First Look at NBC’s ‘Council of Dads’
Family takes on a whole new meaning with NBC’s newest drama based on the book, Council of Dads, by Bruce Feiler.
Council of Dads centers on the Perry family as they deal with the possible passing of the patriarch. The oldest of five children, Luly, tries to keep her younger siblings — Theo, Charlotte, JJ, and baby Hope — and mom, Robin, from losing all semblance of normal in the wake of the tragic news.
Luly’s father set up a group of his closest friends to be there for the children and his wife in the wake of his demise. These three friends are dubbed the “Council of Dads,” and their purpose is to guide and teach the children through their lives.
These men — Anthony, Larry, and Oliver — take their roles as back-up dads very seriously. Their journey to help the Perry family heals them in return.
Family is more than just blood; sometimes we get the opportunity to choose who we bring into our lives. This warm, loving vibe is bound to grasp our attention and heal our very souls when the show premieres on March 24th.
Council of Dads Season 1 Episode 1, “Pilot,” is written by Joan Rater and Tony Phelan and directed by James Strong. Rater and Phelan also produced the show along with Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, and Kristie Ann Reid.
The show stars Michele Weaver (Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings) as Luly Perry, Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead) as Robin Perry, Clive Standen as Anthony, Michael O’Neill (Jack Ryan, Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy) as Larry, J. August Richards (Angel) as Oliver, and Tom Everett Scott (That Thing You Do) as the father.
Take a look at the photos and trailer below for a preview of the upcoming series, which premieres Tuesday, March 24 on NBC.
Official Synopsis: A father with potentially terminal cancer looks to secure the future and well being of his kids’ upbringing by asking three close friends to be there as father figures for his kids in the event of his passing. Each with their own special areas of experience that can help guide and nourish the lives of each individual child.
Photos from Council of Dads:
Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3izUH25P-c
Council of Dads premieres Tuesday, March 24th at 10/9c on NBC.
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Mads Misasi
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