David Boreanaz at the PaleyFest 2012 Presents "Bones" held at the Saban Theatre, Los Angeles. Bones’ David Boreanaz to Star in CBS Navy SEAL Drama Pilot David Boreanaz at the PaleyFest 2012 Presents "Bones" held at the Saban Theatre, Los Angeles. (Editorial credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com)

Bones’ David Boreanaz to Star in CBS Navy SEAL Drama Pilot

Ashley Bissette Sumerel Bones, News, SEAL Team

If you were worried about when you might see David Boreanaz on your television screens again once Bones ends next week, worry no longer. He’s already making some new plans.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Boreanaz has been cast as the lead in a Navy SEAL drama pilot at CBS.

2017 FOX WINTER TCA: Cast member David Boreanaz during the BONES panel at the 2017 FOX WINTER TCA at the Langham Hotel, Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Pasadena, CA. CR: Frank Micelotta/FOX/PictureGroup
2017 FOX WINTER TCA: Cast member David Boreanaz during the BONES panel at the 2017 FOX WINTER TCA at the Langham Hotel, Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Pasadena, CA. CR: Frank Micelotta/FOX/PictureGroup

The potential series, which is still untitled, will follow an elite unit as they train and plan dangerous, high-stakes missions. Boreanaz will play Jason, the experienced leader of the team who is described as both respected and committed.

He will replace Jim Caviezel (Person of Interest), who was originally planned for the role, but reportedly left the project because of creative differences.

The series is written by Ben Cavell. Cavell will also executive produce along with Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly.

Boreanaz is best known for his roles as Seeley Booth on Bones and as Angel on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Bones will air its series finale on Tuesday, March 28th at 9/8c, wrapping up an incredible 12-season run.

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Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.