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CBS Opens Writers' Room for Jared Padalecki Texas-Set Medical Drama

The off-cycle step uses WGA development-room rules to move the Anna Fricke project closer to potential pickup.

Overview

  • The writers' room launch advances the untitled drama within CBS’s year-round development track, though no series order has been announced.
  • Per the 2023 WGA contract, the room will have at least three writers including a showrunner for a minimum of 10 weeks.
  • The series follows a headstrong doctor who runs a mobile clinic in rural Texas with a young protégé serving an underserved community.
  • Anna Fricke writes and executive produces via Pursued by a Bear alongside Laura Terry and star Jared Padalecki, with CBS Studios producing under Fricke’s overall deal and Padalecki’s first-look pact.
  • Deadline reports Genevieve Padalecki is a producer and that former Padalecki manager Dan Spilo is no longer involved.