May 3, 2010


NBC has picked its first new drama series for next season: J.J. Abrams' "Undercovers."

Abrams co-wrote, produced and directed the "Undercovers" pilot, which stars British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Boris Kodjoe as a married couple who are reactivated as CIA agents after years of retirement. "Undercovers" is the first pilot Abrams has directed since 2004's "Lost."

Given Abrams' pedigree, few doubted the show would receive a series order, though sources say the network was thrilled with the pilot.

Josh Reims ("Brothers and Sisters") serves as a co-writer and executive producer, and Bryan Burk ("Fringe," "Lost, "Alias") is an executive producer.

"Having J.J. on our creative team is a great reason for celebration," said NBC primetime president Angela Bromstad. "In 'Undercovers,' J.J. and Josh have found a breakout couple that is rich in character and brimming with romance and action. We feel he's found the perfect cast."


http://www.reuters.com/ar...ZM20100503

Does he have the acting chops 4 this role?

Did they retire when they were like 15?

I don't know Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Boris Kodjoe has only ever impressed me as physically beautiful, and J.J. Abrams is hit-or-miss to me. But for some reason, I'm really excited about this. It's so cool to see a prime-time drama series with a goodlooking, functional, highly skilled black leading couple.

I'll definitely watch this.

Oh yes!!! Boris Kodjoe!!! Yummy!!!

Graycap23 said:

he's foine! who cares if he can act?

First promo pic & official websitethat contains some mysterious clues to the show.

BklynBabe said:

Hell yeah he foine! Wait.... he acts???

DesireeNevermind said:

Lol.....I care if he can act.

Identity said:

Hmm...

JustErin said:

First thing that crossed my mind too.

Graycap23 said:

Nope. But he's great eye candy!!!

Graycap23 said:

he seemed all right in Soul Food and The Gospel....
he's hella foine...even finer than Shemar Moore!

BklynBabe said:

He is the same "character" in every thing he does. ZERO acting chops.

Graycap23 said:

I won't go so far as to say zero, but, nah, unless something extraordinary happens, I don't expect him to take an Oscar or Emmy anytime soon either.

This project could be interesting, though. It could be his chance to really show some range (and I'm hoping Abrams explores everything while capitalizing on the utter void of a character like this in prime time since.... ), or just another opportunity to see shirtless Boris, French-speaking Boris, shirtless French-speaking Boris...
[Edited 5/5/10 17:57pm]

DesireeNevermind said:

He IS fine...jesus take the wheel!

sounds like serious acting to me

Lammastide said:

French? I thought it was German he speaks?!

KidaDynamite said:

I mean, unless he speaks German AND French but I know German is his first language.

KidaDynamite said:

Or German Dutch and French like my dad.

Lammastide said:

The guy act only in terms of getting the lines right.

Graycap23 said:

KidaDynamite said:

I've seen him speak French. Never seen him do German, but, yep, that's his first language. So he's at least trilingual.

try cunninglingual

BklynBabe said:

That was SO bad.

BklynBabe said:

omg

BklynBabe said:

x100

BklynBabe said:

He is not cute to me. Rather, he is not as cute as people make him out to be. He aiight. So so. Average looking. I would NOT smash. Plus word is he's a two minute brotha.

DesireeNevermind said:

Saw him on Broadway when he replaced Terrence Howard in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Although he looked great taking a shower, that muhhfucka lost all appeal after he started butchering a Southern accent and Tennessee Williams. He don't nevah need to speak again. But he's nice in person even if he comes across as kinda dim.

SCNDLS said:

faking a southern accent should be punishable by law...actors included...

you either have one or you dont...