Draft:High Potential (TV series)

High Potential
GenreDrama
Created byDrew Goddard
Based onHPI
ShowrunnerTodd Harthan
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Drew Goddard
  • Sarah Esberg
  • Todd Harthan
  • Dan Etheridge
  • Pierre Laugier
  • Anthony Lancret
  • Jean Nainchrik
  • Alethea Jones
ProducerKaitlin Olson
Production companies
  • Goddard Textiles
  • Spondoolie Productions
  • Itinéraire Productions
  • Septembre Productions
  • ABC Signature
Original release
NetworkABC

High Potential is an American television drama created by Drew Goddard for ABC. It is based on the 2021 French television series HPI.[1] The series is set to premiere in late 2024.[2]

Cast and characters

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Production

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Development

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On September 20, 2022, High Potential was given a pilot order by ABC. The pilot is written by Drew Goddard.[3] 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. 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.[4] On June 21, 2024, Todd Harthan was announced as the new showrunner who also serves as an executive producer, replacing Thomas.[5] It is slated to premiere in late 2024.[2]

Casting

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c 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.
  2. ^ a b White, Peter (September 29, 2023). "'Home Economics' Canceled At ABC, 'High Potential' Moves To Fall 2024". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 20, 2022). "ABC Orders Drama Pilot From Drew Goddard Based on French Detective Series 'HPI'". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 21, 2024). "ABC's 'High Potential' Sets Todd Harthan As New Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
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