With the current TV season winding down, the networks are preparing for their upfront presentations next week, where they will announce the new fall lineups. In recent years, networks have been getting a jump on the upfronts by announcing their new shows early, and today Fox has revealed six programs that have been given series orders, including shows based on hit moviesThe ExorcistandLethal Weapon. The other four shows are dramasAPBandPitch, along with comediesMaking HistoryandThe Mick.

The Exorcist serieshails from20th Century Fox Televisionand Morgan Creek Productions, withJeremy Slater(The Lazarus Effect) writing the script for this psychological thriller. More than four decades after the Academy Award-nominated film solidified itself as thegreatest horror movieever made,The Exorcistreturns in series format as a propulsive psychological thriller following two very different priests tackling one family’s case of horrifyingdemonic possession. The series starsGeena Davisas Angela Rance,Alfonso Herreraas Father Tomas Ortega,Ben Danielsas Father Marcus Lang,Brianne Howeyas Katherine Rance,Hannah Kasulkaas Casey Rance,Alan Ruckas Henry Rance andKurt Egyiawanas Brother Bennett.Jeremy Slaterserves as executive producer withRolin Jones,James Robinson,Barbara Wall,David RobinsonandRupert Wyatt, who directed the pilot episode.

TheLethal Weapon TV showis based on the hit movie franchise, which rides along with classic cop duo Martin Riggs (Clayne Crawford) and Roger Murtaugh (Damon Wayans, Sr.) as they work a crime-ridden beat in modern-day Los Angeles. The supporting cast includesJordana Brewsteras Dr. Maureen “Mo” Cahill,Kevin Rahmas Captain Brooks Avery andKeesha Sharpas Trish Murtaugh.Matt Miller(Chuck,Forever) wrote the pilot script and will executive produce withDan Lin,Jennifer GwartzandMcG, who directed the pilot episodes.

The network also issued a series order forAPB, which hails from 20th Century Fox Television and series creatorMatt Nix(Burn Notice. Inspired by true events,APBis about the Chicago Police Department spiraling out of control amid sky-high crime, officer-involved shootings, cover-ups and corruption. After witnessing a violent crime first-hand, genius tech billionaire Gideon Reeves (Justin Kirk), decides to do something about it, putting up millions of dollars of his own money to take over the troubled 13th Precinct and reboot it as a private police force: better, faster and smarter than anything seen before. With cutting-edge technology and revolutionary new ideas, Gideon plans to rethink everything about the way cops fight crime. The cast also includesNatalie Martinezas Officer Theresa Murphy,Eric Winteras Scott Murphy,Ernie Hudsonas Sgt. Ned Conrad,Taylor Handleyas Officer Nicholas Brandt,Tamberla Perryas Officer Tasha Goss andCaitlin Staseyas Ada Hamilton.Dennis Kim,Todd Hoffman,Robert Friedmanalso serve as executive producers with the pilot’s director,Len Wiseman.

The network’sPitchis the emotional story of young pitcher Ginny Baker (Kylie Bunbury), a beautiful, tough and incredibly gifted athlete who instantly becomes the most famous person in the country when she’s called up by the San Diego Padres, making her the first woman to play Major League Baseball. The supporting cast includesMark-Paul Gosselaaras Mike Lawson,Ali Larteras Amelia Slater,Mark Consuelosas Oscar Arguella,Dan Lauriaas Al Luongo,Michael Beachas Bill BakerBob Balabanas Frank Reid,Mo McRaeas Blip Sanders,Meagan Holderas Evelyn Sanders andTim Joas Eliot.Dan FogelmanandRick Singerwrote the pilot script, which was directed byParis Barclay, who all executive produce withTony Bill,Helen Bartlett,Jess RosenthalandKevin Falls.

The network’s two new comedies areMaking HistoryandThe Mick.Making Historychronicles three friends from two different centuries as they attempt to balance the thrill of time travel with the mundane concerns of their present-day lives. Two shows in one, it’s both a rollicking historical adventure, and a contemporary comedy about love, friendship and trying to fit in to an increasingly complex and impersonal world. The cast includesAdam Pallyas Dan,Leighton Meesteras Deborah andYassir Lesteras Chris. Julius “Goldie” Sharpe wrote the pilot script, which was directed byJared Hess(Napoleon Dynamite.Phil Lord,Chris MillerandSeth Cohenexecutive produce alongside the writer and director.

The Mickfollows Mackenzie “The Mick” Murphy (Kaitlin Olson), a brash, blue collar, two-bit hustler who has spent her entire life gaming the system and shirking any semblance of responsibility. But when her estranged sister and billionaire brother-in-law flee the country to escape federal charges, the opulent, care-free life Mickey has always envied is finally within reach… But there is one minor catch: she must assume custody of her sister’s three rich, entitled, high-maintenance children. The cast also includesSofia Black-D’Eliaas Sabrina,Thomas Barbuscaas Chip,Jack Stantonas Ben,Carla Jimenezas Alba andSusan Parkas Liz.John CherninandDave Cherninwrote the pilot script and will executive produce withNick Frenkel,Oly ObstandRandall Einhorn, who directed the pilot.