Sarah Wayne Callies Cast on COUNCIL OF DADS at NBC

Variety has learned that Sarah Wayne Callies will lead NBC pilot "Council of Dads."

Michele Weaver, Blue Chapman, and J. August Richards have also been cast in in series regular roles.

Based on Bruce Feiler's memoir, the show follows Scott Perry and his family, whose lives are thrown into upheaval when he gets a potentially terminal diagnosis. Facing his mortality, he and his wife, Robin, assemble a unique group of carefully chosen friends to support his family and guide them through the ups and downs of life's many challenges.

Callies will play Robin Perry, an OB/GYN and the mother/stepmother to four children who is also pregnant. Weaver will play Luly, described as a talented writer who is focused on her future and waiting to hear if she'll get an important internship at a prominent publication in New York City. Chapman will play JJ Perry, a sweet child who is adored by his family and has a wonderful relationship with his parents. Richards has been cast as Dr. Oliver Post, an esteemed oncologist and surgeon.

Tony Phelan and Joan Rater will write and executive produce, with Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, and KristieAnne Reed also on board.

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