TheWrap: CBS Greenlights Backdoor Pilot for ‘NCIS’ New Orleans Spinoff

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CBS Greenlights Backdoor Pilot for 'NCIS' New Orleans Spinoff Sep 23rd 2013, 23:39, by Jethro Nededog CBS is looking to expand its “NCIS” franchise once again. The broadcast network has greenlit a backdoor pilot that will air over two episodes during the series’ spring season, an individual close to production told TheWrap. Also read: CBS Buys Couples Therapy Comedy ‘Good Session’ With Put Pilot Commitment The two-parter introduces the NCIS New Orleans office, which handles cases from Pensacola through Mississippi and Louisiana to the Texas panhandle. “New Orleans, with its rich setting of music, fun and debauchery is a magnet for military personnel on leave,” the official logline reads. “And with fun, comes trouble. It is a natural backdrop for a unique character-driven spin-off.” Executive produced by “NCIS” EP Gary Glasberg and star/EP Mark Harmon, the series will begin shooting in February. Also read: ‘NCIS’ Star Cote de Pablo to Leave the Show “NCIS” itself was first introduced over two episodes of “JAG” in 2003.  If ordered to series, the New Orleans spinoff will be the series’ second. Its first, “NCIS: Los Angeles” debuted in 2009 and was renewed for a fifth season last May. The post CBS Greenlights Backdoor Pilot for ‘NCIS’ New Orleans Spinoff appeared first on TheWrap. Related stories from TheWrap: 'Mom' Review: A 12-Step Up for Chuck Lorre Inside the Emmys After-Parties With Winners & Grinners (Photos) 'Hostages' Review: Surgeon's Family Is Held Captive by Secrets Media files: NCIS-New-Orleans-Spinoff-CBS.jpg

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