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ABC Developing Police Procedural From ‘Government Cheese’ Co-Creator Aeysha Carr and Ramón Rodríguez
Aeysha Carr and Ramón Rodríguez are developing a police procedural for ABC, set in Oakland, California. The drama centres on an ultra-wealthy woman who funds a forensic science facility to help police solve murders, bringing a new crime-solving premise to the network.
Carr will write and executive produce the project, which is being made by 20th Television. Rodríguez will executive produce through his Altura Productions, alongside Oly Obst; Altura’s Stephanie Dietz is co-executive producer. The project is untitled and remains in development. Carr co-created Apple TV’s *Government Cheese*, while Rodríguez has a first-look deal with 20th Television.
In short
- A new Oakland-set police drama is in development at ABC.
- A wealthy four-time widow funds a forensic science facility.
- Aeysha Carr will write and executive produce the project.