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Purefoy, a Brit who also starred in BBC docu-drama Blackbeard: Terror At Sea, would play a billionaire bent on using his money and power to help those in need.
A 13-part season, ordered by NBC nearly a year ago, is now being led by Battlestar Galactica writer and executive producer David Eick.
Philanthropist is slated to premiere early next year.
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