The Big Bang Theory,
Frasier) and Marc Velez, who heads up Lee Daniels Entertainment. Original series co-creator Neal Marlens is attached as a consultant.
The Wonder Years: Paul (Josh Saviano, left), Kevin (Fred Savage) and Winnie (Danica McKellar)
Fred Savage, the star of
The Wonder Years‘ original run, will also be on hand to executive produce and direct the pilot, after Savage and Patterson worked together on a separate pilot last year.
Daniels, Velez, Patterson and Savage reportedly brought the idea directly to former ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke, who previously singled out the show as one of the programs that made her want to work in television.