CBS is moving forward with a medical spinoff tied to its “Sheriff Country” universe, with “Schitt’s Creek” actor Noah Reid set to headline the new series. Reid will appear as a guest star in two episodes of “Sheriff Country” in its second season, playing Dr. Hudson “Hud” Henshaw.
Multiple outlets report that the “Sheriff Country” guest appearance is intended to operate as a backdoor pilot for the prospective spinoff, which would be set in the same Fire Country–Sheriff Country world. Variety and Deadline describe the spinoff as a medical drama, with a potential series-regular commitment for Reid if CBS decides to order the new project.
TVLine similarly frames the move as early development at CBS, focusing on Reid leading the medical spinoff. The different coverage emphasizes either the backdoor-pilot mechanism (“Sheriff Country” episodes as the test) or the development stage, but all agree on the central casting plan and the character Reid is expected to portray.
