CBS is adding three new shows to its 2020-21 broadcast slate: Chuck Lorre comedy 'B Positive' , 'Silence of the Lambs' sequel 'Clarice' and 'The Equalizer' reboot
reboot. Queen Latifah takes on the role that was originally played by Edward Woodward on the CBS drama that ran for four seasons in the mid- to late-1980s. The reimagining will see Latifah's character use her mysterious background and extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn. Chris Noth and Lorraine Toussaint co-star in the series fromcreators Andrew Marlowe and Terri Miller.
All three pilots had been considered strong contenders to score a series order given that Lorre and Kurtzman are among the network/studio's most valued producers and the title and star power that Latifah in a well-known format bring. Last season, CBS ordered eight new series . CBS will return 18 scripted shows next season, with veterans all having ended their runs earlier this season.
Among the biggest questions in town is what the 2020-21 broadcast season will look like as the coronavirus pandemic has shut down production for two months already — effectively wiping out the traditional pilot season. With no clear indicator for when production can resume, the traditional September fall season launch is already in jeopardy. Sources anticipate a January launch could be more likely given the current state of the world.
While CBS is taking a very business as usual approach to its renewals and series orders, it's unclear if the network's total volume in terms of new series orders will be different this season. While many network and studio insiders are anticipating a return to production in July — around the time when most veteran shows return to work — a later fall launch date would likely mean reduced programming needs.
The news of the CBS orders comes on what typically is the busiest day of the year at broadcast networks — the Friday before upfronts. However, with traditional upfront presentations that were poised to take place next week canceled, the news cycle has been dramatically slower as each network takes its own approach to next season given the country's uncertain landscape.
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