‘End of Watch’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Fox
variety.comJoe Otterson TV ReporterA series adaptation of the 2012 film “End of Watch” has gotten a script to series commitment at Fox, Variety has learned.The one-hour drama project hails from writers and executive producers David Ayer and David Matthews, with Ayer having written and directed the film.
Like the film, the show would follow the daily grind of two young police officers in Los Angeles who are partners and friends, and what happens when they meet criminal forces greater than themselves.Ayer will executive produce via Cedar Park Studios, with the company’s Chris Long and Darryll C.
Scott also executive producing. John Lesher, James Masciello of Raven, Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi will also executive produce.
Lesher was a producer on the film as well. Bill Rotko serves as consulting producer. Fox Entertainment will produce the series. “End of Watch” starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña in the lead roles.
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