NBC has found their “Emerald City” wizard in Vincent D’Onofrio, Variety has learned.
The “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” alum will play the Wizard of Oz in NBC’s drama, which takes a darker spin on the classic tale. He will co-star alongside Adria Arjona (“True Detective”), who was previously cast as Dorothy.
D’Onofrio’s Wizard of Oz is described as the enigmatic leader of Emerald City. A man of science in a world of magic, he rules through inspiration, fear and a tenuous accord with the grand witches.
After passing on the project in the 2014 development season, NBC gave a 10-episode straight-to-series order to the ambitious fantasy vehicle with “Do No Harm” creator David Schulner attached.
Shaun Cassidy (“Blue Bloods”) has been added as an exec producer, along with Schulner. Tarsem Singh will direct the Universal TV miniseries, marking a reunion with D’Onofrio, whom he directed on
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The “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” alum will play the Wizard of Oz in NBC’s drama, which takes a darker spin on the classic tale. He will co-star alongside Adria Arjona (“True Detective”), who was previously cast as Dorothy.
D’Onofrio’s Wizard of Oz is described as the enigmatic leader of Emerald City. A man of science in a world of magic, he rules through inspiration, fear and a tenuous accord with the grand witches.
After passing on the project in the 2014 development season, NBC gave a 10-episode straight-to-series order to the ambitious fantasy vehicle with “Do No Harm” creator David Schulner attached.
Shaun Cassidy (“Blue Bloods”) has been added as an exec producer, along with Schulner. Tarsem Singh will direct the Universal TV miniseries, marking a reunion with D’Onofrio, whom he directed on