Washington set to produce cop drama

Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington is setting his sights on a return to the small screen - he's in negotiations to produce a new police drama.

The Training Day star is eyeing a role as executive producer on upcoming TV show Billy Stiles, about a gang member who becomes a cop, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Washington started his career with a role on NBC network series St. Elsewhere in the 1980s before finding success in Hollywood.

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