With his latest film, 'Takers,' opening on August 27, Michael Ealy is hot demand these days.

Not only is the Maryland native slated to do some recurring work on CBS' Emmy-nominated drama 'The Good Wife,' but he has just signed on to co-star in 'Common Law,' a new police drama on USA Network.

The Aussiello Files state that Ealy will play LAPD officer Travis Marks, who is charismatic, casually attired, and unshaven; the polar opposite of his police partner, Wes Mitchell.

An abandoned baby who was raised in eight foster homes, Travis lives in a motel and is quite comfortable being carefree. In contrast to the rigid Wes, Travis is a freewheeling, impulsive maverick, not to mention an avid womanizer who is extremely successful with the ladies. When Travis and Wes' professional partnership begins deteriorating, their captain insists that they attend traditional couples counseling.

Casting on the other lead role has yet to be determined.

Should the series be picked up by USA, Jon Turteltaub, known for directing both 'National Treasure' movies and more recently 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice,' will produce it.