'Limitless' Release Date, Plot Rumors: Executive Producer Talks About Bradley Cooper's Deep Involvement in TV Series
Fans of the hit 2011 action-adventure movie "Limitless" are already anticipating for the debut of its TV series adaptation on CBS. And they have the every reason to do so.
Executive producer Alex Kurtzman revealed how involved Bradley Cooper is in the development of the forthcoming TV show. Cooper starred as the frustrated author Eddie Morra in the movie. He came across with the drug NZT-48 which drastically heightens a person's mental capacity.
For one, the "American Sniper" actor isn't only serving as the producer of the show. Kurtzman revealed that they have to contact Cooper about every script -- especially for the pilot phase of the series. He was also responsible in crafting the show's new antagonist, Brian Finch (Jake McDorman).
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"We always liked the idea [that Brian] has to save somebody in the pilot and make this deal with the devil," the show runner told Entertainment Weekly. "Originally it was a girlfriend, and Bradley said it's a really interesting idea but it's not as emotional as saving a father. And that was a big turn. He was very involved in real, critical DNA of the show."
"Bradley really has been so committed to the show. He has every intention of coming back. We've been talking quite a bit about how," Kutzman added.
Cooper's onscreen involvement has also been teased in the pilot. His movie character is now a presidential hopeful and, according to the media outlet, will pay Brian a visit to help him come to terms with the super drug.
Kurtzman went on to tease that Eddie's role in Brian's life won't necessarily be a good one.
"A lot of the pilot sets up for you [that] he will be this mysterious figure. You can't tell if he's good or if he's bad … but Eddie will return," he said.
"Limitless" premieres Sept. 22 on CBS.
