Friday, September 11, 2015

Development News - Nancy Lenehan Joins TBS Comedy Pilot 'The Group'; Riley Smith Lands Role on FOX's 'Urban Cowboy'

Development News - September 11, 2015

FOX's Urban Cowboy and TBS' The Group.






TBS' THE GROUP
  • Nancy Lenehan (My Name is Earl, Veep) has been cast on the comedy pilot starring Wyatt Cenac. She will play Margaret Flood, a retiree who is taking full advantage of her newfound sexual freedom after moving into a retirement community in Beacon. She replaces Marylouise Burke, who was originally cast in the role.
FOX's URBAN COWBOY
  • Riley Smith (True Blood, Nashville) has landed a series regular role on the drama pilot starring Alfonso Herrera and Nathalie Kelley. He will play Wes, the handsome head of Gilley's security who is helping run drugs through the honky tonk while looking to become a rodeo star. He convinces Kyle (Herrera) to train him and makes a move on Gaby (Kelley).