Michael Esper News

NBC has officially cancelled its freshman Jekyll/Hyde drama DO NO HARM, Entertainment Weekly has learned.

On DO NO HARM's upcoming episode, entitled 'DON'T ANSWER THE PHONE,' Jason (Steven Pasquale), furious over Ian's (also Steven Pasquale) out of control spending, cuts off his cash flow… only to wake up at the wheel of a "borrowed" sports car with a trunk full of money and an angry drug dealer in his rearview mirror.

On the pilot episode of DO NO HARM, set to air next Thursday, Jan. 31, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Jason Cole (Steven Pasquale) has it all - including a dark secret. Every night at 8:25pm, Jason's body is overtaken by a dangerous alternate personality who goes by the name 'Ian Price' (also Steven Pasquale). For years, Jason has been able to restrain Ian with the help of an intense pharmaceutical cocktail - that is, until today. Now Ian is free and hell-bent on seeking revenge, which could jeopardize Jason's life, career, and budding romance with Dr. Lena Solis (Alana De La Garza). DO NO HARM kicks off its first season on Jan. 31 at 10 PM on NBC.

NBC has just released the promotional cast photos for its freshman drama series DO NO HARM - check them out below!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS' Jurnee Smollett has officially landed a three-episode arc on NBC's freshman drama DO NO HARM, BET has reported.

TVline reports exclusively that James Cromwell has joined the cast of the new NBC drama series DO NO HARM, premiering Thursday, January 31 at 10/9c. It had earlier been revealed that the actor would guest star on the show, but according to the report, he will now take on a 'pivotal role' in the thriller.

TVGuide.com reports that James Cromwell is set to appear in an unspecified number of episodes of the upcoming NBC midseason drama DO NO HARM. The actor will portray a 'renowned' surgeon on the show which stars Steven Pasquale.

NBC will premiere the new drama DO NOT HARM on Thursday, January 31 (10-11 p.m. ET) following the hour-long series finale of the Emmy Award-winning "30 Rock" (8-9 p.m. ET) earlier that same night.

NBC will premiere the new drama DO NO HARM on Thursday, January 31 (10-11 p.m. ET) following the hour-long series finale of the Emmy Award-winning '30 Rock' (8-9 p.m. ET) earlier that same night. In addition, 'Rock Center with Brian Williams' will move to Fridays beginning February 8 (10-11 p.m. ET) following 'Dateline NBC' (9-10 p.m. ET).

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to Tony Award-winning SPRING AWAKENING songwriter Duncan Sheik all about his staggering spate of upcoming stage projects - the musical stage adaptation of the controversial Bret Easton Ellis bestseller AMERICAN PSYCHO, as well as his Steven Sater collaborations on THE NIGHTENGALE, WHISPER HOUSE, MR. CHESS and ALICE included - in addition to all about his upcoming concert appearance on November 23 at the Gramercy Theatre. Additionally, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter also expounded upon his career thus far and we took a look back at some of his favorite scores and composers, as well as the individuals to have the most impact on him and how that has played out in both his theatre and recording career. Plus, Sheik shares exciting exclusive news on the development of the forthcoming film adaptation of SPRING AWAKENING, directed by McG, to potentially begin filming next summer if all goes as planned, as well as opens up with his feelings on GLEE's recent homage to his hit 90s single "Barely Breathing" and his original SPRING AWAKENING leads Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff, as well as news about his upcoming solo album and the many, many stage projects he currently has in development. All of that and much, much more!

According to Deadline.com, NBC has launched development on the TV comedy Assistance, from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez Productions and written by playwright Leslye Headland.

According to Deadline.com, Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will play a recurring role on the NBC drama 'Do No Harm.'

Charlie Hofheimer is set to join the cast of Nicky Silver's new comedy THE LYONS on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48 St.) starting tomorrow, June 12. Mr. Hofheimer assumes the role of Curtis Lyons, joining the cast of THE LYONS which stars 2012 Best Actress Tony nominee Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. Mr. Hofheimer takes over the role of Curtis from Michael Esper.

Charlie Hofheimer is set to join the cast of Nicky Silver's new comedy THE LYONS on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48 St.) starting tonight, June 12. Mr. Hofheimer assumes the role of Curtis Lyons, joining the cast of THE LYONS which stars 2012 Best Actress Tony nominee Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell.

According to Variety, THE LYONS and AMERICAN IDIOT star Michael Esper has just joined the cast of the film Runner Runner, alongside Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck.

Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford recently visited Linda Lavin, who is nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Rita Lyons in Nicky Silver's new Broadway comedy, THE LYONS. See the three together below!

Charlie Hofheimer is set to join the cast of Nicky Silver's new comedy THE LYONS on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48 St.) starting Tuesday, June 12. Mr. Hofheimer assumes the role of Curtis Lyons, joining the cast of THE LYONS which stars 2012 Best Actress Tony nominee Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell.

CTV has released its season schedule and show descriptions for Fall 2012 and on. See below for details. All times ET. New programs are BOLD. (S) = Simulcast.

NBC has released a clip from its new medical drama, DO NOT HARM which will star stage veterans Steven Pasquale, Phylicia Rashad and Michael Esper. View a sneak peek of the new series as well as an interview with Pasquale below!

NBC announced today an ambitious new primetime lineup for the 2012-13 primetime season that combines one of the top-quality returning lineups on television with a new fall edition of the red-hot musical competition 'The Voice' and a crop of six new scripted series in the fall and four at mid-season.