EXCLUSIVEUPDATED: Showtime is looking to bring back two of its signature comedy series,Nurse JackieandWeeds.
Both hail from Lionsgate Television and former Showtime chiefRobert Greenblattwho has a deal at the indie studio.
Sources stress that the projects are still coming together and deals are being negotiated.
‘Nurse Jackie’, ‘Weeds’Showtime
The concept is still being finalized.
Untitled Entertainment is producingWeeds.
The connection recently commissioning new offshoots of other signature series, includingThe L Word,BillionsandDexter.
There have been efforts to continue the Weeds story for years.
Justin Kirk, Kevin Nealon, Elizabeth Perkins.
Andy Milder, Allie Grant, Tonye Patano and Romany Malco also starred.
Hospital dramedyNurse Jackiestarred Falco in the title role as a duplicitous, pill-popping ER nurse and mom.
Caryn Mandabach and John Melfi also executive produced.
