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Despite the fact that we’ve to wait until 2019 for the final season of Game of Thrones, there’s some good news for fans of George R.R Martin because another one of his books is being developed for TV and it’s going to be broadcast on Netflix.
As stated previously, Nightflyers follows eight maverick scientists and a powerful telepath who embark on an expedition to the edge of our solar system aboard The Nightflyer – a ship with a small tightknit crew and a reclusive captain.
The crew dream of making contact with alien life but when terrifying and violent events begin to take place, they start to question each other. Ultimately, surviving the journey will prove to be even harder than anyone thought.
Regarding the latest production news, SYFY announced a series pickup for Nightflyers with Netflix co-producing and having first-run rights to the series outside of the U.S.
Jeff Buhler (Jacob’s Ladder) wrote the adaptation for television and will executive produce alongside Daniel Cerone (The Blacklist) who will also serve as showrunner.
Martin will also executive produce and the series will also be produced by Universal Cable Productions.
Gretchen Mol (Boardwalk Empire) is set to star as Dr. Agatha Matheson, alongside Eoin Macken (The Night Shift) as Karl D’Branin, David Ajala (Fast & Furious 6) as Roy Eris, Sam Strike (EastEnders) as Thale, Maya Eshet (Teen Wolf) as Lommie, Angus Sampson (Fargo) as Rowan, Jodie Turner-Smith (The Last Ship) as Melantha Jhirl and Brían F. O’Byrne (Million Dollar Baby) as Auggie.
The series is being produced in Ireland and while no premiere date has been set, it’s exciting times for anyone that loves Martin’s work.
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