| Genre: | Drama |
| Creator: | Drew Goddard |
| Based On: | HPI |
| Showrunner: | Todd Harthan |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Producer: | Kaitlin Olson |
| Network: | ABC |
High Potential is an upcoming American drama television series created by Drew Goddard for ABC. It is based on the 2021 French television series HPI. The series is set to premiere on September 17, 2024.
On September 20, 2022, High Potential was given a pilot order by ABC. The pilot is written by Drew Goddard.[1] On May 16, 2023, High Potential was picked to series by ABC. The series is created by Goddard who is expected to executive produce alongside Sarah Esberg, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, Pierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret, Jean Nainchrik, and Alethea Jones. Jones also directed the pilot. Thomas also is expected to serve as the showrunner. Kaitlin Olson is expected to serve a producer. Production companies involved with the series are Goddard Textiles, Spondoolie Productions, Itinéraire Productions, Septembre Productions, and ABC Signature.[2] On June 5, 2024, Thomas exited as the showrunner for the series.[3] On June 21, 2024, Todd Harthan was announced as the new showrunner who also serves as an executive producer, replacing Thomas.[4] It is slated to premiere on September 17, 2024.[5]
Upon the series pickup announcement, Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb, and Judy Reyes were cast in starring roles.[2] On July 1, 2024, Garret Dillahunt joined cast in a recurring capacity.[6] On August 21, 2024, Taran Killam was cast in a recurring role.[7]