New "9-1-1" series starring Rob Lowe and commissioned from Fox – Variety

Fox offers Greenlit a second installment of "9-1-1" with Rob Lowe, Variety has learned.

The new entry in the fledgling franchise is entitled "9-1-1: Lone Star". She follows a sophisticated cop in New York (Lowe) who, with her son, settles in Austin, Texas, and must try to balance those who are most vulnerable by solving the problems of her own life.

According to sources, Lowe is expected to earn more than $ 200,000 per episode for his role in the series, which is expected to premiere in the 2019-2020 season. The series comes from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, co-creators of "9-1-1".

"The beauty of having a hit drama like" 9-1-1 "devised by the brilliant minds of Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear is that it allows you to explore exciting stories told through a range of distinctive characters, "said Michael Thorn. , Entertainment Chairman of Fox Entertainment (formerly Fox Broadcasting). "In '9-1-1: Lone Star', they gave us a special opportunity to extend the franchise to a new territory – literally and figuratively – and we're excited that the incomparable Rob Lowe making the headlines of this new iteration joins our program next season. "

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"9-1-1: Lone Star" is produced by 20th Century Fox Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television and Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision. Murphy, Falchuk and Minear are creators and executive producers of the series. Lowe will serve as co-executive producer.

Lowe added, "Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear are unmatched in creating a smart, unique and great TV. I am delighted to join this team. "

Lowe currently hosts the TV show "Mental Samurai" on Fox and has already starred in the single-camera comedy "The Grinder". He also plays a regular role in CBS '"Code Black" television series, which ended last year after three seasons. He is best known for his roles on shows such as The West Wing and Parks and Recreation. He is also known for his leading roles in movies such as "St. Elmo's Fire "," About Last Night "and" The Outsiders ".

It is taken over by WME, Brillstein and O'Melveny & Myers.

With this takeover of the series, Fox has ordered 10 new shows for the 2019-2020 season. Others include animated comedies "Duncanville" and "Bless the Harts," as well as dramas like "Filthy Rich" and "Prodigal Son."