Exclusive: The story of former Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher is in the works for the small screen. Will Staples has teamed with Working Title and The New York Times to develop a limited series about Gallagher, who was acquitted of murder in a high-profile war crimes trial two years ago.
Staples will write the series, based on Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Phillips’ upcoming book Alpha: Eddie Gallagher and the War for the Soul of the Navy SEALs and his New York Times article “Navy SEALs Were Warned Against Reporting Their Chief for War Crimes.”
The story is an epic account of the startling accusations against former Navy Seal chief, Eddie Gallagher, and the courtroom battle that exposed the dark underbelly of America’s special forces.
Gallagher came to national attention in September 2018 when he was charged with stabbing to death an injured 17-year-old Isis prisoner,...
Staples will write the series, based on Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Phillips’ upcoming book Alpha: Eddie Gallagher and the War for the Soul of the Navy SEALs and his New York Times article “Navy SEALs Were Warned Against Reporting Their Chief for War Crimes.”
The story is an epic account of the startling accusations against former Navy Seal chief, Eddie Gallagher, and the courtroom battle that exposed the dark underbelly of America’s special forces.
Gallagher came to national attention in September 2018 when he was charged with stabbing to death an injured 17-year-old Isis prisoner,...
- 6/7/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Working Title Television has nabbed rights to Stacey Abrams’ new novel While Justice Sleeps. The NBCUniversal-backed producer won the rights in a competitive battle and will adapt it as a television series.
The legal thriller, which is being published today by Penguin Random House, follows a Supreme Court justice whose descent into a coma plunges the court, and the country, into turmoil.
It follows Avery Keene, a brilliant young law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, who is doing her best to hold her life together; excelling in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the shocking news breaks that Wynn – the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases – has slipped into a coma, Avery’s life turns upside down. She is immediately notified that Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney.
The legal thriller, which is being published today by Penguin Random House, follows a Supreme Court justice whose descent into a coma plunges the court, and the country, into turmoil.
It follows Avery Keene, a brilliant young law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, who is doing her best to hold her life together; excelling in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the shocking news breaks that Wynn – the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases – has slipped into a coma, Avery’s life turns upside down. She is immediately notified that Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney.
- 5/11/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Stacey Abrams’ latest novel, “While Justice Sleeps,” will be adapted for a series by Working Title Television, part of NBCUniversal International Studios. The announcement comes after a high-stakes bidding war for the former member of the Georgia House of Representatives and fervent voting activist’s new legal thriller. The Universal Studios Group division prevailed and won the rights to the book, which is out Tuesday from Penguin Random House.
“After weathering the competitive storm to secure Stacey’s novel, we are elated to have come out on top,” said Tim Bevan, co-chairman, Working Title Television, in a statement. “This is one of those rare moments when the opportunity feels right, and we look forward to developing this thrilling project with the multi-hyphenate Abrams.”
“As the media landscape continues to flourish with infinite content, we are excited to embark on this journey with Stacey, who has played an instrumental role in the American narrative and now,...
“After weathering the competitive storm to secure Stacey’s novel, we are elated to have come out on top,” said Tim Bevan, co-chairman, Working Title Television, in a statement. “This is one of those rare moments when the opportunity feels right, and we look forward to developing this thrilling project with the multi-hyphenate Abrams.”
“As the media landscape continues to flourish with infinite content, we are excited to embark on this journey with Stacey, who has played an instrumental role in the American narrative and now,...
- 5/11/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
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