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Faded action star Christian Slater has turned his attention to television, as he is now in negotiations to star in ABC’s upcoming series The Forgotten.

The series will be a mystery drama revolving around a group of amateur detectives led by a former cop (played by Slater) whose 11-year old daughter was kidnapped three years ago.

A pilot was already shot with British actor Rupert Penry-Jones, who will be replaced by Slater. Another role is being recast also, though no name has been attached yet.

The Forgotten is set to start September 22. This will be Slater’s second appearance on TV after last year’s short-lived NBC spy drama My Own Worst Enemy.

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The Hollywood Reporter reports that producers John Wells and Don Murphy have optioned the rights to indie comic series The Forgotten.

The series centered on a man, no matter what he does or whom he meets, is forgotten five minutes later. Although it gives him an advantage when it comes to investigation and problem-solving, it leaves him very alone.

It follows his investigation when the son of a long-lost friend is charged wrongly with murder.

Claire Polstein and Susan Montford join Wells and Murphy as producers.

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