ABC In Talks With Fillion And Milano For New Pilots

With the big network upfronts headed this way, we should expect to hear some pilot news over the next couple of weeks. This includes casting rumors. The latest news is that Nathan Fillion and Alyssa Milano are both in negotiations for new ABC pilots.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Milano is up for the starring role in a new Kristin Newman comedy. Newman’s resume includes writing and producing for That 70’s Show and How I Met Your Mother. Her new series, which is currently untitled, will center on a thirtysomething woman who wants to get away from her dysfunctional family.

Meanwhile, Nathan Fillion, who is currently playing a recurring role on ABC’s Desperate Housewives is up for the lead in a new dramedy called Castle. It’s a “comedic procedural” about a mystery novelist who helps the NYPD solve crimes. While Fillion has plenty of fans, he doesn’t exactly have the best track record with pilots. Fillion starred in the one-season Joss Whedon series, Firefly as well as last year’s cancelled Fox show, Drive. Let’s just hope he has better luck with Castle.