On May 16, 2023, High Potential was picked to series by ABC. The series is created by Goddard who is expected to executive produce alongside Sarah Esberg, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, Pierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret, Jean Nainchrik, and Alethea Jones. Jones also directed the pilot. Thomas also is expected to serve as the showrunner. Kaitlin Olson is expected to serve a producer. Production companies involved with the series are Goddard Textiles, Spondoolie Productions, Itinéraire Productions, Septembre Productions, and ABC Signature.[1] On June 5, 2024, Thomas exited as the showrunner for the series.[6] On June 21, 2024, Todd Harthan was announced as the new showrunner who also serves as an executive producer, replacing Thomas.[7] It is slated to premiere on September 17, 2024.[2]
Casting
[edit]Upon the series pickup announcement, Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, and Judy Reyes were cast in starring roles.[1] On July 1, 2024, Garret Dillahunt joined cast in a recurring capacity.[8] On August 21, 2024, Taran Killam was cast in a recurring role.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Cordero, Rosy; Andreeva, Nellie (May 16, 2023). "ABC Picks Up Kaitlin Olson-Led 'High Potential' Series From Drew Goddard". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (July 10, 2024). "ABC Fall Premiere Dates: 'Abbott Elementary', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Golden Bachelorette', Ryan Murphy's 'Doctor Odyssey' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – high potential on abc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "High Potential". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 20, 2022). "ABC Orders Drama Pilot From Drew Goddard Based on French Detective Series 'HPI'". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (June 5, 2024). "Kaitlin Olson's New ABC Series 'High Potential' to Get New Showrunner As Rob Thomas Exits (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 21, 2024). "ABC's 'High Potential' Sets Todd Harthan As New Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (July 1, 2024). "Garret Dillahunt Boards ABC's 'High Potential'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 21, 2024). "Taran Killam Joins Kaitlin Olson In ABC's 'High Potential' Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2024.