Fox is expanding its relationship with Bones boss Hart Hanson. The network has picked up Rainn Wilson-starrer Backstrom -- the drama developed by CBS during the 2013-14 pilot season -- to series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Backstrom is based on the books by Swedish criminologist/novelist Leif G.W. Persson and was first developed in July 2012. The hourlong crime drama centers on an overweight, offensive, irascible detective as he tries and fails to change his self-destructive behavior. Fox has ordered 13 episodes, and production will begin early this year. A formal premier date has not yet been announced.

Cast: Rainn Wilson, Dennis Haysbert, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy, Beatrice Rosen

Trailer des gescheiterten CBS Piloten

The Hollywood Reporter