WGN America has ordered a ten-part series called Ten Commandments as part of its ambitions to become a “destination for original content”.
Over ten nights, ten different filmmakers will share their modern interpretation of that commandment. They include Gus Van Sant, Lee Daniels, Jim Sheridan, Wes Craven and Michael Cera.
It will be produced by The Weinstein Company, with Bruce Cohen and Bob Weinstein producing.
Ten Commandments is the latest original drama to be commissioned by WGN America.
Salem, which debuts on April 20, re-examines the infamous witch trials in 17th Century Massachusetts.
It is created, executive produced and written by Brannon Braga and Adam Simon, and produced by Fox 21.
The cast includes Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Ashley Madekwe, Xander Berkeley, Tamzin Merchant and Elise Eberle.
Manhattan, which begins production in New Mexico in March ahead of its July premiere, focuses on the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb.
It is written and created by Sam Shaw, who executive produces alongside David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Marcy Ross. Thomas Schlamme directs and executive produces under his Shoe Money Productions banner.
Tribune Studios produces in partnership with Skydance Television and Lionsgate Television.
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