Leah Remini to Produce Scientology Reality Series for A&E

Leah Remini is working on a reality series about Scientology for A&E, TheWrap has learned.

The exact nature of the show is unknown at this time, but it is said that it will focus on Remini’s departure from the church in 2013 as well as the lives of other families connected with the church.

A&E declined TheWrap’s request for comment.

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News broke back in June that Remini was planning a series on how Scientology “rips families apart,” but there was no network attached at that time.

Remini made a very public split with the church in 2013, and went on to publish a tell-all book, “Troublemaker,” about the inner workings of Scientology and church leadership.

Remini also pulled no punches in a “20/20” interview regarding the church, revealing that she was punished for telling Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to “get a room.” Remini also said she was asked to bring along her friend Jennifer Lopez to Cruise and Holmes’ wedding, presumably in an attempt to convert the actress-singer to Scientology.

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The Church has previously denied all of Remini’s allegations, releasing a statement claiming everything in her book is false.

“Leah Remini knows the truth she conveniently rewrites in her revisionist history,” the statement read in part. “The real story is that she desperately tried to remain a Scientologist in 2013, knowing full well she was on the verge of being expelled for refusing to abide by the high level of ethics and decency Scientologists are expected to maintain.”

Remini is represented by APA, which packaged the series, Carol Bodie at art2perform and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof & Fishman LLP.

17 Hollywood Stars Who Dabbled in or Abandoned Scientology: From Leah Remini to Jerry Seinfeld (Photos)

Leah Remini left in 2013, citing her frustration with not being able to challenge the church's beliefs and before her daughter was of age to begin "the acclimation into the church."
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While married to Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes was reportedly uncomfortable with Scientology's teachings and didn't want their daughter raised in the religion, especially in light of her own Catholic upbringing.
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Nicole Kidman severed ties from the church when she divorced Tom Cruise in 2001.
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In 2009, Paul Haggis left the church after 35 years in protest of their support of California's Prop. 8, which banned gay marriage in the state.
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Lisa Marie Presley left Scientology sometime around 2012 after being raised in the church by her mother, Priscilla Presley.
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In 1997 divorce papers, Tom Berenger cited his soon-to-be-ex-wife Lisa's deep-rooted Scientology beliefs as a reason for the dissolution of their marriage.
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Christopher Reeve said in his autobiography that he became disillusioned with the religion when auditing failed to detect blatant lies he was telling.
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Mimi Rogers is often credited with introducing Tom Cruise to Scientology, but after their marriage ended, so did her relationship with the church -- though he remains the Church's most active famous member.
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A child actor who was introduced to the church by an acting coach, Jason Beghe laughed off Scientology with friend David Duchovny after he left. While he was an active member, their friendship was strained, and Duchovny was labeled a "suppresive person" by the church.
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Jerry Seinfeld never officially joined the church, but has attributed his success partly to some Scientology courses he took in his 20s.
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Brad Pitt took a few courses -- and was a high-level target for the church -- while dating Scientologist Juliette Lewis, but lost interest after the relationship ended.
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Candice Bergen was briefly involved with the church in the 1960s before its financial rise.
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"Transparent" actor Jeffery Tambor took Scientology classes and studied the religion for a short time, but no longer participates with the organization.
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Patrick Swayze tried out Scientology while practicing many world faiths, including Buddhism and transcendental meditation.
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Russell Crowe read L. Ron Hubbard's book"Dianetics" and watched a few videos before deciding the church wasn't for him.
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Sonny Bono flirted with Scientology while married to Cher, who herself never understood its appeal.
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"Top Gun" Producer Don Simpson spent more than $25,000 dollars on Scientology before leaving without the life improvement he was hoping to achieve.
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17 Hollywood Stars Who Dabbled in or Abandoned Scientology: From Leah Remini to Jerry Seinfeld (Photos)

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