Rob Lowe is gearing up to take the lead in a gripping new NBC drama centered on the high-stakes world of the U.S. president's Secret Service detail. This upcoming series, titled "The Detail," dives deep into the lives of elite agents charged with protecting the president. It explores the intense challenge they face as they try to maintain a balance between their demanding professional duties and personal lives, all while safeguarding the nation against looming threats. But here’s where it gets controversial—how much should we empathize with those who live behind the scenes of national security, often sacrificing their own well-being for the greater good?
The show is the brainchild of Jennifer Yee McDevitt, known for her work on projects like "Over the Moon," "Goodbye Vitamin," and "Task Force Two." She not only created the series but also serves as its executive producer. The project is being developed under UTV, a sector of Universal Studio Group, with Lowe also taking on an executive producer role. This collaboration signals a strong backing for the series and promises a high-quality portrayal of this behind-the-scenes world.
If NBC chooses to move forward with "The Detail" as a full series, it will mark a notable milestone in Rob Lowe’s career. It would be his first scripted role on broadcast television since the conclusion of "9-1-1: Lone Star," where he starred for five seasons until February. Moreover, for NBC specifically, this role would be Lowe’s return as a series regular since his time on the beloved comedy "Parks and Recreation" and his first foray into drama on the network since the acclaimed Aaron Sorkin political series "The West Wing." This mix of nostalgia and fresh storytelling could attract both longtime fans and new viewers.
While "The Detail" is shaping up at NBC, Lowe is simultaneously developing another exciting project at ABC—a sitcom called "The Ram." This show is described as a workplace romantic comedy where Lowe portrays a daily sports talk show host who unexpectedly falls for the new producer hired to revitalize his show’s ratings. The contrast between these roles highlights Lowe’s versatile acting prowess, ranging from serious drama to lighthearted comedy.
Currently, Lowe is also keeping busy as the host and producer of Fox’s game show "The Floor" and is in the midst of releasing the fourth season of his popular interview podcast "Literally! With Rob Lowe." His upcoming film work is equally diverse, starring and producing the horror movie "The Third Parent" alongside Crispin Glover. Additionally, he recently completed work on an indie dark comedy titled "The Musical," featuring Tony Award winner Will Brill and Gillian Jacobs.
Representing Lowe’s interests are agencies WME, Brillstein, and law firm Latham & Watkins. Jennifer Yee McDevitt is represented by Rise Management, alongside the legal team of Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark.
And this is the part most people miss: with such a prolific slate, can one actor truly excel across such varied genres and roles without diluting their impact? What do you think—does Rob Lowe’s career diversification enhance or hamper his artistic legacy? Join the conversation and share your thoughts.
