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Posted: Wed., Sep. 3, 2008, 8:00pm PT

Leisha Hailey to top 'L Word' spinoff

Ilene Chaiken to write, produce Showtime pilot

Leisha Hailey

Showtime is hoping to extend the life of its 'L Word' franchise with a spinoff starring Leisha Hailey.

Showtime is hoping to extend the life of its "L Word" franchise with a spinoff starring Leisha Hailey.

Thesp has signed on to shoot a pilot presentation for the pay cabler.

Ilene Chaiken, creator and exec producer of "The L Word," will write and produce the pilot. Shooting is skedded for December.

Since 2004, Hailey has played Alice on "The L Word," a series about a group of gay and straight women living in a trendy Los Angeles neighborhood. The sixth and final season of the Showtime-produced skein is slated to run in January.


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