USA Gives 'Dig' Four Additional Episodes

By R. Thomas Umstead
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USA Network has added four episodes to its upcoming drama series DIG, network officials said Tuesday.

The series, which is scheduled to debut March 5, will now feature 10 episodes in its freshman season, said network officials. DIG is produced by Universal Cable Productions and executive produced by Tim Kring (Heroes) and Gideon Raff (Homeland).

“We knew when we saw the exceptional pilot and immersed ourselves into the incredible world of intrigue that Tim and Gideon have created with DIG that we wanted more,” said USA
Network  president Chris McCumber. “With its multi-layered story, international locations, cinematic production and immensely talented cast -- DIG promises to be a must-watch event series.”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.