Pilot in the Works from SCI FI & Overbrook

NEW YORK: SCI FI is joining forces with James Lassiter, Will Smith and Ken Stovitz through their venture, Overbrook Entertainment, for a two-hour back door pilot, tentatively titled Unfinished Business.

The story of an ex cop, who, after a brain injury, finds himself communicating with the recently deceased, the pilot will be produced by Universal Cable Productions. Mikael Salomon (Band of Brothers, The Andromeda Strain) has signed on to direct the pilot, written by Sally Robinson (Iron Jawed Angels). Both Robinson and Salomon will serve as executive producers, while Heather Courtney, the head of Overbrook Entertainment television, will oversee production.

"SCI FI is excited to begin development on Unfinished Business with Overbrook Entertainment and Will Smith," said Mark Stern, the executive VP of original programming for SCI FI and co-head of original content for Universal Cable Productions. "It is a compelling and thrilling drama that is perfect for our audience."