Amazon has bought “The Dangerous Book for Boys,” a half-hour comedy from Bryan Cranston, TheWrap has learned.
Inspired by the book of the same name by Conn and Hal Iggulden, the comedy will be co-produced by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television, the latter of which has a production deal with Cranston’s Moonshot Entertainment banner. Production will begin in New York later this summer.
The comedy follows a boy named Wyatt who, along with his brothers, is mourning the loss of their late father, a brilliant inventor named Patrick. The story begins when Wyatt receives a copy of “The Dangerous Book For Boys” bequeathed by his father. The book triggers Wyatt’s imagination, as he weaves a fantasy world in which he reconnects with his father and learns important life lessons.
Released in 2006, “The Dangerous Book For Boys” is a how-to guide for various activities, including building a soapbox racer, tying knots, and growing crystals. The book received acclaim for its young-at-heart spirit and received the top prize at the Galaxy British Book Awards.
The comedy was created by Cranston and “Superbad” director Greg Mottola, who will produce the series with James Degus. Mottola and Cranston will also write and direct the first two episodes of the series. This is Cranston’s third title released by Amazon, having also created the crime series “Sneaky Pete” and the upcoming anthology series “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams.”
Cranston and Mottola are repped by UTA.
MTV Movie & TV Awards: 8 Most Outrageous Moments, From Adam Devine's Beast to Millie Bobby Brown (Videos)
Let @ADAMDEVINE and his friends give you their version of Beauty and the Beast at the #MTVAwards, airing right now! pic.twitter.com/OQy3OkbnMv— MTV (@MTV) May 8, 2017
Everybody seemed to have a hand in the "Beauty and the Beast"-inspired opening number for the awards. Host Adam Devine went full beast mode and swung from a chandelier, but he was joined by Hailee Steinfeld, Mike Coulter, Josh Gad and many more as the stage lit up in flames.
Emma Watson took home the first award of the night for her turn as Belle in "Beauty and the Beast," but the moment was more about the symbolism behind the first non-gendered acting award. "I think I’m being given this award because of who Belle is and what she represents," she said. "MTV’s move to create a genderless award for acting will mean something different to everyone."
So, so proud of you @milliebbrown ???? | the 2017 #MTVAwards are airing right NOW ???? pic.twitter.com/pnRpzKwcQk— MTV (@MTV) May 8, 2017
It's no surprise that Millie Bobby Brown won the "Best Actor" TV award for her portrayal of Eleven in Netflix's "Stranger Things," but then she took to the stage in tears and thanked the Duffer Brothers for writing "a badass female iconic character that I’ve got the honor to play.”
What happens when Get Out's Sunken Place becomes the Upside Down from Stranger Things? @ADAMDEVINE finds out at the #MTVAwards right now pic.twitter.com/w4NFZ0q1EY— MTV (@MTV) May 8, 2017
Devine found out two things during the awards: that the Sunken Place from "Get Out" is real, and that underneath that darkness is the Upside Down from "Stranger Things."
Noah Cyrus proved something during her performance of "Stay Together"-- not that she's a great performer or singer. Instead, she proved we are incredibly old because we remember when she was a small child as Miley's baby sister. Life is fleeting.
Hugh Jackman and Dafne Keen of course took home the award for "Best Duo" for their dynamic chemistry in "Logan," but Keen upstaged her more famous co-star (as she did in the film). She berated Jackman, stealing the microphone and our hearts.
Vin Diesel brought three members of his "family" on stage to accept the "Generation Award." The honor is usually reserved for individuals, but it was given to the "Fast & Furious" franchise this time, allowing Diesel a (Rock-less) moment to honor his departed friend, Paul Walker.
It was the meeting of two Netflix juggernauts. The cast of "13 Reasons Why" presented the first ever "Best Show Award" to sister show "Stranger Things." Before accepting the award, the two casts hugged it out and our hearts melted a bit.
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Millie Bobby Brown and Dafne Keen stole our hearts, and Adam Devine set the stage on fire
Everybody seemed to have a hand in the "Beauty and the Beast"-inspired opening number for the awards. Host Adam Devine went full beast mode and swung from a chandelier, but he was joined by Hailee Steinfeld, Mike Coulter, Josh Gad and many more as the stage lit up in flames.
