TNT Sets Rashida Jones Pilot ‘Claws’

By R. Thomas Umstead
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TNT has teamed with comedian Rashida Jones to develop a scripted dramedy pilot Claws, the network said Wednesday.

The pilot, executively produced by Jones and Will McCormack (Toy Story 4) revolves around the rise of five diverse and treacherous Florida manicurists in the traditionally male world of organize crime, said network officials.

Claws is written by co-executive producer Eliot Laurence (Welcome To Me).

The pilot marks Jones' second project for Turner this year, following her starring role in TBS’ Angie Tribeca.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.