According to a HollywoodReporter.com article, “’Undercovers,’ which Abrams co-wrote with Josh Reims, revolves around Steven (Boris Kodjoe) and Samantha (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), a domesticated husband and wife who are re-activated as CIA agents after years of retirement. Parker Kennedy will play Samantha’s younger sister who works at a catering company.’”
Other members of the cast include Gerald McRaney, who previously starred on the CBS sitcom “Major Dad,” which aired from 1989 to 1993. More recently he had a recurring role on the CBS science fiction drama “Jericho” as well as on the HBO historical western drama “Deadwood” and was featured in a few episodes of the NBC political drama “The West Wing.” Ben Schwartz is also part of the cast. He has been a sketch performer for the Upright Citizens Brigade and appeared on an episode of the CBS comedy “Accidentally on Purpose,” which stars ex-“Dharma & Greg” star Jenna Elfman and ex-“Melrose Place” cast member Grant Show.
Besides creating the project, Abrams will also be helming the Warner Bros. TV-produced pilot.
As for Parker Kennedy’s past credits, they include appearing in several episodes of the CW’s science fiction drama “Smallville” and the MTV scripted drama series “Kaya.”