14 years ago, we learned that Denis Leary's Apostle production company was developing a television series based on Andrew Niccol's sci-fi drama "Gattaca." It was a vague announcement buried in a story about the conclusion of Leary's FX show "Rescue Me." There wasn't so much as a logline. All we knew was that Gil Grant, a relentlessly mainstream TV writer best known for working on "24" and "NCIS," had been placed in charge of developing this cerebral property for Apostle. Nothing ever came of it, and we all forgot it was ever a thing — until today.
According to Deadline, "Homeland" co-creators Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa are developing a "Gattaca" series for Showtime via Sony Pictures Television. There's nary a word about Apostle in the trade break, but one of the original film's producers, Danny DeVito, is back in the fold. These are talented folks, but was there a...
According to Deadline, "Homeland" co-creators Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa are developing a "Gattaca" series for Showtime via Sony Pictures Television. There's nary a word about Apostle in the trade break, but one of the original film's producers, Danny DeVito, is back in the fold. These are talented folks, but was there a...
- 3/16/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 15 of season 6. The episode is entitled, "Forest For The Trees," and it turns out that we're going to see some extremely intense and intriguing action go down when Sam and Callen get kidnapped after looking into a new tip about a Nsa agent that went missing, and more. In the new,15th episode press release: Callen and Sam are going to get kidnapped when they follow a tip about a missing Nsa agent. Press release number 2: Callen and Sam will get kidnapped when they follow an anonymous tip about a missing Nsa agent. When the team discovers they are nowhere to be found, they will realize it could have been a trap set by terrorists. Guest stars feature: Jaylen Moore Stephen Monroe Taylor Julian Graham Ayman Samman Martin Smair (Imposter) Oscar Willits Joseph Abaq...
- 2/2/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Last night, CBS served up the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angles" episode 20 of season 5, and it appears that things will get very interesting and dramatic as Hetty tries to deny Kensi's return for a while, thinking she may not be ready, and more. The episode is titled, "Windfall." In the new,20th episode, The NCIS: Los Angeles team is going to investigate a case involving a former marine who is being tracked down by members of al Qaeda for embezzling money from Iraq. In response, Hetty will get Nell to join Deeks in the field. In the meantime, Eric will be given a new partner in Ops. Guest stars are going to include: Rick Peters (Adrian Davis), Tom Schanley (Gabriel Stanfill), Jay Cramer (Brian Foster), Ray Santiago (Little Dip), Miguel Perez (Harold Wells), Kevin Will (Corey Simms), Nick Massouh (Mazhar Tarik), and Yvonee Huff...
- 4/2/2014
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
Recently, CBS released the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 20 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Windfall," and it sounds like things will get pretty intriguing as NCIS L.A. team tries to crack a case, involving a former marine who's in some deep trouble, and more. In the new,20th episode press release: The team will investigate a case that will call Nell to join Deeks in the field, while Eric is given a new partner in Ops. Press release number 2: When the NCIS: Los Angeles team investigates a case involving a former marine who is being tracked down by members of al Qaeda for embezzling money from Iraq, Hetty will assign Nell to join Deeks in the field. In the meantime, Eric will be given a new partner in Ops. Guest stars will feature: Rick Peters (Adrian Davis), Tom Schanley (Gabriel Stanfill...
- 4/1/2014
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
New NCIS Los Angeles season 5,episode 9 shocking spoilers & clips hit the net. Last night, CBS released the new spoilers and sneak peek/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 9 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Recovery," and it appears to be quite interesting and shocking as Deeks reveals some surprising,hidden feelings to Kensi, and more! In the new "Recovery" episode, Kensi and Deeks are going to end up, going undercover at a rehab center to investigate the death of a Navy officer. Kensi will go deep,deep undercover as a nutritionist ,and Deeks is going to pose as a new patient at a rehab center to investigate the death of a Navy officer. William Russ is going to guest star as Martin Lake, owner of Tranquility Villa. Other guest stars are going to feature: Bradford Anderson as Val Winkler, Molly Hagan as Peggy Winant, Kaitlyn Benson as Heather Williams,...
- 11/13/2013
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
New NCIS Los Angeles season 5,episode 9 official spoilers,plotline revealed by CBS. Recently, CBS dished out the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 9 of season 5. The episode is entitled, "Recovery, " and it sounds like things will get quite interesting as Deeks and Kensi go deep undercover to investigate a Navy Officer murder case, and more. In the new,9th episode press release: Kensi and Deeks are going to go undercover at a rehab center to investigate the death of a Navy officer. Press release number 2: Kensi will go undercover as a nutritionist and Deeks will pose as a new patient at a rehab center to investigate the death of a Navy officer. William Russ is going to guest star as Martin Lake, owner of Tranquility Villa. Other guest stars will feature: Bradford Anderson as Val Winkler, Molly Hagan as Peggy Winant, Kaitlyn Benson as Heather Williams,...
- 11/12/2013
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
Stuart Townsend will topline a conspiracy thriller series called "Xiii" for Canada's Prodigy Pictures and France's Cipango. The series is set to air in France on Canal Plus in 2011 and on Showcase in Canada in spring 2011.
The hourlong drama is based on Jean Van Hamme's eponymous graphic novel, which has sold 13 million copies worldwide since the first volume was published 25 years ago.
Townsend will play "Xiii," a former secret agent who cannot remember his past and thus sets out to uncover his true identity. Hunted by an anti-government organization, Xiii quickly realizes that the closer he gets to the truth, the more deadly the mission becomes.
Prodigy's Jay Firestone is executive producing along with Cipango's Edouard De Vesinne and Thomas Anargyros. Gil Grant ("NCIS: Los Angeles," "24") wrote the pilot episode and will serve as the series' showrunner and executive producer. Peter Mohan will co-executive produce the project.
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The hourlong drama is based on Jean Van Hamme's eponymous graphic novel, which has sold 13 million copies worldwide since the first volume was published 25 years ago.
Townsend will play "Xiii," a former secret agent who cannot remember his past and thus sets out to uncover his true identity. Hunted by an anti-government organization, Xiii quickly realizes that the closer he gets to the truth, the more deadly the mission becomes.
Prodigy's Jay Firestone is executive producing along with Cipango's Edouard De Vesinne and Thomas Anargyros. Gil Grant ("NCIS: Los Angeles," "24") wrote the pilot episode and will serve as the series' showrunner and executive producer. Peter Mohan will co-executive produce the project.
Duane Clark...
- 8/26/2010
- by By Elizabeth Guider
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
William Peter Blatty, the author of the original novel The Exorcist, is supposedly reteaming with William Friedkin, director of the 1973 film for another version of the story. Though, according to Blatty, this new project won’t be going to theater screens. Instead, it will be a four-hour miniseries made for television.
Bloody Disgusting recently found this interview with the author, and when asked if he would change anything about the original film, Blatty stated:
“Yes and no. I would love to have been able to include the subplot involving Karl and his daughter Elvira which I did in my first draft, but that script ran to 172 pages, much, much too long. But I might have it my way in the near future, inasmuch as I’ve written an Exorcist miniseries script that not only faithfully includes all the main elements of the novel, but also some rather spooky new material and scenes,...
Bloody Disgusting recently found this interview with the author, and when asked if he would change anything about the original film, Blatty stated:
“Yes and no. I would love to have been able to include the subplot involving Karl and his daughter Elvira which I did in my first draft, but that script ran to 172 pages, much, much too long. But I might have it my way in the near future, inasmuch as I’ve written an Exorcist miniseries script that not only faithfully includes all the main elements of the novel, but also some rather spooky new material and scenes,...
- 11/16/2009
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
Let's start with the most interesting TV news tonight: MTV got to sit down with Gil Grant (24, NCIS:La), writer of the upcoming Gattaca television series, and managed to get some fascinating info from him. If you were wondering how Andrew Niccol's film would be adapted to TV, I have two words for you: Police procedural. While it's far from a unique concept on television, the idea of making one of the cops an Invalid (a person born without the benefit of genetic diagnosis), and another a genetically superior Valid, does seem somewhat inspired. There's a reason police procedurals have taken off so much---they're simply perfectly suited to TV storytelling. It also works well for this particular project because being in a police station will give us an inside glimpse into Gattaca's society of genetic have and have-nots. Grant is also adding another concept not found in the film,...
- 11/13/2009
- by Devindra Hardawar
- Slash Film
The idea of a “Gattaca” TV show sounds like a winner when I first heard it, but the idea of turning Andrew Niccol’s perfectly honed world into another generic TV cop show on TV? Aw, man, I don’t know, that sounds, well, generic to me. In any case, Gil Grant, who has been assigned to adapt the movie into a TV show for producer Denis Leary recently talked to MTV about his approach to the show. Grant confirms that Andrew Niccol has nothing to do with the show, will probably have no involvement whatsoever, and for better or worst, Grant plans to introduce a more procedural cop show vibe into “Gattaca”. Grant is no stranger to procedural shows, having worked on the incredibly dull but unfathomably popular “NCIS” shows, as well as the more enjoyable “24″. “I came up with a world which is populated with Valids and Invalids,...
- 11/12/2009
- by Nix
- SciFiCool.com
A couple weeks ago, Variety ran a story about what's next for Denis Leary, Jim Serpico and Apostle Films after the hit FX series "Rescue Me" wraps up in 2011. Tucked away at the end of the story was a brief bit about plans to produce a future-set one hour police procedural based on the Andrew Niccol-directed "Gattaca." Writer/producer Gil Grant, whose previous TV credits include "24" and "NCIS: Los Angeles," was named as the scribe, but that was where the news ended.
"Gattaca," released in 1997, didn't explode at the box office. It's attracted quite a following in its home video afterlife however, and deservedly so. You've got Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law starring in a futuristic thriller set in a world divided between Valids -- people who were genetically altered in utero to "reach their full potential" as humans -- and Invalids, or those born through natural means.
"Gattaca," released in 1997, didn't explode at the box office. It's attracted quite a following in its home video afterlife however, and deservedly so. You've got Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law starring in a futuristic thriller set in a world divided between Valids -- people who were genetically altered in utero to "reach their full potential" as humans -- and Invalids, or those born through natural means.
- 11/12/2009
- by Adam Rosenberg
- MTV Movies Blog
Andrew Niccol's Gattaca is one of my all time favourite science-fiction movies, so you can imagine how my ears might perk up at the mention of the film being turned into a television series. The details, however, are still a bit sketchy at the moment, and it's hard to say whether or not it will even come close to capturing the myriad of intriguing ideas contained within the film. Buried away within a Variety [1] article about Denis Leary, Jim Serpico and their Apostle Films production company is the following bit of news: "Next up, the company has secured the rights to the feature film "Gattica," which they plan to develop as a one-hour police procedural set in the future. The "Gattica" smallscreen adaptation will be written by Gil Grant and is being developed through Sony TV's international division." Yes, they misspelled the name of the movie (I guess they...
- 10/30/2009
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Variety is reporting some odd news today. It seems that Denis Leary’s production company, Apostle Films (Rescue Me) have bought the rights to turn one of our favorite scifi films, Gattaca, into a one-hour police procedural television drama.
The man in charge of pushing the pen is Gil Grant, who besides a few episodes of 24, doesn't have much experience as a showrunner.
I don't want to sound like a spoil sport or anything, but a Gattaca television show that's seen from the point of view of cops doesn't sit well with me. The world of Gattaca is dystopian, where the cops are the enforcers of outrageous discriminations based on genetics. They seek out "invalids" (or those people trying to pass as genetically superior) and essentially destroy them. Seems to me, the company has bought a sellable name rather than a story they intend to be true to.
Another thing to note,...
The man in charge of pushing the pen is Gil Grant, who besides a few episodes of 24, doesn't have much experience as a showrunner.
I don't want to sound like a spoil sport or anything, but a Gattaca television show that's seen from the point of view of cops doesn't sit well with me. The world of Gattaca is dystopian, where the cops are the enforcers of outrageous discriminations based on genetics. They seek out "invalids" (or those people trying to pass as genetically superior) and essentially destroy them. Seems to me, the company has bought a sellable name rather than a story they intend to be true to.
Another thing to note,...
- 10/30/2009
- QuietEarth.us
We don't know a lot about this project yet, but buried in a trade break about Denis Leary's production shingle Apostle Films, which is developing a bunch of new shows to prepare for Rescue Me's scheduled 2011 end point, there's an interesting piece of detail. The company has bought the rights to Gattaca, Andrew Niccol's 1997 sci-fi film, and will develop it as a television series. Variety specifically says this: The company has secured the rights to the feature film Gattica [sic], which they plan to develop as a one-hour police procedural set in the future. The Gattica smallscreen adaptation will be written by Gil Grant and is being developed through Sony TV's international division. Ok, setting aside the misspelling, that's a weird bit of news. Gattaca, which created a society in which DNA determines a person's place in society, was a film about human determination and ability, class and discrimination.
- 10/30/2009
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
Buried at the end of a Variety article about Denis Leary’s Apostle Films production company, their next project is briefly mentioned, which just so happens to be a TV series based on the movie Gattaca. Next up, the company has secured the rights to the feature film "Gattica," [sic] which they plan to develop as a one-hour police procedural set in the future. The "Gattica" smallscreen adaptation will be written by Gil Grant and is being developed through Sony...
- 10/30/2009
- by Paul Tassi
- JoBlo.com
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