TNT announced today that as part of an overhaul of the network’s drama offerings, it has made a series commitment to Paramount Television and Anonymous Content’s highly anticipated adaptation of The Alienist. According to Variety, it was a “$5-million-per-episode deal for the eight-part series,” although it was also reported that the exact number of episodes in the series is “still to be determined.”
This exciting news follows the announcement last month that Cary Fukunaga of True Detective fame will be directing and executive producing the series, with Eric Roth and screenwriter Hossein Amini also on board as executive producers. There has been no word on casting as of yet, but you can be sure that any new developments will be posted here on 17th Street as they arise.
I am beyond excited!
I agree, it’s very exciting. I was especially pleased to hear that it will be an eight-part series. They should really be able to do justice to the complexities of the characters and the story.
Personally, I’d love to hear Mr. Carr’s thoughts on all of these developments. It’s been such a long time since the rights were first bought that it must be quite a surreal feeling for him that the book is finally making it to the screen. I hope we hear something from him soon.
Thank you!
Thanks!!! Let’s hope they reflect the spirit of the books!
I love these books and cannot wait for this series!!