Jean-Yves Berteloot (The Da Vinci Code), John Bregar, Charlotte Legault and Susie Almgren have joined the cast of Jack of Diamonds, a backdoor pilot from Muse Entertainment and Gaumont for Canwest/Global.

The dramedy, directed by Hervé Renoh, is in the vein of Ocean’s Eleven and portrays a thief, played by Berteloot, and his young protégé (Bregar) who plan a series of heists against some of the wealthiest people in world.

The Jack of Diamonds pilot was written by Peter Hume, who is also showrunning.

The director of photography is Michel St. Martin (Prom Wars), the production designer is Donna Noonan (Durham County) and the costume designer is Chattoune Bourrec (Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky).

Michael Prupas of Muse, Joel Rice (Secrets of the Mountain) and Christian Davin of Gaumont serve as executive producers.

Jesse Prupas is producing.

Despite its English language, Jack of Diamonds has also been sold to France 2.