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The actor will star in the untitled drama as an otherwise-regular father who discovers he has a spy alter ego, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show has been described as The Bourne Identity crossed with Jekyll & Hyde.
Slater's television roles to date have been confined to guest appearances in The West Wing and Alias.
NBC is said to be close to ordering a full run of the series from Jason Smilovic (Bionic Woman).
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2012-13 Season
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Mandel's 'Mobbed' climbs to 8.8m for FoxThe latest Mobbed is once again helped by a strong American Idol lead-in.
