According to Variety, Michael Chiklis (The Shield) has signed on to star in ABC's new drama pilot No Ordinary Family. He is also going to serve as a co-exec producer.

In addition to this, Chiklis has also sealed a development deal with ABC Studios to produce new projects. Chiklis spent four seasons with ABC when he was working on (The Commish).

No Ordinary Family is based on pilot from Jon Harmon Feldman. It centers on a family that suddenly develops special powers.

"The only thing better than watching Michael Chiklis act is getting to write for him," Berlanti stated. "Our team is over the moon."