Skylar astin to star opposite geena davis in cbs’ mother-son legal drama pilot

Skylar Astin, coming off his starring role on _Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,_ has been tapped as the male lead opposite Geena Davis in CBS‘ mother-and-son legal drama pilot from

writer/executive producer Scott Prendergast and executive producer Phil McGraw. The untitled drama follows Todd (Astin), ia a talented but directionless P.I. who is the black sheep of his

family. Despite their opposing personalities, he agrees to work as the in-house investigator for his overbearing mother, Joan (Davis), a successful attorney reeling from the recent

dissolution of her marriage. 2022 CBS Pilots & Series Orders Todd’s life is currently in shambles. He is the “problem child” of his family and a disappointment to his super-achieving

mom. A former private detective, he lost his license after some messy misunderstandings. Quick on his feet – and a little too quick to resort to lying in order to get what he needs – Todd

may be unorthodox, but he is impressively good at what he does. He’s also a master of tech, scrappy surveillance and social media. Prendergast exec produces alongside Phil McGraw, Jay McGraw

and Julia Eisenman via the Stage 29 Productions banner. CBS Studios is the studio. Astin, who recently joined ABC’s _Grey’s Anatomy_ for a recurring role, starred opposite Jane Levy in_

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,_ which aired on NBC for two seasons, and reprised his role in the followup movie_ Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas_ on Roku. Probably best known for his role as

Jesse in the _Pitch Perfect_ franchise, Astin also starred opposite Rachel Bloom in the final season of the CW’s_ Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. _He is repped by Gersh, Principal Entertainment LA and

Felker Toczek Suddleson.