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NBC Acquires U.S. broadcast rights to EuropaCorp Television‘s “Taxi Brooklyn,” Starring José Zúñiga

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José Zúñiga is Brooklyn bound…

NBC has acquired the U.S. broadcast rights to EuropaCorp Television‘s action/comedy series Taxi Brooklyn, starring the Honduran-born American actor.

José Zúñiga

The 12-episode series, based on Luc Besson‘s Taxi feature film franchise, stars Grey’s Anatomy alumna Chyler Leigh and Inglourious Basterds’ Jacky Ido.

Leigh portrays Detective Caitlyn “Cat” Sullivan, who is determined to find out the truth about the death of her father, an New York PD detective who was killed in the line of duty. When her stubborn character and recklessness behind the wheel see her demoted to foot patrol, she teams with the highly skilled and charming Marseille-born cabbie Leo Romba. Realizing Leo lied on his immigration form, Cat offers him a deal: in exchange for his driving prowess and taxi, she will help Leo with his papers situation. He becomes her personal driver and police consultant as they race through the streets of New York City solving cases.

Formerly known as Taxi: Brooklyn South, Taxi Brooklyn was shot in English in the titular borough along with Manhattan and Queens.

No word on Zúñiga’s character in the series, which NBC plans to debut the series this summer.

Former Blue Bloods co-star Jennifer Esposito, Ally Walker, James Colby, Bill Heck and Raul Casso round out the cast.

The series hails from EuropaCorp Television with the participation of France’s TF1 which starts airing the series April 14.

Zúñiga’s previous television credits include 24, Prison Break, CSI: Miami, The Event, Scandal, Person of Interest and Dexter.

Ramirez Promoted to Series Regular on CBS’ “Blue Bloods”

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It’s a blue day for Marisa Ramirez…

The 35-year-old Latina actress has been promoted to series regular on CBS’ Blue Bloods, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Marisa Ramirez on Blue Bloods

Ramirez, who had a recurring arc on the police drama at the end of season three, replaces actress Jennifer Esposito.

Ramirez will stay on as Detective Maria Baez, the former and now full-time partner for Donnie Wahlberg‘s character Detective Danny Reagan.

Marisa Ramirez on Blue Bloods

“It all still feels a bit surreal,” Ramirez tells THR. “From the first day, everyone was so welcoming. Working with Donnie and the cast and crew of Blue Bloods can spoil a girl.  Total pros, each and every one, and all so supportive. I just enjoyed every minute. Truly, I never dreamed I would be coming back as a regular. To say I am grateful is an understatement.”

Ramirez’s promotion comes after CBS tried three different female leads opposite Wahlberg last season. Megan Ketch had a four-episode trial and Megan Boone filled in for three.

The void was created when series regular Esposito was put on an indefinite medical leave by the show’s producer CBS Television Studios.

Esposito, who has Celiac disease, was put on medical leave and ultimately parted ways with the drama

Ramirez’s credits include ABC‘s Body of Proof, Against the Wall, Spartacus and The Young and the Restless.

Blue Bloods returns Fridays in the fall on CBS.

Ramirez Lands Recurring Role on CBS’ “Blue Bloods”

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It’s a bloody good time to be Marisa Ramirez…

The 35-year-old Latina actress has landed a recurring role on CBS’ Blue Bloods.

Marisa Ramirez

Ramirez will portray Detective Maria Baez in a five-episode arc on the series. She’ll be partnered with Donnie Wahlberg’s character Detective Danny Reagan.

The recurring role comes with the option for Ramirez to continue as a series regular next season.

Her first episode on Blue Bloods airs this Friday. She’s filling the void left by the departure of series regular Jennifer Esposito, who was put on an indefinite medical leave by CBS Television Studios last fall.

Ramirez, who has had a recurring role on ABC’s Body Of Proof this season, has previously guest-starred on The Mentalist, Bones and Rizzoli & Isles.