Peter Krause's New NBC Drama: Protection

Peter Krause has been cast in the upcoming NBC pilot titled Protection. The actor, known for his roles in Six Feet Under and 9-1-1, will play Mike Thornhill. Thornhill is a former Secret Service agent and the Assistant Director of Intelligence, described as a career government worker with working-class roots.

The pilot's plot involves a deadly conspiracy that unfolds after a U.S. Marshal dies in the line of duty. A family of law enforcement agents finds themselves targeted by an assassin. They must overcome personal and professional divides to protect each other and bring the killer to justice.

This role signifies Krause's return to NBC, where he previously starred in Parenthood. His extensive television career also includes the ABC dramedy Sports Night and HBO's Six Feet Under, for which he received Emmy nominations. Krause's most recent role was Captain Bobby Nash in 9-1-1, a character who heroically sacrificed himself in the previous season.