FOX has announced plans for a drama series adaptation of the Taylor Sheridan-penned and David Mackenzie-directed 2016 gritty modern western film “Hell or High Water”.
In the series version, a ruthless oil tycoon attempts to plunder a West Texas ranching community. Two local brothers dodge a zealous Texas Ranger and fight to keep what is theirs, one bank robbery at a time.
The project has received a script and additional material to series order at the broadcaster. Jessica Mecklenburg will write and executive produce.
Ben Foster, Chris Pine and Jeff Bridges starred in the original which scored great acclaim, ended up on many top ten lists and landed four Oscar nominations including Best Picture.
Sheridan, now a TV producing power house with “Yellowstone,” isn’t involved but Mackenzie will executive produce along with Sidney Kimmel, John Penotti, Charlie Corwin, Marcy Ross, Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane, Julie Yorn and Carla Hacken.
Source: Variety
