Sigourney Weaver searching for 'Animals'

WeaverSigourney Weaver is making her primetime series debut since the lead in USA Network's approaching summer season miniseries "Political Animals."Veteran film actress may have Elaine Barrish, a divorced former first lady and lately hired secretary of condition who throws herself into her job when her marriage falls apart together with a presidential bid appears short.The six-episode small from Warner Horizon Television continues to be professional produced by Greg Berlanti and Laurence Mark. Berlanti written and directed the pilot.Also starring are "Lone Star" alum James Wolk as Weaver's boy and her chief of staff, and Brittany Ishibashi as Wolk's girlfriend.USA is wanting to exhibit the little in to a full-fledged dramatic series should there be a effective viewer turnout.While co-starring in many TV movies throughout her career, Weaver has not been a smallscreen staple. After beginning her career round the daytime sudser "Somerset," she quickly launched in to a theatrical arc together with your films as "Alien," "The Season of just living Hazardously" and "Ghostbusters."Other casting for "Political Animals" is predicted being introduced shortly, as production will need to begin soon to fulfill the summer season release date.Berlanti gone to live in Warner Bros. TV a year ago. He's been busy round the feature side in the studio, helming this year's romantic drama "Existence to be sure It" and shepherding "Eco-friendly Lantern" as author and producer. Furthermore to "Political Animals," Berlanti Prods. is fielding three drama aircraft aircraft pilots (CBS' "Golden Boy," Fox's "Guilty" and CW's "Arrow") together with an untitled CBS comedy pilot that Berlanti co-written with "Pals" alum Greg Malins. Weaver is repped by UTA and Jackoway Tyerman Wertheimer Austen Mandelbaum Morris and Klein.Justin Kroll brought with this report. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com