The CW has released photos and a description to promote the series premiere of Wild Cards starring Riverdale’s Vanessa Morgan. The first episode is called “The Infinity Thief” and here’s how it is described; the photos can be found below. Look for Wild Cards Episode 1 to air Wednesday, January 17.
SERIES PREMIERE AND GUEST APPEARANCE BY JASON PRIESTLEY — To regain his detective status, Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti), a demoted by-the-book cop, is assigned to work with Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan), a spirited con artist whose charismatic street smarts could help catch an elusive thief. Also starring Terry Chen, Michael Xavier, Amy Goodmurphy, Fletcher Donovan, and Jonesy (#101). The episode was directed by James Genn and written by Michael Konyves. Original airdate 1/17/2024.
Wild Cards
WILD CARDS is a crime-solving procedural with a comedic twist that follows the unlikely duo of a by-the-book, sardonic cop and a spirited, clever con woman. Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) is a demoted detective who has begrudgingly spent the last year on the maritime unit, while Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan) has been living a transient life, elaborately scamming everyone she meets. But while arrested and being held at the station, Max ends up helping Ellis solve a local crime. The two are offered the opportunity to redeem themselves – Ellis needs to get back to his detective post and Max needs to stay out of jail. The catch? They have to work together, each using their unique skills to solve crimes. For Ellis, that means hard-boiled shoe leather police work; for Max, it means accents, disguises, schemes and generally befriending everyone in sight, while driving Ellis absolutely nuts. The two will have to learn what it means to trust another person and maybe actually become partners.
From Blink49 Studios, Front Street Pictures and Piller/Segan in association with The CW for commissioning broadcaster CBC in Canada, WILD CARDS is created by Michael Konyves. Executive producers include Konyves, pilot director James Genn, Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, and writers Alexandra Zarowny, James Thorpe, Noelle Carbone and Morwyn Brebner. WILD CARDS is produced by Charles Cooper and Virginia Rankin. International distribution is handled by FIFTH SEASON.
