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[05/11/18 - 04:00 PM]
NBC Cancels "Rise" After Freshman Season
The show's de facto finale will air this Tuesday at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/03/18 - 05:36 AM]
Video: NBC Entertainment's Super Bowl Spots
"The Voice," "Rise," "AP Bio" and "World of Dance" are among the Peacock's spotlighted series.

[01/09/18 - 08:30 AM]
NBC Commits $500,000 to Support High School Theatre Programs with Launch of R.I.S.E. America
R.I.S.E. (Recognizing and Inspiring Student Expression) America will award 50 high schools a $10,000 grant that will enable them to enhance or revitalize their theatre programs.

[11/16/17 - 02:35 PM]
NBC Sets Midseason Premiere Dates for New Dramas "Good Girls" and "Rise"
They'll follow the spring premiere of "The Voice" and the season finale of "This Is Us," respectively.

[10/10/17 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 10
Updates include: Starz pulls the plug on "Survivor's Remorse"; Lake Bell to star in FOX's "Bless This Mess"; and Apple eyes Bryan Fuller's "Amazing Stories" revival.

[08/31/17 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 31
Updates include: CBS Television Studios confirms initial episode orders; HBO formally renews "True Detective"; and Jill Blotevogel brings "Black Rose Anthology" to The CW.

[05/14/17 - 09:30 AM]
NBC Launches Into 2017-18 Elevating Its Winning Lineup with New Shows, Impressive Auspices, and Bold Scheduling Moves
New dramas "Brave" and "Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders" are set to bow this fall.

[05/04/17 - 06:40 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 4 - NBC Gives Formal Series Orders to "Rise," "For God & Country"
Plus: get your first look at photos from both series.

[04/22/17 - 06:10 AM]
Development Update: April 21-22
Updates include: NBC gives green light to begin staffing on drama pilots "For God & Country" and "Rise" (formerly known as "Drama High").

[03/13/17 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 13
Updates include: David Giuntoli, Poppy Montgomery to lead "Mission Control" for CBS; Marley Shelton cast in NBC's "Drama High"; and Jay Harrington books role on "S.W.A.T." at CBS.

[03/10/17 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 10
Updates include: Michael Urie tapped as "Amy's Brother" for FOX; Romany Malco to star in "Brothered Up" at CBS; and Christine Adams signs onto The CW's "Black Lightning."

[03/09/17 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 9
Updates include: PBS passes on third season for "Mercy Street"; Sarah Bolger cast in FX's "Mayans MC"; and Josh Radnor to lead NBC's "Drama High."

[03/08/17 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 8
Updates include: Glenn Howerton, Patton Oswalt to lead NBC's "A.P. Biology"; Michael Imperioli cast in ABC's "Start Up"; and Jerod Haynes to star in NBC's "Redliners."

[03/03/17 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 3
Updates include: Allison Miller to star in ABC's "Salamander"; Peter Fonda to guest on Amazon's "Jack Ryan"; and FOX's "Lucifer" to relocate production to Los Angeles.

[02/28/17 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 28
Updates include: Archie Panjabi, Rita Wilson tapped for FOX's "Controversy"; Shemar Moore to lead "S.W.A.T." for CBS; and Jenna Fischer set to star in ABC's "Splitting Up Together."

[02/27/17 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 27
Updates include: Syfy cancels "Incorporated"; Auli'i Cravalho cast in NBC's "Drama High"; and Jeremy Piven to lead "Wisdom of the Crowd" on CBS.

[01/31/17 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 31
Updates include: Jason Katims brings "Drama High" to NBC; Lucy Hale to lead "Life Sentence" at The CW; and Emma Stone/Jonah Hill-led "Maniac" a go at Netflix.







RISE (NBC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
3/13/18 - 5/15/18
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2017-2018 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (10 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 5/11/18
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBC's press release, May 2017) From Jason Katims, writer and executive producer of "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood," and "Hamilton" producer Jeffrey Seller comes a heartening new drama about finding inspiration in unexpected places. When dedicated teacher and family man Lou Mazzuchelli (Josh Radnor) sheds his own self-doubt and takes over the school's lackluster theater department, he galvanizes not only the faculty and students but the entire working-class town. Inspired by a true story. The cast includes Josh Radnor, Rosie Perez, Marley Shelton, Auli'i Cravalho, Damon J. Gillespie, Amy Forsyth, Rarmian Newton, Ted Sutherland, Casey Johnson, Taylor Richardson, Joe Tippett and Shirley Rumierk. Jason Katims will write and executive produce. Mike Cahill will direct and executive produce the pilot. Michelle Lee, Jeffrey Seller and Flody Suarez also executive produce. "Rise" is produced by Universal Television, True Jack Productions and Seller Suarez Productions.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Amy Forsyth as Gwen Strickland
· Auli'i Cravalho as Lilette Suarez
· Casey Johnson as Gordy Mazzuchelli
· Damon J. Gillespie as Robbie Thorne
· Joe Tippett as Sam Strickland
· Josh Radnor as Lou "Mr. Mazzu" Mazzuchelli
· Marley Shelton as Gail Mazzuchelli
· Rarmian Newton as Maashous Evers
· Rosie Perez as Tracey Wolfe
· Shirley Rumierk as Vanessa Suarez
· Taylor Richardson as Kaitlin Mazzuchelli
· Ted Sutherland as Simon Saunders
CREW INFORMATION:
· Flody Suarez as EP
· Jason Katims as CRTR/EP
· Jeffrey Seller as EP
· Michael Sokolove as BOOK
· Michelle Lee as EP
· Mike Cahill as EP/DIR (Pilot)
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Seller Suarez Productions
· True Jack Productions
· Universal Television