Alex O’Loughlin Signs Talent Deal With CBS

Alex O’Loughlin will be staying at CBS. The Australian actor has signed a talent holding deal with the network. According to The Hollywood Reporter, O’Loughlin is set will star in a new series project for CBS to be developed by top TV producer Mark Gordon who’s credits include such hit shows as Grey’s Anatomy, Army Wives and Criminal Minds. O’Loughlin rose to prominence this past season as vampire PI Mick St. John on CBS’ Moonlight. He helped attract a passionate fan base to the ill-fated freshman drama, which was canceled in May.

At the Television Critics Assn. press tour in July, CBS entertainment president Nina Tassler credited the show’s intense fan appeal to the actor. Under the new deal with CBS, he also will be able to pitch theatrical projects to CBS Films.