GH Alum Sean Blakemore Cast in New Pilot

Sean Blakemore

Deadline is reporting that General Hospital alum Sean Blakemore has been cast in BET's 2-hour scripted pilot The Yard

THE YARD is a dynamic scripted dramatic show that takes viewers inside the unique, culture-filled world of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). THE YARD follows ambitious yet troubled Dr. Eva Fletcher (Anika Noni Rose ), the newly-elected President of the fictional Georgia A&M University.

The series is created by Felicia D. Henderson (Gossip Girl, Soul Food) and Charles Holland (CSI: Miami, NY Undercover), based on a concept created by Rob Hardy (How To Get Away With Murder, Power). The show is executive produced by Henderson and Hardy, who will also direct. Hardy executive produced Stomp The Yard. Co-executive producers on the project include Holland, Will Packer and Mitzi Miller. THE YARD is production of Rainforest Entertainment and WaterWalk Productions in conjunction with BET Networks.