The Firm Heads to Global

TORONTO: The Firm, based on John Grisham’s bestselling novel and slated for a midseason debut on NBC, is the first addition to Global’s fall 2011/2012 schedule.

The show has been commissioned by Global, NBCUniversal and Entertainment One for 22 one-hour episodes. "This series is an exciting extension of the popular Grisham brand and a key addition to Global’s new fall midseason primetime lineup," said Barbara Williams, senior VP of content at Shaw Media. "The Firm is an excellent opportunity to steadily build upon our growing number of high-profile network partnerships, joining the likes of Titanic, Combat Hospital and the number one new Canadian drama, Rookie Blue."

The Firm continues the story of attorney Mitchell Y. McDeere and his family, ten years after the events of the popular film and novel. It is produced by Entertainment One in association with Sony Pictures Television and Paramount Pictures, and will be shot on location in Toronto.