Eric Winter has been cast as Jake, the male lead in TNT’s new drama pilot ‘Scent Of The Missing,’ Deadline is reporting. The series, which is co-written and executive produced by Carol Mendelsohn, Melissa R. Byer and Treena Hancock, is based on the book by Susannah Charleson.

‘Scent Of The Missing’ will follow Susannah, to be played by Tricia Helfer, a strong-willed K-9 Search and Rescue volunteer who works with her mischievous golden retriever, Puzzle. Jake is part of the search and rescue team as well, with his dog Shadow.

Winter joins ‘Scent Of The Missing’ after having a major recurring role on CBS’ ‘The Mentalist’ last season. He also has a recurring role on ABC’s upcoming mid-season dramedy ‘Good Christian Belles,’ and recently shot the indie film ‘Fire With Fire’ with Josh Duhamel and Bruce Willis.

Written by: Karen Benardello