USA Network is set to add more original series for the 2014-2015 television season. The network today announced the cast-contingent pilot pick-up for the hour-long original drama series Stanistan (Universal Cable Productions) and a strong development pipeline of original series.Stanistan follows the staff at the American compound in the Middle Eastern country of Stanistan, where State Department workers, covert CIA officers and journalists operate in a delicate balance of danger and silliness using every coping mechanism available. From Universal Cable Productions, Stanistan is written by Andy Parker who is also supervising producer, Richard Scarth, Mary Louise Vitelli and Maureen Ryan serving as co-executive producers. Steve Scheffer is executive producing.
The network’s development slate boasts television and film notables including, Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation), Jodie Foster (Elysium), Jessica Biel (Playing for Keeps), Peter Tolan (Rescue Me) and Carlton Cuse (Bates Motel), among others.
USA's upcoming slate includes: