Former 99X and Dave FM morning host, Steve Barnes, is gearing up for the production of a new local TV series. The show, called “High Rise,” will be reminiscent of ‘Melrose Place’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.

“I had this idea a year ago,” Barnes said. “I wanted to do this ‘Melrose Place’ in a high rise. I saw this beautiful building, Terminus. I thought, ‘Man, that’s a perfect place to do a drama.’ “

Production starts in Buckhead at the Terminus buildling on January 25.

The show will be available online at http://www.highrisetheseries.com/ twice a week starting March 31 for 10 weeks as well as Comcast On Demand.

The cast includes local actors: Bryan Brendle, Leland Jones, Kaira Akita, Greg Corbett, Heather Smith, Rob Pralgo and Cynthia Evans. Barnes will have a recurring role as an entertainment attorney (akin to Ari Gold on “Entourage”).

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