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25-06-2025
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Scott Speedman To Headline ‘RJ Decker' ABC Pilot As He Eyes ‘Grey's Anatomy' Return
EXCLUSIVE: Scott Speedman has been tapped for the lead in RJ Decker, ABC's drama pilot from Elementary creator Rob Doherty based on the 1987 novel Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen. Speedman will play the title character in the 20th Television pilot, written by Doherty and directed by Paul McGuigan. The casting expands Speedman's existing relationship with ABC and 20th TV through his role as Nick Marsh on Grey's Anatomy. He has been recurring on the ABC/20th TV medical drama after a Season 18 series-regular stint. The RJ Decker casting is not expected to impact that, and I hear the plan is for him to be able to do both should the pilot go to series. More from Deadline ABC Boss On 'RJ Decker' Fitting In With 'The Rookie', 'Will Trent' & 'High Potential' And Ordering More Pilots ABC Orders 'RJ Decker' Drama Pilot From 'Elementary' Creator Based On Carl Hiaasen's Novel 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming RJ Decker centers on the eponymous RJ Decker (Speedman), a disgraced newspaper photographer and ex-con who starts over as a private investigator in the colorful-if-crime-filled world of Carl Hiaasen's South Florida. He tackles cases that range from slightly odd to outright bizarre with the help of his journalist ex, her police detective wife and a shadowy new benefactor — a woman from his past who could be his greatest ally … or his one-way ticket back to prison. RELATED: Speedman's RJ Decker is described as someone who has charm to spare and the owner of a short fuse and a restless soul. Doherty executive produces the pilot alongside Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman of Timberman-Beverly Productions as well as McGuigan and Hiaasen. 20th Television is the studio. I hear Speedman likely would segue to filming appearances on the upcoming 22nd season of Grey's Anatomy after wrapping RJ Decker. At the time of the Season 21 finale in May, Deadline asked Grey's Anatomy executive producer/showrunner Meg Marinis whether Speedman would be back next season. 'Obviously, deals haven't been made yet, but we love Scott, and his character Nick and Meredith are still together,' she said of one of the show's most popular couples, played by Speedman and Grey's star Ellen Pompeo. 'He was also at the star ceremony supporting Ellen, so it was really great to see. Oh, and the fans were so excited to see him there with her.' RJ Decker is the only pilot ordered by ABC in 2025 so far. Greenlighted in May for midseason 2026 consideration, it feels like a good fit for crime shows with a light tone — and a singular lead — on the network such as High Potential, The Rookie and Will Trent. Felicity alum Speedman most recently starred in the Peacock horror series Teacup. He previously was a lead in the TNT drama series Animal Kingdom and had a major recurring role on Season 3 of Netflix's You. In features, he is known for his work in the Underworld franchise. Speedman is repped by CAA, Untitled Entertainment and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far Everything We Know About The 'Reminders of Him' Movie So Far Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far
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25-06-2025
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Scott Speedman to Star in RJ Decker Pilot at ABC — What Does This Mean for Grey's Anatomy?
Scott Speedman is booked and busy: The Felicity and Animal Kingdom vet, who continues to recur on ABC's Grey's Anatomy as Meredith's main squeeze, has landed the title role in the network's RJ Decker pilot, TVLine has confirmed. Adapted from the Carl Hiaasen novel Double Whammy, the potential drama centers on RJ Decker, a disgraced newspaper photographer/ex-con who 'starts over as a private investigator in the colorful-if-crime-filled world of South Florida, tackling cases that range from slightly odd to outright bizarre, with the help of his journalist ex, her police detective wife and a shadowy new benefactor — a woman from his past who could be his greatest ally… or his one-way ticket back to prison,' according to the official logline. More from TVLine Is Will Trent Saying Goodbye to Two Original Cast Members? EPs Tease What to Expect in Season 4 High Potential Season 2 Mystery: Who Is David Giuntoli Really Playing? Casting News: Chicago Fire Adds On Call's Brandon Larracuente, Shane Gillis to Host ESPYS and More Per our sister site Deadline, which was first to report the news, Speedman's role as Grey's Anatomy's Nick Marsh is not expected to be impacted. Should RJ Decker receive a series order, Speedman would continue to recur on the long-running medical drama. RJ Decker hails from Elementary creator Rob Doherty. Paul McGuigan, who directed the first episodes of Scandal and Will Trent, is attached to helm the pilot. He'll executive-produce alongside Doherty, Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman and Hiaasen. Have thoughts on Speedman's casting? Drop 'em in a comment below. Honoring Outstanding Network TV View List 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!
