Amblin Television has begun development on a television adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1950 classic “Rashomon,” the company announced on Tuesday.
Described as a “dramatic mystery thriller series,” the project is planned as a 10-episode season using the film’s signature format, in which a singular event is told from multiple characters’ distinct and sometimes contradictory points of view.
Amblin Television co-presidents Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey will executive produce alongside Atmosphere’s Mark Canton and David Hopwood and Opus 7’s Leigh Ann Burton. No network is attached.
“We couldn’t be more excited to adapt this extraordinary film as the foundation for a new dramatic mystery thriller series,” Frank and Falvey said in a joint statement. “It will explore the boundaries of truth and how different perspectives don’t often reveal the same reality. We also couldn’t be happier to be in business with Mark, Leigh Ann, and David, who are great producers and partners.”
The project joins a number of other series in production at Amblin Television, including “The Haunting of Hill House” at Netflix, The CW’s upcoming “Roswell, New Mexico,” the “Amazing Stories” reboot at Apple, Hulu’s “Animaniacs” revival and the “Halo” series inspired by the popular video game at Showtime.
“We can’t wait to dig in with Justin and Darryl and everyone at Amblin as we adapt this iconic title for television. We feel this storytelling approach and the way it explores truth and reality is especially timely in today’s world,” Atmosphere’s Canton said in a statement.
“It has been an honor to work with the Kurosawa Estate, and to partner with Amblin Television and Mark Canton, to create a series inspired by ‘Rashomon,’ written by Akira Kurosawa. I can think of no better way to introduce today’s television audience to the legacy of this brilliant and esteemed filmmaker,” Burton said.
Here's Every TV Show We Lost in 2018, From 'I Love Dick' to 'Timeless' (Photos)
This year, there were nearly 500 scripted television shows on the air, both returning series and new debuts. And while that marks an increase from last year, 2018 also saw its fair share of casualties, with dozens of shows getting axed or coming to a predetermined end. Here are 90 shows that won't see the light of 2019.
"Ten Days in the Valley" (ABC) Final episode Jan. 6
"Chance" (Hulu) Canceled Jan. 9
"Disjointed" (Netflix) Final episode Jan. 12
"Lady Dynamite" (Netflix) Canceled Jan. 13
"The Shannara Chronicles" (MTV) Canceled Jan. 16
"One Mississippi" (Amazon) Canceled Jan. 17
"I Love Dick" (Amazon) Canceled Jan. 17
"Jean-Claude Van Johnson" (Amazon) Canceled Jan. 17
"Damnation" (USA) Final episode Jan. 18
"The Mayor" (ABC) Final episode Jan. 25
"Great News" (NBC) Final episode Jan. 25
"The Brave" (NBC) Final episode Jan. 29
"Valor" (CW) Final episode Jan. 29
"Dice" (Showtime) Canceled Jan. 30
"Shut Eye" (Hulu) Canceled Jan. 30
"9JKL" (CBS) Final episode Feb. 5
"The Librarians" (TNT) Final episode Feb. 7
"Everything Sucks!" (Netflix) Final episode Feb. 16
"Mozart in the Jungle" (Amazon) Final episode Feb. 16
"Seven Seconds" (Netflix) Final episode Feb. 23
"Kevin (Probably) Saves the World" (ABC) Final episode March 6
"Falling Water" (USA) Final episode March 10
"Beyond" (Freeform) Final episode March 22
"The Path" (Hulu) Final episode March 28
"The Mick" (Fox) Final episode April 3
"The Quad" (BET) Final episode April 3
"Hap and Leonard" (Sudance TV) Final episode April 11
"Here and Now" (HBO) Final episode April 15
"Scorpion" (CBS) Final episode April 16
"Scandal" (ABC) Final episode April 18
"The Rundown With Robin Thede" (BET) Final episode April 19
"LA to Vegas" (Fox) Final episode May 1
"The Last Man on Earth" (Fox) Final episode May 6
"Kevin Can Wait" (CBS) Final episode May 7
"The Exorcist" (Fox) Canceled May 11
"The Arrangement" (E!) Final episode May 13
"The Royals" (E!) Final episode May 13
"Superior Donuts" (CBS) Final episode May 14
"Rise" (NBC) Final episode May 15
"Alex, Inc." (ABC) Final episode May 16
"Once Upon a Time" (ABC) Final episode May 18
"Roseanne" (ABC) Final episode May 22
"The Middle" (ABC) Final episode May 22
"Harry" (NBC) Final episode May 23
"Champions" (NBC) Final episode May 25
"Deception" (ABC) Final episode May 27
"The Americans" (FX) Final episode May 30
"Famous in Love" (Freeform) Final episode May 30
"Nobodies" (TV Land) Final episode May 31
"Shadowhunters" (Freeform) Canceled June 4
"The Fosters" (Freeform) Final episode June 6
"Imposters" (Bravo) Final episode June 7
"Sense8" (Netflix) Final episode June 8
"The Crossing" (ABC) Final episode June 9
"Life Sentence" (CW) Final episode June 15
"Luke Cage" (Netflix) Final episode June 22
"The Chew" (ABC) Final episode June 28
"Taken" (NBC) Final episode June 30
"12 Monkeys" (Syfy) Final episode July 6
"I'm Dying Up Here" (Showtime) Final episode July 8
"UnREAL" (Hulu) Final episode July 16
"Code Black" (CBS) Final episode July 18
"Ghosted" (Fox) Final episode July 22
"Stuck in the Middle" (Disney) Final episode July 23
"Colony" (USA) Final episode July 25
"Young & Hungry" (Freeform) Final episode July 25
"Dietland" (AMC) Final episode July 30
"Six" (History) Final episode Aug. 1
"Quantico" (ABC) Final episode Aug. 3
"Reverie" (NBC) Final episode Aug. 8
"Detroiters" (Comedy Central) Final episode Aug. 16
"Shades of Blue" (NBC) Final episode Aug. 19
"American Woman" (Paramount Network) Final episode Aug. 23
"Hit the Floor" (BET) Final episode Aug. 28
"Alone Together" (Freeform) Final episode Aug. 29
"Iron Fist" (Netflix) Final episode Sept. 7
"Take Two" (ABC) Final episode Sept. 13
"Shooter" (USA) Final episode Sept. 13
"American Vandal" (Netflix) Final episode Sept. 14
"Salvation" (CBS) Final episode Sept. 17
"The Good Cop" (Netflix) Final episode Sept. 21
"Outcast" (Cinemax) Canceled Oct. 2
"Animals" (HBO) Final episode Oct. 5
"Daredevil" (Netflix) Final episode Oct. 19
"Megyn Kelly Today" (NBC) Final episode Oct. 24
"House of Cards" (Netflix) Final episode Nov. 2
"Good Behavior" (TNT) Canceled Nov. 6
"The Last Ship" (TNT) Final episode Nov. 11
"Teachers" (TV Land) Canceled Nov. 20
"Timeless" (NBC) Finale episode Dec. 20
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This year, there were nearly 500 scripted television shows on the air, both returning series and new debuts. And while that marks an increase from last year, 2018 also saw its fair share of casualties, with dozens of shows getting axed or coming to a predetermined end. Here are 90 shows that won't see the light of 2019.
