The Equalizer (2021 TV series)

The Equalizer is an upcoming American crime drama television series that is scheduled to premiere on CBS on February 7, 2021. It is the second reboot in the franchise, following the 2014 film and its 2018 sequel and is a reboot of the series with the same name.

The Equalizer
Genre
Created by
Based onThe Equalizer
by Richard Lindheim
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time50 minutes
Production companies
Distributor
Release
Original networkCBS
Picture format1080i (HDTV)

The series is co-created by executive producers Richard Lindheim, with Michael Sloan, and Queen Latifah, who also stars as the title character. John Davis, John Fox, Debra Martin Chase, Andrew Marlowe and Terri Miller also serve as executive producers.

Premise

The series chronicles the life of Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman and single mother to teenage daughter Delilah, with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn, acting as a guardian angel and a defender for those who cannot defend themselves while pursuing her own redemption.

Cast
  • Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, a.k.a. "the Equalizer," a divorced single mother who acts as a vigilante for justice while pursuing her own vendettas
  • Chris Noth as William Bishop, a quirky ex–CIA director
  • Tory Kittles as Marcus Dante, an intelligent and shrewd NYPD detective
  • Lorraine Toussaint as Frieda "Aunt Fry" Lascombe, Robyn's very wise and always truthful aunt, who lives with Robyn and Delilah
  • Liza Lapira as Melody Chu, a former Air Force sniper turned bar owner and a colleague of Robyn.
  • Adam Goldberg as Harry Keshegian[1]

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [2]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Equalizer"[3]Liz FriedlanderAndrew W. Marlowe & Terri Edda MillerFebruary 7, 2021 (2021-02-07)TBD
2"Glory"[2]TBATBAFebruary 14, 2021 (2021-02-14)TBD
3"Judgment Day"[2]TBATBAFebruary 21, 2021 (2021-02-21)TBD

Production

Development

In November 2019, CBS announced that a reboot is in development with Queen Latifah in the lead role as Robyn McCall. Andrew Marlowe and Terri Miller will serve as showrunners with Latifah herself as an executive producer.[4] On January 27, 2020, CBS issued a pilot order for the new version.[5] Production companies involved with the pilot include Flavor Unit, Davis Entertainment, Martin Chase Productions and CBS Television Studios and Universal Television. On May 8, 2020, it was announced that the production had been given a series order.[6]

On December 3, 2020, CBS announced that the series would premiere on February 7, 2021 after Super Bowl LV.[7]

Casting

In February 2020, it was announced that Liza Lapira and Lorraine Toussaint had been cast in the pilot's lead roles.[8][9] On March 3, 2020, it was announced that Tory Kittles joined the cast in a starring role.[10] On May 8, 2020, it was announced that Chris Noth is joined the starring role along with Latifah.[11]

Filming

The pilot was slated to film in New York City, New York in March 2020. Production was delayed as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States before filming could begin.[12]

Marketing

On May 19, 2020, a 30-second teaser featuring Queen Latifah explaining her involvement in the series was released by CBS.[13] On January 9, 2021, CBS released the first official teaser for the series.[14]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie (November 11, 2020). "Adam Goldberg Joins Queen Latifah In 'The Equalizer' CBS Series". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  2. "The Equalizer – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  3. "(#EQU101) "The Equalizer"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  4. Sneider, Jeff (November 4, 2019). "'The Equalizer' TV Series Starring Queen Latifah in the Works at CBS". Collider.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2020). "'The Equalizer Reboot Starring Queen Latifah Gets CBS Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2020). "Dramas 'The Equalizer' With Queen Latifah & 'Clarice', Chuck Lorre Comedy 'B Positive' Picked Up To Series By CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  7. Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (December 3, 2020). "'The Equalizer' Starring Queen Latifah Lands Post-Super Bowl Slot On CBS; 'FBI' Midseason Return Set Post-AFC Championship Game". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  8. Petski, Denise (February 25, 2020). "Liza Lapira Joins Queen Latifah In 'The Equalizer' Reboot Pilot On CBS". Deadline. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  9. Andreeva, Nellie (February 28, 2020). "Lorraine Toussaint Joins Queen Latifah In 'The Equalizer' Reboot Pilot On CBS". Deadline. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  10. Andreeva, Nellie (March 3, 2020). "Tory Kittles Joins Queen Latifah In 'The Equalizer' Reboot Pilot On CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  11. Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2020). "Chris Noth Joins Queen Latifah In 'The Equalizer' CBS Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  12. Thorne, Will; Aurthur, Kate (March 12, 2020). "All the Shows and Movies Shut Down or Delayed Because of Coronavirus". Variety. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  13. “CBS New Series: ‘B Positive’ Trailer, ‘The Equalizer’ & ‘Clarice’ Teases” from Deadline Hollywood (May 19, 2020)
  14. Del Rosario, Alexandra (January 9, 2021). "'The Equalizer' Teaser: Queen Latifah Protects The Defenseless In Teaser For CBS Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
Preceded by
The Masked Singer
2020		 Super Bowl lead-out program
The Equalizer
2021		 Succeeded by
TBA
2022
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