The CW has announced another pilot pick-up in keeping with its genre-centric lineup. According to Deadline the network has given the green light to supernatural drama “Dead People,” from “Californication” creator Tom Kapinos and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot.
Written/executive produced by Kapinos, “Dead People” centers on a down-on-his-luck, semi-alcoholic but roguishly charming cab driver. After a near-death experience, he suddenly has the ability to interact with ghosts, including his late ex-wife, whom he has never gotten over. Warner Bros. TV is producing with studio-based Bad Robot and Kapinos’ Aggressive Mediocrity. Bad Robot’s Abrams and Bryan Burk also exec produce.
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