‘Finding Carter’ star joins Cote de Pablo in ‘Dovekeeepers’ as…
CBS’ upcoming “The Dovekeepers” is turning into quite a landing spot for talent right now, especially in the Viacom family.
You probably heard the news previously, even without knowing a single thing about this story set in ancient Israel, about Cote de Pablo making this her first major TV gig since leaving “NCIS.” Now, you can know that “Finding Carter” star Kathryn Prescott has found herself a very nice off-season gig here.
“The Dovekeepers” is ultimately a story of survival, revolving all around four women (see other casting here) who all find themselves among others of Jewish faith within the palace of Masada, and with one simple hope to survive. Prescott here will play Aziza, a skillful archer who disguises herself as a man in an effort to fight amongst many of the other warriors. Think of her as an older Arya Stark, except without maybe the same thirst for blood that you’ve seen in more recent seasons.
This is a very ambitious project, and you should know that first and foremost thanks to the two names of Roma Downey and Mark Burnett attached. These two do not mess around! This also allows CBS to get further into the miniseries game, which they could and probably should have done with “Under the Dome” before they realized that the ratings were really good in season 1. (Now? Not so much.)
There is no premiere date yet for the project, and there probably will not be for a while. We’d like to see it maybe take over for “Extant” in the summer of next year, or be a great entry on the fall schedule. Anything other than burying it as a midseason replacement.
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Sally Ann Price
August 27, 2014 @ 3:34 pm
I know Cote De Pablo will be great in this. She is a great actress.
Sandi Brooks
August 27, 2014 @ 3:08 pm
So looking forward to this! Cote is so talented, the book and real story of Masada are amazing. So glad to see so many talented people bringing this to the screen.
marysue
August 27, 2014 @ 1:41 pm
I think this has the potential to be a good item to be released at Easter as already mentioned given the theme. I have read the book twice and it has a richness not found in too many stories. I am excited for Cote and all the other actors that will be co-starring with her. Done right I think it could be an Emmy contender in 2015. Knowing Downey and Burnett’s previous stuff I don’t think that it is too much of a stretch. Given all the hoopla with Cote’s exit from NCIS, it’s nice to see that she is returning to TV. I think that she’ll be one of those actors that will keep us guessing at where she’ll show up next. It doesn’t seem to be taboo anymore for actors to crisscross between TV and the big screen. I hope that we do get updates as this project progresses.
Benjamin Friego
August 27, 2014 @ 12:18 pm
I have already heard so much about this project due to Cote de Pablo’s signing. They also added another terrific actress from Manhattan. I can not wait. After watching the episode in which Ziva’s father dies I can not wait to see this actress in something other then a comedy/drama. Any project that Downey and Burnett touch is a success. They are brilliant.
Zc
August 27, 2014 @ 10:45 am
Just finished reading the book and it was a good book! I went to bed late everynight coz i cant barely put the book down, but its worth! I love this book. I think for Cote de Pablo to play Shirah is perfect. This role will definitely show more of her acting prowess. She is a very good actress and she deserves to have offers as good as this. Her role in NCIS was good (she is the only one who ever received an acting award among all the actors there!) but in the last 8yrs of kicking ass its becoming monotonous and she needs new challenges. Her decision to leave is a good career move for her (though i miss her as ziva). She’s given good oppurtunities now to show how really good she is. Her role of Shirah if they will follow the book is full of heavy and good scenes. We will definitely see a different Cote here. Goodluck to her.
liz laughlin
August 27, 2014 @ 12:47 am
Project as a whole sounds great. Cote de Pablo is a very good actress. I’m glad that she’s transitioning to other things. I’ve missed her for over a year. It’s good to see her surrounded by other talented actors..
Sammy Thinks
August 27, 2014 @ 12:14 am
Uhm… it’s a four-hour miniseries. It will neither be in the fall schedule nor a midseason replacement. It’s a lot more likely it’ll be a special event kind of thing – chances are good around Easter, given the theme.