ABC is developing an hour-long sudsy drama called THE MARQUIS from Executive Producers Greg Berlanti (BROTHERS & SISTERS; DAWSON’S CREEK), Julie Plec (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES) and Sarah Schechter, reports Deadline.com. THE MARQUIS is described as, “A sexy and twisted character soap set in the most iconic and exclusive building in Manhattan.” The script comes from Executive Producer Jake Coburn, who previously penned for GOSSIP GIRL and DIRTY SEXY MONEY.