{"id":149230,"date":"2021-01-15T12:04:06","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T17:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?p=149230"},"modified":"2021-01-15T12:26:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T17:26:04","slug":"nbc-orders-three-new-scripted-series-with-a-black-cast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/nbc-orders-three-new-scripted-series-with-a-black-cast\/","title":{"rendered":"NBC Orders Three New Scripted Series With A Black Cast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NBC is revving up its scripted programming output with three series orders from Universal Television \u2013 comedies \u201cGrand Crew\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cAmerican Auto,\u201d<\/strong> and drama \u201cLa Brea\u201d<\/strong> for the 2021-2022 season. NBC Orders Three New Scripted Series With A Black Cast<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series pickups come on the heels of Susan Rovner taking on the role of Chairman, Entertainment Content across NBCUniversal\u2019s television portfolio, which includes NBC, the company\u2019s six cable networks and Peacock. Lisa Katz, who was recently named President, Scripted Content as part of Rovner\u2019s team, made the announcement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur driving force has always been to seek out talented storytellers who have a strong point of view,\u201d Katz said. \u201cWhile these shows are very different thematically , what they have in common is a unique voice, excellent world building, and compelling storytelling. We can\u2019t wait to share them with TV fans everywhere.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AMERICAN AUTO<\/u><\/strong> – Set at the headquarters of a major American automotive company in Detroit where a floundering group of executives try to rediscover the company identity amidst a rapidly changing industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cast: Ana Gasteyer, Jon Barinholtz, Harriet Dyer, Humphrey Ker, Michael B. Washington<\/a>, Tye White<\/a> and X Mayo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n