Deschanel Toplines Fox's 'Bones'

By Nellie Andreeva

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Emily Deschanel tops the cast of Fox's drama pilot "Bones." Deschanel will play a crime-solving forensic anthropologist, enlisted in cases when other investigative avenues fail.

Deschanel appeared on big screens this year in "Boogeyman." Her other credits include the 2002 miniseries "Rose Red."

FOX Finds Familiar Pilot Lead

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) FOX has taped up-and-coming young actress Emily Deschanel as the lead in the drama pilot "Bones," heading an intense round of casting between FOX and ABC, with at least five shows and six actors in play. Deschanel is set to play a forensic anthropologist in "Bones," which is based on the writings and real life of Kathy Reich ("Deja Dead").

Daughter of cinematographer Caleb and sister of actress Zooey ("Almost Famous"), Deschanel can currently be seen starring opposite Barry Watson in the big screen horror hit "Boogeyman." Her limited television appearances include spots on "Providence" and "Crossing Jordan."