Deadline is reporting that David Boreanaz (Angel, Bones) has signed on for the lead role in CBS’ upcoming Navy SEALs drama pilot, after the previously cast Jim Caviezel (Person of Interest) parted ways due to creative differences with the network.
The potential series “follows the lives of the elite Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask” and Boreanaz is set to play the lead character Jason, “the respected, committed leader of his assault team who’s been through over a dozen deployments, with scars inside and out.”
The as-yet-untitled pilot is being directed by Chris Chulack from a script by Ben Cavell, and also stars Max Theriot, Neil Brown Jr., A.J. Buckley, Toni Trucks and Jessica Pare.
Originally published March 27, 2017. Updated April 15, 2018.
