FOX has renewed LIE TO ME – one of the season’s top new series among Adults
18-49 – for a second season, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly,
President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company. In addition, Shawn
Ryan, creator and executive producer of “The Shield,” joins the series as an
executive producer and show-runner.
“LIE TO ME came out strong, built a solid audience throughout its run and
promises to be one of our big assets next season and beyond,” said Reilly.
“We’re incredibly excited to have Shawn on board to infuse LIE TO ME with
even more creative energy next season.”
From Imagine Television, LIE TO ME is the compelling drama series inspired
by the scientific discoveries of Dr. Paul Ekman, a real-life specialist who
can read clues embedded in the human face, body and voice to expose the
truth and lies in criminal investigations. Dr. Cal Lightman (Tim Roth) heads
a team of experts at The Lightman Group who assist federal law enforcement,
government agencies and local police with their most difficult cases.
In the explosive season finale episode airing Wednesday, May 13 (8:00-9:00
PM ET/PT), a terrorist bombing outside of Washington, DC causes FBI Agent
Ben Reynolds (guest star Mekhi Phifer) to call on The Lightman Group to help
identify those responsible and prevent more attacks. The case takes a
personal turn for one member of the team and begs the question of whether
honesty is indeed the best policy. Zoe (guest star Jennifer Beals) helps her
ex-husband Lightman with the investigation, and both are concerned about
their daughter’s safety.
Brian Grazer, David Nevins, Sam Baum and Shawn Ryan serve as executive
producers on the series which stars Tim Roth, Kelli Williams, Brendan Hines
and Monica Raymund. The series is produced by Imagine Television in
association with 20th Century Fox Television.
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Contact:
Michael Roach
310-369-7055
michael.roach@fox.com