Andy Garcia is set to star opposite Katey Sagal in ABC’s Erin Brockovich-inspired drama pilot “Rebel,” TheWrap has learned.
Written by “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Station 19” showrunner Krista Vernoff, “Rebel” is based on the “life of Erin Brockovich today,” according to its official logline.
The potential series stars Sagal as Annie “Rebel” Bello, “a blue collar legal advocate without a law degree. A funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman who cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves. When Rebel applies herself to a fight she believes in, she will win at almost any cost.”
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Garcia will star alongside Sagal as Julian Cruz, “the lawyer for whom Annie ‘Rebel’ Bello consults, although sometimes it seems like it’s the other way around,” per the character description. “Cruz is a powerful attorney; sexy, smart and down-to-earth...
Written by “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Station 19” showrunner Krista Vernoff, “Rebel” is based on the “life of Erin Brockovich today,” according to its official logline.
The potential series stars Sagal as Annie “Rebel” Bello, “a blue collar legal advocate without a law degree. A funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman who cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves. When Rebel applies herself to a fight she believes in, she will win at almost any cost.”
Also Read: TV Pilot Season 2020: TheWrap's Complete Guide
Garcia will star alongside Sagal as Julian Cruz, “the lawyer for whom Annie ‘Rebel’ Bello consults, although sometimes it seems like it’s the other way around,” per the character description. “Cruz is a powerful attorney; sexy, smart and down-to-earth...
- 3/10/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
In what would mark his first full-time TV gig, Andy Garcia is set to star opposite Katey Sagal in ABC’s Erin Brockovich-inspired drama pilot Rebel, TVLine has learned.
Created by Krista Vernoff (Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19), Rebel follows Sagal’s Annie “Rebel” Bello, a blue collar legal advocate without a law degree who is “a funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman who cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves. When Rebel applies herself to a fight she believes in, she will win at almost any cost,” per ABC.
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Created by Krista Vernoff (Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19), Rebel follows Sagal’s Annie “Rebel” Bello, a blue collar legal advocate without a law degree who is “a funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman who cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves. When Rebel applies herself to a fight she believes in, she will win at almost any cost,” per ABC.
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- 3/10/2020
- TVLine.com
Andy Garcia has signed on for a main role in the ABC drama pilot “Rebel,” Variety has learned.
He joins previously announced series lead Katey Sagal and cast members John Corbett, James Lesure, Ariela Barer, and Tamala Jones. Inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich, the show centers around Annie “Rebel” Bello (Sagal), a blue collar legal advocate without a law degree.
Garcia will star as Julian Cruz, the lawyer for whom Rebel consults, although sometimes it seems like it’s the other way around. Cruz is described as a powerful attorney; sexy, smart and down-to-earth and strong in all the best ways. He was widowed two years ago and is still reeling from the loss. Frequently irritated by his most famous employee, Cruz is weary of being guilt-tripped by Rebel into taking on another demanding case.
Should the pilot go to series, it would mark the first regular broadcast...
He joins previously announced series lead Katey Sagal and cast members John Corbett, James Lesure, Ariela Barer, and Tamala Jones. Inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich, the show centers around Annie “Rebel” Bello (Sagal), a blue collar legal advocate without a law degree.
Garcia will star as Julian Cruz, the lawyer for whom Rebel consults, although sometimes it seems like it’s the other way around. Cruz is described as a powerful attorney; sexy, smart and down-to-earth and strong in all the best ways. He was widowed two years ago and is still reeling from the loss. Frequently irritated by his most famous employee, Cruz is weary of being guilt-tripped by Rebel into taking on another demanding case.
Should the pilot go to series, it would mark the first regular broadcast...
- 3/10/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Andy Garcia has finalized a deal to play the male lead opposite Katey Sagal in Rebel, ABC’s drama pilot inspired by the life of activist Erin Brockovich. Executive produced by Brockovich, Rebel hails from Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19 executive producer/showrunner Krista Vernoff, Davis Entertainment, Sony Pictures TV and ABC Studios.
Written by Vernoff and directed by Tara Nicole Weyr, Rebel centers on Annie “Rebel” Bello (Sagal), a blue-collar legal advocate without a law degree. A funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman, she cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves.
Garcia will play Julian Cruz, the lawyer for whom Rebel consults, though sometimes it seems like it’s the other way around. Cruz is a powerful attorney — sexy, smart, down-to-earth and strong in all the best ways. He was widowed two years ago and still is reeling from the loss. Frequently irritated by his most famous employee,...
Written by Vernoff and directed by Tara Nicole Weyr, Rebel centers on Annie “Rebel” Bello (Sagal), a blue-collar legal advocate without a law degree. A funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman, she cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves.
Garcia will play Julian Cruz, the lawyer for whom Rebel consults, though sometimes it seems like it’s the other way around. Cruz is a powerful attorney — sexy, smart, down-to-earth and strong in all the best ways. He was widowed two years ago and still is reeling from the loss. Frequently irritated by his most famous employee,...
- 3/10/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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