George Clooney is developing a GOOD NIGHT GOOD LUCK series for AMC

George Clooney is developing a serial adaptation of his 2005 film Good night and good luck for AMC with its partner Smokehouse Pictures Grant Heslov.

A writer’s room has already been set up to develop the project which is described as a serialized version of the film that is being co-written by Clooney, who also stars in and directs the film. AMC is looking to develop it as a six-episode series.

The film is inspired by the journalists and women who worked alongside Edward R. Murrow in a post-war climate of fear and hysteria. The series follows Sy Steingartner, “a young cameraman at Murrow’s Watch it now, who is forced to juggle his admiration for Murrow and his own ambition. With the top brass of CBS pushing an anti-communist loyalty oath on Murrow and his staff, Sy has an opportunity to rise straight to the top, but only by betraying his mentor in the process. With wit and keen observation, the series addresses how we respond to chaos and the values ​​that drive us to overcome.

Jonathan Glazer (Better call Saul and HBO Succession), is set to serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Clooney and Heslov on the film, with Heslov directing the pilot episode. The film explored issues of media accountability and the title is based on the phrase famous journalist Edward R. Murrow used when he signed off on the airing.

Dan McDermottpresident of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks, said in a statement, “AMC is known for intriguing, grounded characters who leap off the screen and into the cultural zeitgeist. Sy Steingartner is a perfect fit as AMC Icons and we are thrilled to develop the character and the series. We are big fans of Jonathan’s expert storytelling skills, George and Grant’s production prowess, Grant’s directing skills, and the energetic talents of Mark, Todd and Jeff, and we are thrilled to work with everyone in this new venture.

Glatzer added, “Being a huge fan of the film, I didn’t want to copy it, or just make a facsimile of it. Then, we’ve expanded the world to show how the division and hysteria of the times has infiltrated every aspect of daily life. I suppose it’s more of an origin story than where we are today.

Participating CEO David Linde he said: “We are extremely proud of the Oscar nominee Good night and good luck film, and its themes remain frighteningly relevant today, as new threats to democracy arise and trust in the press continues to erode. We are proud to work with AMC, Smokehouse and 2929 to expand the world of film in this exciting new series.”

Todd Wagner, CEO of 2929 Entertainment said: “Good night and good luck and the pressures faced by the men and women of Murrow’s editorial team are more timely than ever. We are thrilled to re-team with our partners George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Participant to bring Jonathan Glatzer’s vision of Murrow to new audiences. AMC’s long history of character-driven storytelling makes this collaboration ideal for the new adaptation of the series.

The film, which also starred David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey Jr., Frank Langella, Tate DonovanAnd Wise Ray, is fantastic and was nominated for six Oscars, including best picture, director and actor. If you haven’t seen it, you should check it out!

Source: THR