We now know at least some of the shows ABC will be talking about Tuesday when it announces its 2015-2016 plans. Some edited and enhanced excerpts from the network’s notes:
THE CATCH
Thriller centered on a strong, successful fraud investigator who’s about to be the victim of fraud by her fiancé. Between her cases, she is determined to find him before it ruins her career. Stars Mireille Enos as Alice, Alimi Ballard as Evan, Damon Dayoub as Kieran, Jay Hayden as James, Jacky Ido as Emil, Bethany Joy Lenz as Zoe, Rose Rollins as Andie and Elvy Yost as Maria. Written by Jennifer Schuur (“Hellcats,” “Hannibal,” “Hostages”).
DR. KEN
Comedy about a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. Stars Ken Jeong as Dr. Ken, Suzy Nakamura as Allison, Tisha Campbell-Martin as Damona, Dave Foley as Pat, Jonathan Slavin as Clark, Albert Tsai as Dave and Krista Marie Yu as Molly. Written by Jared Stern (“The Watch,” “The Internship”), Ken Jeong, and Mike O’Connell.
THE FAMILY
Thriller following the return of a politician’s young son who was presumed dead after disappearing over a decade earlier. As the mysterious young man is welcomed back into his family suspicions emerge — is he really who he says he is? Stars Joan Allen as Claire, Allison Pill as Willa, Margot Bingham as Sergeant Nina Meyer, Zach Gilford as Danny, Liam James as Adam, Floriana Lima as Bridey, Madeline Arthur as Young Willa, Rarmian Newton as Young Danny, Rupert Graves as John and Andrew McCarthy as Hank. Written by “Off The Map” creator Jenna Bans (“Desperate Housewives,” “Off The Map,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal.”
THE MUPPETS
Contemporary, documentary-style show that will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, break-ups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires; a more adult Muppet show, for kids of all ages. Bill Prady (“The Big Bang Theory”) and Bob Kushell (“Anger Management”) are co-writers.
OF KINGS AND PROPHETS
Epic Biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of a battle-weary king, a powerful and resentful prophet and a resourceful young shepherd on a collision course with destiny. Stars Ray Winstone as King Saul, Haaz Sleiman as Jonathan, Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Michal, Oliver Rix as David, Simone Kessell as Ahinoam, James Floyd as Ish-Boseth, Mohammad Bakri as Samuel and Tomer Kapon as Joab. Written by screenwriters Adam Cooper & Bill Collage (“New York Minute,” “Accepted”).
QUANTICO
Thriller about an FBI trainee suspected of masterminding the biggest attack on New York City since 9/11. Stars Priyanka Chopra as Alex, Dougray Scott as Liam, Jake McLaughlin as Ryan, Aunjanue Ellis as Miranda, Yasmine Al Massri as Nimah, Johanna Braddy as Shelby, Tate Ellington as Simon Asher and Graham Rogers as Caleb Haas. Written by Josh Safran (“Speaking in Tongues”).
THE REAL O’NEALS
Contemporary take on a seemingly perfect Catholic family, whose lives take an unexpected turn when surprising truths are revealed. Stars Martha Plimpton as Eileen, Jay R. Ferguson as Pat, Noah Galvin as Kenny, Mathew Shively as Jimmy, Bebe Wood as Shannon and Mary Hollis Inboden as Jodi. Written by David Windsor and Casey Johnson (“Don’t Trust The Bitch,” “Galavant,” “The Real O’Neals”).
UNTITLED (formerly BOOM) Billy and Cody Lefever dream of a new life beyond their working class roots and move to “The Bakken” in North Dakota, booming after the biggest oil discovery in American history. They’re soon pitted against a ruthless tycoon who forces them to bet big and put everything on the line, including their marriage. Stars Don Johnson as Hap, Chace Crawford as Billy, Rebecca Rittenhouse as Kelly, Delroy Lindo as Tip, Amber Valetta as Carla, Scott Michael Foster as Wick, India De Beaufort as Jules, Yani Gellman as AJ and Caitlin Carver as Lacey. Written by Josh Pate (“Falling Skies,” “Legends”) and Rodes Fishburne.
WICKED CITY Each season “Wicked City” will follow a different case set in a different noteworthy era of LA history, starting with a murder case from 1982 centered on the rock and roll, cocaine-infused revelry of the Sunset Strip. Alliances are formed between detectives, reporters, drug dealers and club-goers to solve a serial murder case. Stars Adam Rothenberg as Jack, Ed Westwick as Kent, Taissa Farmiga as Karen, Gabriel Luna as Paco, Karolina Wydra as Dianne, Holley Fain as Trish, Darrell Britt-Gibson as Diver, Anne Winters as Vicki and Erika Christensen as Betty. Written by Steven Baigelman (2002’s “Brother’s Keeper”).
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