The CW Developing Supernatural Crime Show Criminal Magic
Debi Moore
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With its bloated roster of superhero shows, we’re not sure where The CW might slot a new series; but they are in the process of developing “Criminal Magic,” an hourlong drama from Graham Norris, Rob Thomas, Danielle Stokdyk, and Dan Etheridge, all of whom hail from the network’s “iZombie.”
Per Deadline, “Criminal Magic, described as The Departed meets “The Vampire Diaries,” is being written/executive produced by Norris. Set in present-day Los Angeles, it revolves around two warring street gangs who fight the cops and each other to corner the market on the most lucrative contraband of all: magic. A young woman hiding spectacular magical powers and an undercover cop must try to survive this glamorous world of speakeasies, crime, and danger.
Thomas (who is also working with The CW on a “The Lost Boys” series) executive produces via his Spondoolie Productions alongside frequent collaborators Stokdyk and Etheridge. Warner Bros. TV, where Thomas is under an overall deal, is the studio.
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