Production has begun on the TNT drama “Monday Mornings,” which is based on the novel of the same name by CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. David E. Kelley is producing the series, along with Gupta.

In a production still TNT sent over (right), Gupta can be seen instructing actor Ving Rhames on some of the nuances of being a surgeon.

“Monday Mornings” is on track to debut in early 2013.