Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice, is currently working on yet another pilot.  This time, it's called Inside the Box, a drama set in a Washington network news bureau and revolves around an ambitious female news producer named Catherine and her colleagues pursuing "the story" at all costs while dealing with their personal animosities and crises of conscience. And similar to Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice, the pilot is an ensemble founded around a professional woman and her on-again-off-again relationship with a handsome male co-worker.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Grey's creator has already found her “McDreamy” for Inside the Box.  Martin Henderson, the first actor to join the series, will play a male heartthrob named Jake, who is also Catherine's right hand. Apparently, Jake is oozing with charisma, has a great sense of humor, and has great chemistry with her.

Henderson, who was born in New Zealand, starred opposite actress Naomi Watts in the horror film, The Ring.  Subsequently, he landed the role of Drew in Perfect Opposites before landing the lead character in the 2004 biker movie Torque.  The following year, he worked with Indian actress Aishwarya Rai in the romantic film Bride & Prejudice, and in the award-winning Little Fish starring Cate Blanchett.  He also won rave reviews in London's West End in a theatre production of Fool For Love with Juliette Lewis.

Henderson's upcoming gig on Inside the Box marks his second time playing the male lead of an ABC drama pilot.  In 2007, he played John Smith in the network's TV adaptation of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.  If you want to check out Henderson, you can catch him in Watchmen, which hit theaters on March 6.

Meanwhile, the female lead role of Catherine has yet to be cast. 

Aside from Shonda Rhimes,  Richard Robbins and Betsy Beers will also be working on Inside the Box.



-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: TV Guide, The Hollywood Reporter
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