Hawai'i series on the ropes

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A Chuck Norris TV series based in Hawai'i could still make it on the air even though NBC has pulled out of the project, the actor's brother said.

Aaron Norris, the show's producer, said no specific reason was given for the network's decision "We're trying to resurrect it," Norris said.

To that end, Norris said he has met with two other studios previously interested in the series.

Chuck Norris, who starred in "Walker, Texas Ranger" for nine years, was to portray a U.S. Coast Guard commander in "The Guard."

The series, which was to begin filming 22 episodes on O'ahu in July, was being co-produced by Norris Brothers Entertainment and Lions Gate Entertainment.

The Norris brothers have been working with the Hawai'i Film Office on the project since April 2002.

"We strongly believe that this series was ideally suited for Hawai'i, and I'm convinced this series will resurface," state Film Commissioner Donne Dawson said.