That noise you hear is the sound of Tea Leoni brushing up on her foreign affairs.
The actress has landed the title role in CBS’ just-ordered drama pilot Madam Secretary, TVLine has learned.
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The project chronicles the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State (Leoni) as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life.
Homeland writer/producer Barbara Hall penned the script and will serve as an EP alongside Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary and Tracy Mercer.
