THE BEAST - tv pilot
a & e / SONY - 1 hr. pilot - picked up 2009
Directed by: Michael Dinner
Ex. Producers: Vincent Angelly, Steven Pearl, William Rotko, Michael Dinner
Starring: Patrick Swayzy, Travis Fimmel
The Beast is an American crime drama series starring Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel. The series, which only ran for one season, debuted on A&E Network. It was Swayze's final acting performance before his death in 2009. FBI agent Charles Barker applies controversial techniques in his attempts to bring criminals to justice, which often border on illegal and unsettle his uninitiated partner, Ellis Dove. Over the course of the first season, Barker is investigated by fellow FBI agents for alleged misconduct. Dove's loyalty to his partner is challenged when internal affairs agent Ray Beaumont (Larry Gilliard) approaches him to gain information. Shortly thereafter, Dove learns of darker secrets in Barker's past.