Although the CBS show “Person of Interest” has not yet officially been canned, it looks like the network is already bagging one of the series' leading ladies for another pilot. Sarah Shahi, who plays Sameen Shaw, has officially been cast in a modern day reboot of the classic teen sleuth, “Nancy Drew.”
According to CBS, the new show will be a modern take on the mystery solving teen from the classic book series. They also announced that they purposely sought to cast a “diverse actor” to take on the role. Previously, Nancy Drew had been played on the big screen by Emma Roberts.
As the new Nancy Drew, Shahi will be playing the teen detective all grown up and working at the NYPD.
“Now in her 30s, Nancy is a detective for the NYPD where she investigates and solves crimes using her uncanny observational skills, all while navigating the complexities of life in a modern world,” says the CBS pitch for the pilot.
As previously announced, also starring in the new show will be Vanessa Ferlito who will be playing Drew's former partner on the force who has an “innate ability to put people at ease.”
A mainstay in the book series was Drew's father who will also be featured in the pilot with actor Anthony Edwards in the role.
In addition to solving modern mysteries, Drew will also be juggling work complications with an NYPD lieutenant, to be played by Felix Solis, who is unnerved by her confidence and willingness to disagree and stand up to him.
And finally, Drew's love life will also come into play – or at least her former love life – with Steve Kazee playing the role of Ned, her ex-boyfriend.
Although “Nancy Drew” certainly seems to be gearing up to be an interesting take on the character many are so familiar with already, we will first get to see Shahi in the final 13 episodes of “Person of Interest” season five when CBS finally decides to announce when they will schedule what is most likely the final season of the show.
