Spike TV has put in development a project described as re-inventing the Alexandre Dumas revenge classic The Count Of Monte Cristo with a contemporary and high-octane action and political twist.
The project, based on an idea by Maurer, is still in early stages, and it is unclear whether it would be developed as a miniseries or limited series. Spike TV is making a return to scripted programming via longform, with the upcoming event series Tut as the first project under the initiative.
Maurer is producing the Monte Cristo drama with producing partner Alixandre Witlin. The Count Of Monte Cristo has been a popular target for modern-day interpretations. ABC drama Revenge started off as a female take on the novel set in the Hamptons
The project, based on an idea by Maurer, is still in early stages, and it is unclear whether it would be developed as a miniseries or limited series. Spike TV is making a return to scripted programming via longform, with the upcoming event series Tut as the first project under the initiative.
Maurer is producing the Monte Cristo drama with producing partner Alixandre Witlin. The Count Of Monte Cristo has been a popular target for modern-day interpretations. ABC drama Revenge started off as a female take on the novel set in the Hamptons
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