Nomads (TV series)

Nomads
Format	Action Adventure Thriller Drama
Created by	Ken Sanzel
Directed by	Ken Sanzel
Starring	Scott Porter Luke Ford Michaela McManus Gabriella Wright Warren Kole
Country of origin	United States
Language(s)	English
Production
Executive producer(s)	David W. Zucker Ken Sanzel
Producer(s)	Ridley Scott Tony Scott
Location(s)	Thailand
Running time	42 minutes
Production company(s)	CBS Television Studios Warner Bros. Television Scott Free Productions
Broadcast
Original channel	The CW
Picture format	HDTV

Nomads is an American action–adventure television pilot that was developed by Ken Sanzel for The CW in 2010. The pilot starred Luke Ford and Scott Porter, and the producers included Ridley Scott and Tony Scott. It was not picked by the network.^[1]

Premise

In order to earn much-needed cash, a group of young adults backpacking around the world agree to assist the CIA in secret missions.

Main cast

• Scott Porter as John Virgil
• Luke Ford as Zack Morgan
• Michaela McManus as Donna Leester
• Gabriella Wright as Nadia Lee
• Warren Kole as Ryker Burke

Development and production

Nomads first appeared on The CW's development slate in mid-February 2010 when the network ordered a pilot presentation.^[2][3] Casting announcements were made in March. The first actor cast was Scott Porter, who landed a leading role playing John Virgil.^[4] Michaela McManus and Warren Kole joined the cast a few weeks later.^[5][6] Luke Ford and Gabriella Wright completed the main cast at the end of March.^[7][8] The pilot was filmed in Thailand.^[5][9][10] It was directed by Ken Sanzel, who also wrote the pilot script.^[2]

At The CW upfront presentations in mid-May 2010, the network announced which shows would be included in the 2010-11 television season.^[11][12] Nomads was not included in the fall lineup, nor was it listed as a midseason replacement.

References

1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 1, 2010). "Several Pilots Remain In Contention With Cast Options Extensions; Pickup Decision On CW's 'HMS' Expected Next Week". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2010/07/several-pilots-remain-in-contention-with-cast-options-extensions-pickup-decision-on-cws-hms-expected-next-week/. Retrieved July 12, 2010. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Development Update: Thursday, February 18". The Futon Critic. February 18, 2010. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/02/18/development-update-thursday-february-18/8532/. Retrieved July 27, 2010. 
3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 17, 2010). "'Nomads' finds home at the CW". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3id4ade3d3e7f8db80b5a1b1b27cfffa2f. 
4. ^ Ausiello, Michael (March 3, 2010). "Pilot Intel: Scott Porter headed to The CW". Entertainment Weekly. http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/03/03/scott-porter-cw-nomads/. Retrieved July 27, 2010. 
5. ^ ^{a b} "Development Update: Thursday, March 18". The Futon Critic. March 18, 2010. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/18/development-update-thursday-march-18/8577/. Retrieved July 27, 2010. 
6. ^ Ausiello, Michael (March 16, 2010). "'One Tree Hill; grad Michaela McManus joins The CW's 'Nomads'". Entertainment Weekly. http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/03/16/michaela-mcmanus-nomads-cw/. Retrieved July 27, 2010. 
7. ^ "Development Update: Friday, March 26, 2010". The Futon Critic. March 26, 2010. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/26/development-update-friday-march-26/8589/. Retrieved July 27, 2010. 
8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 28, 2010). "'FlashForward' actress joins NBC pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i82424a74b1dd91195e95e01a54721913. Retrieved July 27, 2010. ^{[dead link]}
9. ^ Chozick, Amy (April 29, 2010). "Throwing Shows Against the Wall". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704423504575212550739152346.html. Retrieved July 27, 2010. 
10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 23, 2010). "PRIMETIME PILOT PANIC: More Hot List (And What's Not List)". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2010/04/primetime-pilot-panic-more-hot-list/. Retrieved July 27, 2010. 
11. ^ Gorman, Bill (May 18, 2010). "Life Unexpected, One Tree Hill Renewed; Nikita, Hellcats Picked Up By CW". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/18/life-unexpected-one-tree-hill-renewed-nikita-hellcats-picked-up-by-cw/51741. Retrieved May 18, 2010. 
12. ^ "The CW Announces 2010-2011 Schedule". The Futon Critic. May 20, 2010. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/20/the-cw-announces-2010-2011-schedule/20100520cw01/. Retrieved May 20, 2010. 

External links

• Nomads at the Internet Movie Database