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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar winner will also executive produce the project, written by Proof scribe David Auburn.
Kline will play a doctor who is released from a 15-year prison sentence for murdering his mistress.
Gavin Polone and Kline's manager Judy Hofflund have also boarded the series as producers.
The 62-year-old will next be seen in comedy The Extra Man.
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