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[11/25/09 - 11:51 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Eastmans, The" (CBS)

[04/10/09 - 06:05 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 10
Updates include: TNT cancels "Trust Me"; Showtime passes on all of its pilots; and a dozen directors land pilot duty.

[03/31/09 - 06:21 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 31
Updates include: Scott Porter joins "Masterwork" at FOX; VH1 extends "Celebrity Rehab"; and MTV renews its "Real World" franchise for another four cycles.

[03/26/09 - 06:08 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 26
Updates include: Donald Sutherland to play patriarch on CBS's "The Eastmans"; Paul Wesley lands the male lead on The CW's "The Vampire Diaries"; and Joy Suprano has "100 Questions" at NBC.

[03/24/09 - 06:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 24
Updates include: John C. McGinley steps "Back" into drama for CBS; a pair set for "Melrose Place" at The CW; and ABC's "V" casts a slew of recurring characters.

[03/20/09 - 06:13 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 20
Updates include: CBS wants "The Whole 19 Yards"; HBO to follow "The Neistat Brothers"; and Elizabeth Mitchell lands the lead on ABC's "V" revival.

[03/10/09 - 06:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 10
Updates include: Melissa Leo joins HBO's "Treme"; Rebecca Romijn tapped for a lead role on ABC's "Eastwick"; and Deanne Dunagan to play mom on "The Big D" for CBS.

[02/11/09 - 06:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 11
Updates include: Nicollette Sheridan to depart "Desperate Housewives"; ABC adds six comedy pilots; and FX orders two dramas.







EASTMANS, THE (CBS)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
2/11/09 - 11/25/09
STATUS:
previously in development (2009-2010 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
ordered to pilot
DESCRIPTION:
medical drama centered around a complicated family of doctors
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· David Wilson Barnes as James Eastman
· Donald Sutherland as Charles Eastman
· Gaby Hoffmann as Sally Eastman
· Jacqueline Bisset as Emma Eastman
· James D'Arcy as Peter Eastman
· Jesse Bradford as Seth Eastman
· Saffron Burrows as Anna Eastman
CREW INFORMATION:
· Jason Ensler as DIR (Pilot)
· Margaret Nagle as CRTR/EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Warner Bros. Television