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Huisman Joins Schilling in NBC Crime Pilot
17 Mar
Summary
- Michiel Huisman cast as male lead opposite Taylor Schilling.
- Pilot is based on Barbara Butcher's memoir about death investigations.
- Huisman plays a seasoned NYPD homicide detective with a clear view of justice.
Michiel Huisman has been cast as the male lead opposite Taylor Schilling in NBC's upcoming crime drama pilot, 'What The Dead Know.' This procedural series is based on the memoir of former New York City death investigator Barbara Butcher.
'What The Dead Know' focuses on Ava Ledger, an exceptionally intelligent death investigator played by Schilling, who excels at analyzing crime scenes but struggles with living individuals. The narrative follows Ava as she collaborates with the NYPD to solve their most challenging cases.
Huisman will portray William Grant, a seasoned NYPD homicide detective who believes justice is a simple matter of black and white. This marks a significant career move for the Dutch actor, representing his first series regular role on American broadcast television. Huisman's previous work includes notable roles in 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Haunting Of Hill House.'
