ABC Orders Poppy Montgomery-Led Crime Drama

ABC has gone straight to series with a new crime drama starring Poppy Montgomery, Reef Break, produced by ABC Studios and ABC Studios International in partnership with France’s M6.

Montgomery will also executive produce the series, which is based on her idea, along with Ken Sanzel, who will write the series as well as serve as showrunner. In the crime drama, Montgomery stars as Cat Chambers, a thief turned fixer for the governor of a Pacific Island paradise. Impulsive, reckless and irresistible, Cat’s less-than-perfect past gives her an instinctive gift for understanding crime and criminals.

Montgomery previously starred in two long-running CBS drama series, Without a Trace, which ran for seven seasons, and Unforgettable, which ran for five.

Channing Dungey, president of ABC Entertainment, said: “We’re thrilled to add this new series fronted by Poppy Montgomery to our summer 2019 slate. It’s an exhilarating and suspenseful ride set against some of the most beautiful locations.”

Keli Lee, managing director of international content, platforms and talent at ABC Studios International, added: “ABC Studios International is very excited to be in business with Poppy Montgomery and Ken Sanzel, the dream team behind this fantastic new series. We anticipate a series that will engage audiences around the world and are thrilled to work with our partners, M6 and ABC Network on this truly global initiative.”