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Mike Colter to Star in Cupertino Legal Drama From Evil's Robert and Michelle King
Mike Colter has reunited with some of his Evil colleagues. Colter will star in Cupertino, a legal drama based in Silicon Valley in development at CBS, TVLine has confirmed. Cupertino hails from Evil's Robert and Michelle King. More from TVLine Casting News: 9-1-1: Nashville Books Kane Brown, Patrick Dempsey's Fox Drama Adds 2 and More Casting News: Logan Marshall-Green Joins Yellowstone Spinoff, The Boys Prequel Cast Expands and More Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Trailer: 'The Dead Do Speak' in Season 1 Sneak Peek (Exclusive) In May, CBS ordered 12 episode scripts for the potential series; it later commissioned a writers' room that is slated to open this fall. Titled after the city that houses Apple's headquarters, Cupertino is described as a 'David vs. Goliath legal show' set in the San Francisco Bay Area's high-tech hub, and it is pending a series pickup at CBS. Dream Roles for Stars of Cancelled Shows View List Colter will play a lawyer fired by a Silicon Valley start-up intending to cheat him out of his stock options. 'Refusing to back down,' the official character description reads, 'he joins forces with another recently fired attorney to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite, and help them fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley.' Fans of the Kings will remember that they also created legal dramas The Good Wife and The Good Fight; Colter appeared on both as Chicago drug lord Lemond Bishop. The Kings are writing Cupertino's pilot script and will executive-produce. Liz Glotzer is also on board as an additional EP. The series is currently slated to make its debut on CBS during the 2026-27 TV season, along with the delayed Einstein. In addition to playing Evil's beleaguered priest David for four seasons, Colter's TV work includes Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, The Defenders, The Following, American Horror Story and Ringer. Has piqued your interest? Let us know in the comments! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move! Solve the daily Crossword
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3 days ago
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Mike Colter to Star in Cupertino Legal Drama From Evil's Robert and Michelle King
Mike Colter has reunited with some of his Evil colleagues. Colter will star in Cupertino, a legal drama based in Silicon Valley that hails from Evil's Robert and Michelle King, TVLine has confirmed. More from TVLine Casting News: Logan Marshall-Green Joins Yellowstone Spinoff, The Boys Prequel Cast Expands and More Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Trailer: 'The Dead Do Speak' in Season 1 Sneak Peek (Exclusive) Casting News: Molly Shannon Reunites With Will Ferrell, Trying Adds 5 and More In May, CBS ordered 12 episode scripts for the potential series; it later commissioned a writers' room that is slated to open this fall. Titled after the city that houses Apple's headquarters, Cupertino is described as a 'David vs. Goliath legal show' set in the San Francisco Bay Area's high-tech hub. Dream Roles for Stars of Cancelled Shows View List Colter will play a lawyer fired by a Silicon Valley start-up intending to cheat him out of his stock options. 'Refusing to back down,' the official character description reads, 'he joins forces with another recently fired attorney to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite, and help them fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley.' Fans of the Kings will remember that they also created legal dramas The Good Wife and The Good Fight; Colter appeared on both as Chicago drug lord Lemond Bishop. The Kings are writing Cupertino's pilot script and will executive-produce. Liz Glotzer is also on board as an additional EP. The series is currently slated to make its debut on CBS during the 2026-27 TV season, along with the delayed Einstein. In addition to playing Evil's beleaguered priest David for four seasons, Colter's TV work includes Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, The Defenders, The Following, American Horror Story and Ringer. Has piqued your interest? Let us know in the comments! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
