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James Purefoy, who assayed Marc Antony on HBO’s “Rome” and was cast as Simon Templar in a “Saint” pilot that never went before cameras, is negotiating with NBC to play the title role in David Eick’s “The Philanthropist.”

The Hollywood Reporter describes the premise:

"Philanthropist," from UMS, centers on a renegade billionaire (Purefoy) who uses his wealth, connections and power to help people in need no matter the risks or costs.

The project represents longtime producer Eick’s second stab at showrunning; the first was the short-lived “Bionic Woman.” NBC has ordered 13 episodes of the show for midseason.

Read all of The Hollywood Reporter’s story on the matter here.

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