The Equalizer (2020 TV series)

The Equalizer is an upcoming American crime drama television series produced by Universal Television and CBS Television Studios that is set to debut on CBS in the 2020–21 television season. The series is a reimagining of the 1980s drama of the same name, which originally aired on the network from 1985 to 1989, and is the second reboot in the franchise, following the 2014 film and its 2018 sequel.

The Equalizer
Genre
Created by
Based onThe Equalizer
by Richard Lindheim
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time50 minutes
Production company(s)
Distributor
Release
Original networkCBS
Picture format1080i (HDTV)

The series is co-created by executive producers Richard Lindheim, who was the co-creator of the original television series with Michael Sloan, and Dana “Queen Latifah” Owens, who also stars as the title character. John Davis, John Fox, Debra Martin Chase, Andrew Marlowe and Terri Miller also serve as executive producers.

Premise

The series chronicles the life of Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman and single mother to teenage daughter Delilah, with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn, acting as a guardian angel and a defender for those who cannot defend themselves while pursuing her own redemption.

Cast
  • Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, aka "The Equalizer," a divorced single mother who acts as a vigilante for justice while pursuing her own vendettas
  • Chris Noth as William Bishop, a quirky ex-CIA director
  • Tory Kittles as Marcus Dante, an intelligent and shrewd NYPD detective
  • Lorraine Toussaint as Frieda "Aunt Fry" Lascombe, Robyn's very wise and always truthful aunt, who lives with Robyn and Delilah
  • Liza Lapira as Melody Chu, a former Air Force sniper turned bar owner and a colleague of Robyn.

Production

Development

On November 2019, CBS announced that a reboot is in development with Queen Latifah in the lead role as Robyn McCall. Andrew Marlowe and Terri Miller will serve as showrunners with Latifah herself as an executive producer.[1] On January 27, 2020, CBS issued a pilot order for the new version.[2] Production companies involved with the pilot include Flavor Unit, Davis Entertainment, Martin Chase Productions and CBS Television Studios and Universal Television. On May 8, 2020, it was announced that the production had been given a series order.[3]

Casting

In February 2020, it was announced that Liza Lapira and Lorraine Toussaint had been cast in the pilot's lead roles.[4][5] On March 3, 2020, it was announced that Tory Kittles joined the cast in a starring role.[6] On May 8, 2020, it was announced that Chris Noth is joined the starring role along with Latifah.[7]

Filming

The pilot was filmed in New York City, New York in March 2020, however one week later the production was delayed as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[8]

Trailers

On May 19, 2020, a 30 second teaser featuring Queen Latifah explaining her involvement in the series was released by CBS.[9]

References
  1. Sneider, Jeff (November 4, 2019). "'The Equalizer' TV Series Starring Queen Latifah in the Works at CBS". Collider.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2020). "'The Equalizer Reboot Starring Queen Latifah Gets CBS Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2020). "Dramas 'The Equalizer' With Queen Latifah & 'Clarice', Chuck Lorre Comedy 'B Positive' Picked Up To Series By CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  4. Petski, Denise (February 25, 2020). "Liza Lapira Joins Queen Latifah In 'The Equalizer' Reboot Pilot On CBS". Deadline. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (February 28, 2020). "Lorraine Toussaint Joins Queen Latifah In 'The Equalizer' Reboot Pilot On CBS". Deadline. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (March 3, 2020). "Tory Kittles Joins Queen Latifah In 'The Equalizer' Reboot Pilot On CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  7. Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2020). "Chris Noth Joins Queen Latifah In 'The Equalizer' CBS Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  8. Thorne, Will; Aurthur, Kate (March 12, 2020). "All the Shows and Movies Shut Down or Delayed Because of Coronavirus". Variety. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  9. “CBS New Series: ‘B Positive’ Trailer, ‘The Equalizer’ & ‘Clarice’ Teases” from Deadline Hollywood (May 19, 2020)
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