TCA: Fox Orders Lee Daniels Pilot ‘Star’

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Beverly Hills, Calif. — Fox has ordered drama pilot Star from Lee Daniels, the network announced Thursday during its TCA summer press tour session.

Star centers on an Atlanta-based music group. But Dana Walden, chairman and CEO of Fox Television Group, clarified that the series exists outside of Fox hit Empire.

The network has also ordered a limited series reboot of Prison Break.

“I would describe it as a bit of a sequel,” said Dana Walden, chairman and CEO, Fox Television Group, adding that it will pick up where that series left off.

The 10-episode revamp will feature original series stars Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller.

Jessika Walsten

Jessika is an analyst for TVREV and Fabric Media. She previously served in various roles at Broadcasting + Cable, Multichannel News and NextTV, working with the brands since 2013. A graduate of USC Annenberg, Jessika has edited and reported on a variety of subjects in the media and entertainment space, including profiles on industry leaders and breaking news.