"David" <dimlan17@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> from variety
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> NBC taps Thompson to ride 'Knight'
> 'Furious' scribe inks two-year deal with UMS
> By JOSEF ADALIAN
>
> NBC is adding some fuel to its new "Knight Rider" series, signing
> "Fast and the Furious" scribe Gary Scott Thompson to serve as exec
> producer and showrunner.
>
> Producer Universal Media Studios has also made a two-year overall deal
> with the scribe, who most recently shepherded the Peacock's "Las
> Vegas." Thompson will work alongside exec producers Doug Liman and
> Dave Bartis, as well as scribe-producer Dave Andron, who wrote the
> pilot and is remaining with the series.
>
> Another "Las Vegas" vet, Matt Pyken, is also joining "Knight" as an
> exec producer.
>
> NBC confirmed a series order for "Knight" earlier this week (Daily
> Variety, March 31).
>
> UMS prexy Katherine Pope said that as soon as it became clear "Knight"
> was headed to series, landing Thompson became a priority.
>
> "The network and studio all came to this idea separately. There was a
> list of one," Pope told Daily Variety.
>
> Exec also said Thompson would help up the quality of special effects
> on "Knight." "Action and effects are going to be a real priority for
> us on this show," Pope said.
>
> Deal for "Knight" comes as Thompson is still mourning the sudden death
> of "Las Vegas," a staple of the Peacock sked that got an unexpected ax
> after the strike. Skein had been a dependable performer on Friday
> nights; there's been buzz that "Knight" could end up on Fridays as
> well.
Maybe Kitt will get to do something special besides get shot at or hack.
-- Ken from Chicago
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