Angie Harmon cast as lead in Rizzoli, on TNT

By April MacIntyre Oct 23, 2009, 16:35 GMT

05/08/2009 - Angie Harmon -TNT has announced that Angie Harmon, who played leading roles on Law & Order and Women’s Murder Club, is returning to the crime-solving world as the title character in Rizzoli, a new TNT pilot based on Tess Gerritson’s popular Jane Rizzoli mystery novels. © Bob Charlotte / PR Photos

TNT has announced that Angie Harmon, who played leading roles on Law & Order and Women’s Murder Club, is returning to the crime-solving world as the title character in Rizzoli, a new TNT pilot based on Tess Gerritson’s popular Jane Rizzoli mystery novels. 

The pilot, which comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television, is being written by Janet Tamaro (Bones, Lost) and executive-produced by Tamaro and Bill Haber’s Ostar Productions (TNT’s Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King, TCM’s upcoming Moguls and Movie Stars:  A History of Hollywood).  Michael M. Robin (TNT’s The Closer) will direct and executive-produce the pilot.

“Angie Harmon is not only a terrific actress, but also a favorite of crime drama fans,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM).  “She will bring a combination of toughness and sensitivity to the challenging lead role.  We’re thrilled to have Angie on board for what could be an outstanding addition to TNT’s collection of strong female characters.”

Harmon is an award winning actor who has appeared on Law & Order, in which she played assistant district attorney Abbie Carmichael. 

Harmon also portrayed Detective Lindsay Boxer in Women’s Murder Club.  Harmon’s other television series credits include guest appearances on Samantha Who?, Chuck, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, as well as regular roles on C-16: F.B.I. and Baywatch Nights. 

Tess Gerritson has written seven books featuring Jane Rizzoli, a Boston detective.  Rizzoli works closely on her cases with medical examiner Maura Isles, who will also be a part of the series. 

TNT announces that additional casting will be announced soon.