CBS Orders The Never Game Adaptation to Series

CBS has ordered to series The Never Game, based on the best-selling novel by Jeffery Deaver, with Justin Hartley attached to star and executive produce.

The Never Game centers on lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who travels the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve mysteries, while also dealing with his own fractured family.

Twentieth Television is producing the series, with Hartley, Ken Olin and Ben H. Winters executive producing. Olin directed the pilot from a script written by Winters. In addition to Hartley, the cast includes Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise, Fiona Rene and Mary McDonnell.

“I am overjoyed to give the first new show order for next season to this thrilling new series led by the incredibly talented Justin Hartley,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “The Never Game is an excellent addition to our already successful drama lineup, and since our viewers love shows with action, intrigue, mystery and complex characters, they will love x—it delivers on all fronts.”