Halle Berry has a lot more than a new baby boy to keep her busy in the coming months.
Not only did Berry and Olivier Martinez welcome their new son to the world, the award-winning actress recently landed the lead role in producer Steven Spielberg’s upcoming drama Extant . The series should debut on CBS at some point next year.
The drama tells the story of an astronaut (Berry) who returns home after spending a year in outer space. The show will chronicle the character’s attempts to reconnect with her family. Instead of ordering a pilot, CBS is taking the concept straight to series .
Not surprisingly, the network is extremely happy that they managed to land Halle Berry for the new series. CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler told The Hollywood Reporter that it was a “big coup” to get the actress for the new show.
Berry said in a recent statement:
“I’m always on the lookout for amazing roles, and when you see material that contains this strong of auspices, nuance and complexity, it compels me to run toward it no matter the medium. For five months a year I’ll get to live with and play this incredibly intelligent and vulnerable woman. And for the remainder of the year, I’ll continue to look for other roles that move me as deeply as this one. I’ve found amazing partners in CBS’s Nina Tassler and Les Moonves, and the incredible Steven Spielberg, along with his Amblin production team, whose vision and creativity in storytelling is unparalleled.”
According to the New York Daily News , CBS entered into a two-year first-look production deal with Halle Berry and her producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas. The actress’ role in Extant will be her first regular role on TV following a brief stint on Knots Landing in 1991.
“There’s only one Halle Berry and we are incredibly honored that she has chosen ‘Extant’ to expand her illustrious career. As she does with everything she touches, she will bring a deep authenticity to her role and I very much look forward to working with her,” Spielberg said.
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