Keri Russell attached to FX's 'Americans'

RussellKeri Russell is on board as the female lead in the FX drama pilot "The Americans."Project, produced by Fox Television Studios and FX Prods., examines a complex arranged marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington, D.C., in the early 1980s. While Russell will play the wife, Elizabeth Jennings, no actor has been cast yet for her husband, Phillip Jennings.The plot thickens when the Russians begin to grow an affinity for both America and each other.Pilot was written by Joe Weisberg, who will exec produce with "Justified" showrunner Graham Yost, and Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey of DreamWorks Television. "Warrior" helmer Gavin O'Connor will directProduction on "The Americans" is scheduled to begin in late spring, which means other casting will have to be closed soon in order for cameras to start rolling.FX is still debating the fate of "Powers," starring Jason Patric. Sony Television-produced sci-fi pilot from writer Charles Eglee has undergone several revisions and is awaiting a reshoot.Russell became a TV star when she toplined the WB drama "Felicity," which ran from 1998-2002. In 2010 she and Will Arnett starred in the Fox comedy "Running Wilde," but the series lasted only 13 episodes. Bigscreen projects include "Waitress" and "Mission: Impossible III." Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com