It went away as quickly as it came together. The pilot was actually filmed with Jason Patric, Lucy Punch, and Charles S. Dutton but FX head John Landgraf rejected the pilot without the news making a lot of noise. Today we find out that FX isn’t done trying to get this show together. In fact, they’re hoping to move forward by filming a completely new pilot with a brand new cast. Which means we might have ample opportunity to once again get excited or angry or sad or confused.

Anyway, why wouldn’t this show be delayed? It is based on Powers after all. (Variety)

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Titus Welliver is pretty far from a household name, but a new role in FX’s Powers is bound to raise his profile a little, even if he isn’t quite made the toast of Hollywood. Welliver has, over the years, become a ubiquitous “that guy,” having made appearances on myriad cable and network TV dramas, including Deadwood, Sons of Anarchy, and the The Good Wife.

Jason Patric and Lucy Punch will serve as the stars of Powers, a show that focuses on a police division that solves crimes that involve people with superpowers. Welliver will play a character named Triphammer, an egotistical technology guru that has invented a method of removing and bestowing supernatural powers onto people.

Powers is right now shooting its pilot in Chicago, so a decision on a pickup is a ways down the line, though the buzz behind this show would lead me to believe its very likely. Do it for us, FX. And if not for us, if only so a few more can learn the name “Titus Welliver.” (AOL)

The series contemplates a police division tasked with investigating the crimes committed by those with supernatural powers. The pilot will focus on the murder of a celebrity who also had supernatural powers, a case that Walker is determined to solve “even if it costs him his badge.” Loose cannon, city turned into a war zone, mayor up for re-election, etc.

Just yesterday, Lucy Punch was announced for the role of Deena Pilgrim,Walker’s partner. Charles S. Dutton (Roc!) and Bailee Madison are also on board.

Brian Michael Bendis‘ series focuses around a police department investigating murders related to “powers,” or people with superpowers, who are commonplace in their world. Charles S. Dutton (“Roc,” “House”) will star as Captain Cross, Head of the Department. He’s a strong, magnetic actor who I don’t see enough of. Sometimes I’ll be eating breakfast, or taking a jog, and I’ll say to myself, “hey… Charles S. Dutton.” At which point, I’ll go on YouTube and watch his episode of “Are You Afraid Of The Dark?” Cutter’s Treasure, you guys.

The “Powers” pilot will be directed by Michael Dinner, and adapted by Charles H. Eglee. (Hollywood Reporter)

And FX, perhaps the hottest cable channel to be found right now, wants Chandler for a new show they’re cooking up. “Powers,” a procedural about two police officers who investigate crimes committed by perps with superpowers, has reached out to Chandler, who is awaiting a new script before making a decision on the part. No word on whether Chandler would wear his trademark whistle.

Perhaps the fact that FX has already locked down his TV wife, Connie Britton, in Ryan Murphy‘s “American Horror Story” will influence him. If he jumps on board, he can see his wife at Christmas parties and they can swap stories about FX’s zany VP of Development at the end of long days. Here’s to hoping Aimee Teegarden does a guest stint on”Justified” or something for a very pleasant Taylor family reunion. (Deadline)

The news came from Bendis’ Twitter, on which he posted: “Powers pilot was just greenlit by FX. It’s official! Your window of reading Powers while it was still cool is running out.” Damn it, Bendis, I was going to make that joke. (via The Hollywood Reporter)