After focusing its attention to biographies, documentaries, and reality series, A&E is launching its first scripted drama in more than six years with a series called The Cleaner.  Inspired by the true story of real-life "extreme interventionist," the show centers on a man named William “The Cleaner” Banks, who strikes a tentative deal with God after hitting rock-bottom from his own addictions following the birth of his daughter.  Now, he vows to extinguish his addictions and dedicate his life to helping others, along with his unconventional team who also helps him “clean” people from their own addictions by any way possible.

Leading The Cleaner is Benjamin Bratt, who stars as William “The Cleaner” Banks.
This Emmy Award nominated actor is best known for his role of Det. Rey Curtis on the television series Law & Order.  He is also credited for films such as Miss Congeniality, Blood In Blood Out and Traffic.

"I am always looking for good material to work with and The Cleaner is one of the best scripts I've read in a long time," Benjamin Bratt said in a statement.  "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to portray such a complex and multidimensional character.  A&E is the perfect home for The Cleaner and I'm proud to be working with them on bringing this emotionally compelling drama to life."

Joining Bratt on The Cleaner are Amy Price-Francis (Californication), Grace Park (Battlestar Galactica), Kevin Michael Richardson (Knights of Prosperity, Like Family), Esteban Powell (Dazed and Confused, Powder), Brett DelBuono (Balls of Fury, Kidnapped) and Liliana Mumy (Cheaper by the Dozen, The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause).


The Cleaner, which premieres on Tuesday, July 15 at 10pm ET/PT, is produced by CBS Paramount Television in association with Once A Frog Productions for A&E Network.  The series is created and is executive produced by Jonathan Prince whose credits include Cane and American Dreams.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: A&E
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