Good Sam is an upcoming American medical drama television series created by Katie Wech for CBS. The series is set to premiere as a midseason entry in the 2021–22 television season.
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Genre | Medical drama |
Created by | Katie Wech |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Network | CBS |
Premise
Talented yet stifled heart surgeon Sam Griffith (Sophia Bush) embraces her leadership role after her renowned and pompous boss (Jason Isaacs) falls into a coma. When he awakens and wants to resume surgery, it's up to her to supervise this overbearing blowhard who never acknowledged her talents – which also happens to be her father.
Cast
- Sophia Bush as Dr. Samantha "Sam" Griffith
- Jason Isaacs as Dr. Paul "Griff" Griffith
- Skye P. Marshall as Lex Trulie
- Michael Stahl-David as Caleb
- Edwin Hodge as Malcolm A. Kingsley
Production
On September 19, 2019, CBS put Good Sam, a family medical drama from writer Katie Wech, who will produce the series with Jennie Snyder Urman through her Sutton St. Productions and CBS Television Studios into development.[1] In February 2020, the series was given a pilot order.[2] In February 2020, Sophia Bush was cast as Sam Griffith.[3] In March 2020, Jason Isaacs joined the cast as Sam's boss, Dr. Paul "Griff" Griffith.[4] On May 14, 2021, the show was given a series order.[5]
References
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 19, 2019). "CBS Buys Family Medical Drama 'Good Sam' From Katie Wech & Jennie Snyder Urman". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 7, 2020). "CBS Orders Drama Pilots 'Good Sam' From Katie Wech & 'Out The Door' From Evan Katz". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 20, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 28, 2020). "Sophia Bush To Star In CBS Drama Pilot 'Good Sam'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 8, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2020). "Jason Isaacs To Star In CBS Drama Pilot 'Good Sam'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ White, Peter (May 14, 2021). "Sophia Bush's 'Good Sam' & Pete Holmes' 'Smallwood' Picked Up To Series At CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2021.