EXCLUSIVE:Spotlightcasting directorPaul Schneeis making his directorial debut in a comedy-drama TV series.

Schnees casting credits also includeWinters BoneandThe Girl on the Train.

Producers are Benjamin J. Murray and Michael Christensen for Incline Productions.

Paul Schnee

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Casting is by Rachel Goldman.

We hear the producers raised private equity to make the series before shopping it.

The series follows a young New York man with a failing kidney.

WGA West building in Hollywood

L-r top: Doug Plaut, Darius de Haas L-r bottom: Charlotte Ray Rosenberg, Tina Benko, Troy Iwata; Credits: Thomas Brunot; Michael Kushner; David Goddard; Stan Demidoff; Michael Hull

Doug Plaut is repped by Clear Talent Group.

Tina Benko is repped by Artists & Reps. Darius de Haas is repped by BRS Gage.

Troy Iwata is repped by Authentic and CGF Talent.

Charlotte Ray Rosenberg is repped by Buchwald.