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Matt Passmore lands lead in ‘Sugarloaf’ pilot
The Aussie has landed the lead in another US television pilot from 20th Century Fox Television Studios.
Matt Passmore as Warwick Mobbs in 'Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities'.
Matt Passmore has landed the lead role in A&E’s recently greenlit pilot ‘Sugarloaf’.
The hourlong drama, from 20th Century Fox Television, follows ex-Chicago cop Jim Longworth (Passmore) — an observant detective with a sly sense of humor — who gets kicked off the force after being shot by his ex-captain, who wrongfully accuses him of having an affair with his wife. After receiving a payout, Longworth moves to a small Florida town and joins the state police.
The pilot was written by Clifton Campbell (‘White Collar’) and is set to be directed by Peter O’Fallon. Campbell will exec produce ‘Sugarloaf’ with Gary Randall.
Passmore was previously tied to the 20th Century Fox-produced pilot ‘Masterwork’, from ‘Prison Break’ creator Paul Scheuring, however the project wasn’t picked up for series this season.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
