Archie Panjabi to star in NBC's new legal drama

NBC network has given pilot order to a legal drama with Archie Panjabi attached to star.

In the show, Panjabi will play a successful LA attorney who leaves her comfortable, coastal bubble to practice law in her home state of Wisconsin. She is forced to confront preconceived stereotypes and realise there is more that unites us than divides us, reported Variety.

The one-hour project comes from Alex Berger, who will serve as writer and executive producer. Panjabi will also be a producer on the series.

Gero's Quinn's House banner will produce the show in association with Warner Bros.