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The project, from The New Adventures of Old Christine creator Kari Lizer, will focus on a woman (Paulson) who guides people through their career problems, but struggles to maintain personal relationships.
The pilot originally received a cast-contingent order from the network, but Paulson's casting has now lifted this condition.
The actress previously held regular roles on both Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and short-lived ABC series Cupid. Last year, she made guest appearances on Grey's Anatomy and Law & Order: SVU.
The Lizer pilot was originally the subject of a bidding war between four networks until NBC bought the rights.
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