THE CW has added an internationally produced thriller starring Patrick Dempsey to its fall schedule. The network has snagged “Devils,” a drama produced in Italy featuring the former “Grey’s Anatomy” star, who shares top billing with Alessandro Borghi. The network is holding all of its scripted originals — save for the final episodes of “Supernatural” — for early 2021 as the industry has yet to resume full production on series following the March shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pickup represents a reunion of sorts for Dempsey and CW head Mark Pedowitz, who was president of ABC Studios for the first several seasons of “Grey’s Anatomy.” “Devils” centers on Massimo Ruggero (Borghi), the charismatic and ruthless head of trading at an investment bank, and his mentor, CEO Dominic Morgan (Dempsey). After Dominic appoints another colleague over Massimo following a bitter promotion battle, Massimo finds himself named prime suspect in a murder investigation. Fighting to clear his name, Massimo becomes involved in an intercontinental financial war and is forced to choose between supporting Dominic and going up against him.(SD-Agencies) |