Among the series pickups NBC recently announced is a new David E. Kelley legal drama. Kelley’s known for a number of popular legal shows, including Ally McBeal, Boston Legal and The Practice.
According to the information NBC released, Harry’s Law will star Katy Bates as a lawyer in need of a fresh start. Also among the cast are Ben Chaplin and Aml Ameen.
NBC didn’t specify in their release of this information but since it's not included on NBC's fall schedule, it seems Harry’s Law won’t be premiering until 2011.
Below is NBC’s description for the series.
Emmy Award-winning creator David E. Kelley (The Practice, Boston Legal) brings his unique storytelling to Harry's Law, a series about fate and the people it brings together, starring Academy Award winner Kathy Bates (Misery, About Schmidt).Harriet (Bates), Matthew (Ben Chaplin, Me and Orson Welles) and Malcolm (Aml Ameen, Kidulthood) couldn't be any more different. Harriet is a curmudgeonly ex-patent lawyer who, having just been fired from her cushy job, is completely disillusioned with her success and looking for a fresh start. Her world unexpectedly collides with Malcolm's -- a young man trying to figure out life. When he finds out Harriet is a lawyer, he begs her to represent him in an upcoming criminal case. Matthew, a dreamer at heart and also recently fired from his job as a high school teacher, is introduced to Harriet through Malcolm, a previous student of his. When these three cross paths, they realize they're all looking for a fresh start. Now, the most unlikely of people are starting a law practice in the most unlikely of places -- a rundown shoe store. Harry's Law also stars Brittany Snow (Hairspray) as Harriet's assistant, Jenna Backstrom and Beatrice Rosen (Dark Knight) as Eve, a high school French teacher.Harry's Law is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with David E. Kelley Productions and Warner Bros. Television. David E. Kelley (Boston Legal, The Practice) and Bill D'Elia (Boston Legal, The Practice) serve as executive producers. D'Elia also serves as director.
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