According to Variety, Helmer F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job) has signed to direct Sean Bailey's ABC drama pilot Enemies. The helmer's last pilot was 1999's Fox drama Ryan Caufield: Year One. His past credits include The Negotiator, Be Cool, Set it Off and Friday.

Enemies, from Bailey and Ken Olin, is a thriller about two childhood pals who've become bitter rivals. Touchstone is producing.