Doubting Thomas, a new drama pilot for Showtime slated for sometime in 2008, focuses on the family of a televangelist who must soldier on after the father has a stroke. The youngest son, who wants nothing to do with the family business, is forced to return and take over the ministry.

The new series is being co-produced by George Clooney. Brian Kirk, who helmed episodes of The Tudors and Brotherhood, will direct the pilot. John from Cincinnati co-executive producer Peter Spears is writing the pilot script.