Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
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Running time | 43 minutes |
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Distributor | Disney–ABC Domestic Television |
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Original network | ABC |
Original release | October 3, 2017 |
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World (formerly known as The Gospel of Kevin) is an upcoming American high concept angelic-themed fantasy drama television series that was created and executive produced by Michele Fazekas & Tara Butters for ABC Studios. The series will air on ABC as a Tuesday night entry during the 2017–18 television season, and was greenlit on May 11, 2017.[1] The series will debut on October 3, 2017.[2]
Plot
The series will follow Kevin Finn, a self-centered man whose life brings him more trouble than he bargained for. Upon returning home to stay with his widowed twin sister and her daughter, he is recruited by a celestial being (aka a guardian angel) named Yvette, who enlists Kevin. Giving him a new mission to save the world, this gives Kevin a new purpose in life, allowing him to help people.
Cast
- Jason Ritter as Kevin Finn
- Kimberly Hebert Gregory as Yvette[3]
- JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Amy
- J. August Richards as Nathan Purcell
- India de Beaufort as Kristin Allen
- Chloe East as Reese
- Dustin Ybarra as Tyler
Production
Cristela Alonzo, who played a role in the originally filmed pilot, will be recast.[4]
References
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (May 11, 2017). "ABC Orders 'The Mayor', Zach Braff Comedy, 'Gospel of Kevin', 'Crossing', 'Good Doctor', Shondaland Drama to Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ↑ Otterson, Joe (July 24, 2017). "ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for Marvel’s ‘Inhumans,’ Daveed Diggs’ ‘The Mayor’". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (16 June 2017). "‘The Gospel Of Kevin’: Kimberly Hébert Gregory To Co-Star On ABC Series, Replacing Cristela Alonzo".
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2017). "Several Newly Picked Up Series To Undergo Recastings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 23, 2017.