Showtime renews trio of shows

'House of Lies''Californication'Showtime has purchased new seasons of "Shameless," "House of Lies" and "Californication." Presently in the second season, "Shameless" has been doing well for that pay cabler and Don Cheadle starrer "House of Lies" is off and away to an excellent start after starting at the begining of The month of january. The renewal will mark a sixth season for "Californication," which first showed underneath the Bob Greenblatt era at Showtime. Although Greenblatt assisted develop "Shameless," both it and "House of Lies" hit the environment after David Nevins required over as leader this year. While "Dexter" continues to be most-viewed show on Showtime, "Shameless" isn't any. 2 and earnings 4.7 million audiences per week when including original and repeat telecasts, in addition to Digital recording device and when needed viewing. "These three shows are clearly resonating with audiences as evidenced by their steady growth on Sunday nights," stated Nevins. "I so appreciate that all these series has this type of obvious and distinctive voice." "Shameless" is dependant on the U.K. series from Paul Abbott in regards to a Chicago family that struggles in tough economic occasions. Cast is headlined by Emmy Rossum and William H. Macy. Skein comes from Warner Bros. TV while Abbott professional produces with John Wells and Andrew Stearn. Laffer "House of Lies," about several energy-hungry consultants brought by Cheadle, is dependant on a singular by author Martin Kihn and it has carried out well in the publish-"Shameless" 10 p.m. timeslot. Weekly cumulative average is available in only a fraction under 4 million audiences. Matthew Carnahan produced the skein, that is created internally, and that he professional produces with Cheadle, Jessika Borsiczky and Stephen Hopkins. For "Californication," skein expires 10% from last year and earnings 2.9 million cumulative audiences. David Duchovny stars like a sex-addicted novelist who juggles his personal and professional lives. He professional produces with creator Tom Kapinos. These renewal come for Showtime following the internet lately completed the very first season of terrorist drama "Homeland," which gained healthy rankings and will also be back later this season. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com