USA Network's 'Shooter' Pilot: Ryan Phillippe, Shantel VanSanten, Mark Wahlberg Series Order!

Based on the 2007 Paramount feature film, of the same starring Mark Wahlberg, Shooter has been granted a series order from USA Network. The cast features Shantel VanSanten (One Tree Hill), Ryan Phillippe (Crash), Emily Rios (Breaking Bad), and Omar Epps (House) in the USA drama, which will also be executive produced by Wahlberg.

As we previously mentioned, a pilot order was first given to the project from Paramount TV and Universal Cable Prods. The USA drama is inspired by author Stephen Hunter's novel, Point of Impact. The plot revolves around an ex-Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger (Phillippe), who is recruited to thwart a presidential assassination. Swagger hen becomes framed for the heinous crime.

According to TV Line, after green lighting Falling Water back in January, Shooter has become the the second pilot to get a series order from USA. Interestingly, we'll see how the show extends the plot of a two-hour movie. Of course, Stephen Hunter's novel, Point of Impact, could have more characters and subplots that weren't introduced in the flick.

Check out who's playing what in the cast:

After breaking up with Barry Allen on the sophomore season of The Flash, Shanel VanSanten will play Julie Swagger, the wife and best friend of Bob. While the Marine sniper was deployed, Julie (VanSanten) remained tough and strong for their daughter. With her husband back at home, she worked hard to create their life together. With her husband living off the grid, Julie's marriage is suddenly shattered by the events that no one saw coming.

The Wood actor, Omar Epps, has landed the role of Swagger's former commanding officer-turned-Secret Service agent Isaac Johnson. After Swagger is put into action, Johnson (Epps) is ultimately the person responsible for the double-cross and framing him for the assassination attempt.

Emily Rios will play role of Nadine Memphis, an ambitious young FBI agent. Memphis (Rios) unravels a conspiracy with Swagger. At the center of the conspiracy, Memphis now has a target on her back. She is forced to form an uneasy alliance with Swagger.

No word yet on when Shooter will make its official premiere on USA Network.

Readers, are you excited to see Shooter?