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Damon Wayans Jr. Stars in New NBC Pilot 'Puzzled'
17 Feb
Summary
- Damon Wayans Jr. cast as Mike Brink in NBC's 'Puzzled' pilot.
- Character has acquired savant syndrome, enabling puzzle-solving.
- NBC revives pilot season with multiple new drama and comedy projects.
NBC is reviving its pilot season, with Damon Wayans Jr. cast as the lead in a new drama pilot titled 'Puzzled.' Based on Danielle Trussoni's 'Puzzle Master' novels, the series will feature Wayans as Mike Brink, a character who develops acquired savant syndrome after a traumatic brain injury. This condition grants him extraordinary skills in solving puzzles, advanced mathematics, and pattern recognition.
Mike Brink, a former college athlete, now utilizes his exceptional cognitive abilities to assist law enforcement in cracking challenging cases. Joey Falco is writing and executive producing the pilot, with Trussoni also serving as a producer. Universal Television is the studio behind the project.
The network has ordered eight pilots for the upcoming season, a significant increase from previous years. This initiative also includes a Rockford Files reboot starring David Boreanaz, an untitled comedy with Jane Lynch and Katey Sagal, and Newlyweds led by Tea Leoni.
