WATSON, New CBS Medical Series Begins Production

Morris Chestnut (All American) is in Vancouver playing Dr John Watson in new CBS drama Watson.

A year after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty, Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) resumes his medical career as the head of a Pittsburgh clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders.

Watson is a medical show with a strong investigative spine, featuring a modern version of one of history’s greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to addressing the greatest mystery of all: illness, and the ways it disrupts our lives.

Watson’s old life isn’t done with him, though – Moriarty and Watson are set to write their own chapter of a story that has fascinated audiences for more than a century

The show stars Morris Chestnut, Rochelle Aytes, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Eve Harlow, and Inga Schlingmann.

The Team

Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, head of a Pittsburgh clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders.

Rochelle Aytes as Dr. Mary Morstan. Described as one of the best surgeons on the East Coast she is the Medical Director of the hospital. She is also Dr. Watson’s ex-wife. Peter Mark Kendall as twins Dr. Stephens Croft and Dr. Adam Croft. Stephens specialized in infectious diseases at John Hopkins while Adam excelled in athletics, until an injury led him to functional medicine at Boston University.

Eve Harlow as mysterious neurologist Dr. Ingrid Derian, whose ruthless and sometimes questionable practices remind Watson of his late friend Sherlock Holmes.

Inga Schlingmann, as Dr. Sasha Lubbock, who double-boarded in rheumatology and immunology. Dr. Watson recruited her from one of the world’s most prestigious genetics clinics.

Ritchie Coster as Shinwell Johnson, a Brit and tough guy who serves as an “administrative aide” at the new clinic.

Craig Sweeny is the showrunner on the project, Kapital Entertainment and CBS Studios are producing. Filming takes place in Vancouver at the Bridge Studios. Shooting runs from 17 June through 22 November 2024. Larry Teng will direct the Pilot.

SOURCE: hollywoodnorthbuzz.com