‘Shameless’ Alum Shanola Hampton to Lead NBC Drama Pilot ‘Unfound’ From Nkechi Okoro Carroll
variety.comJoe Otterson TV ReporterShanola Hampton has been cast in the lead role of the NBC drama pilot “Unfound,” Variety has learned.The one hour drama deals with the fact that, in any given year, more than 600,000 people are reported missing in the U.S.
More than half that number are people of color that the country seems to forget about. Public relations specialist Gabi Mosley (Hampton) — who was once herself one of those forgotten ones — and her crisis management team now make sure there is always someone looking out for the forgotten missing people.
But unbeknownst to anyone, this everyday hero is hiding a chilling secret of her own.Hampton will also serve as a producer on “Unfound” in addition to starring.
The series hails from writer and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll, who executive produces via Rock My Soul Productions.
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