One of the most prolific action movie writers is making a leap into television. Shane Black will be bringing the Bannerman series of spy books to AMC for a new series. The Lethal Weapon writer is developing the series along with The Walking Dead‘s Greg Nicotero with his AMC network deal, and they will be joined by Brian Witten for development, according to Deadline. The book series includes the titles, The Bannerman Solution, The Bannerman Effect, Bannerman’s Law, Bannerman’s Promise, and Bannerman’s Ghosts. Jeffrey Maxim is also reportedly attached as a consulting producer.
Black discusses why he’s adapting the property, “Maxim is an untapped national treasure, and AMC provides a proper fit. It’s time.” “I read this entire series years ago and found the contrasting worlds of these dark and tortured souls desperate to live normal lives quite compelling,” Nicotero adds. “To partner with Shane on this,...
Black discusses why he’s adapting the property, “Maxim is an untapped national treasure, and AMC provides a proper fit. It’s time.” “I read this entire series years ago and found the contrasting worlds of these dark and tortured souls desperate to live normal lives quite compelling,” Nicotero adds. “To partner with Shane on this,...
- 1/11/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
It won't surprise you to learn that the director behind darkly comedic action films like "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and "The Nice Guys" is a big fan of John Maxim's bestselling thriller series about "retired" assassin Paul Bannerman. In fact, the filmmaker in question, Shane Black, even tweeted about his love for the series back in 2021, snapping a photo of all five novels spread out on a table and writing, "The year is 1990 and thriller writer John R. Maxim is at the top of his game. Before Lee Child ... before Vince Flynn ... there was Maxim. The guy simply brings it. Everything I crave. A masterful writer." Perhaps this was our first hint at a series to come ... or just Shane Black manifesting a potential project in the hopes of sparking some interest. Either way, it all worked out in the end: AMC has acquired the rights to the spy...
- 1/10/2023
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
Greg Nicotero knows a thing or two about successful TV series, given his years as one of the leading lights of The Walking Dead. So news that he'll team up — with Shane Black, of all people — is certainly exciting. The pair will work with Brian Wirtten to develop a series based on John R. Maxim’s Paul Bannerman novels.
The book series (there are five titles so far) follows the story of Paul Bannerman, who was once his nation’s deadliest weapon — a top covert operative heading up the most lethal group of contract agents and network specialists in all of Europe.
Now Bannerman is a liability — an unpredictable loose cannon that could irreparably damage America’s shaky intelligence structure, if he chose to. So the decision has come down from the top: Bannerman and his people must be eliminated.
"I read this entire series years ago and found the...
The book series (there are five titles so far) follows the story of Paul Bannerman, who was once his nation’s deadliest weapon — a top covert operative heading up the most lethal group of contract agents and network specialists in all of Europe.
Now Bannerman is a liability — an unpredictable loose cannon that could irreparably damage America’s shaky intelligence structure, if he chose to. So the decision has come down from the top: Bannerman and his people must be eliminated.
"I read this entire series years ago and found the...
- 1/10/2023
- Empire - TV
AMC is developing a scripted series based on John R. Maxim’s Paul Bannerman novels.
Shane Black, Greg Nicotero, and Brian Witten are developing the series together. Nicotero is currently under an overall deal with AMC Networks. In addition, Jeffrey Maxim will serve as a consulting producer.
The book series consists of five titles: “The Bannerman Solution,” “The Bannerman Effect,” “Bannerman’s Law,” “Bannerman’s Promise,” and “Bannerman’s Ghosts.” The official synopsis of “The Bannerman Solution” reads, “Paul Bannerman was once his nation’s deadliest weapon – a top covert operative heading up the most lethal group of contract agents and network specialists in all of Europe. Now Bannerman is a liability – an unpredictable loose cannon that could irreparably damage America’s shaky intelligence structure, if he chose to. So the decision has come down from the top: Bannerman and his people must be eliminated.”
“I read this entire series...
Shane Black, Greg Nicotero, and Brian Witten are developing the series together. Nicotero is currently under an overall deal with AMC Networks. In addition, Jeffrey Maxim will serve as a consulting producer.
The book series consists of five titles: “The Bannerman Solution,” “The Bannerman Effect,” “Bannerman’s Law,” “Bannerman’s Promise,” and “Bannerman’s Ghosts.” The official synopsis of “The Bannerman Solution” reads, “Paul Bannerman was once his nation’s deadliest weapon – a top covert operative heading up the most lethal group of contract agents and network specialists in all of Europe. Now Bannerman is a liability – an unpredictable loose cannon that could irreparably damage America’s shaky intelligence structure, if he chose to. So the decision has come down from the top: Bannerman and his people must be eliminated.”
“I read this entire series...
- 1/10/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
AMC Networks has acquired the rights to John Maxim’s popular Bannerman spy book series for development as a potential television series. The project hails from Shane Black, Greg Nicotero via his overall deal with AMC Networks, and Brian Witten. Jeffrey Maxim is also attached as a consulting producer. It was announced today during AMC Networks’ TCA presentation in Pasadena, CA.
The book series consists of five titles: The Bannerman Solution, The Bannerman Effect, Bannerman’s Law, Bannerman’s Promise and Bannerman’s Ghosts.
The Bannerman Solution synopsis: “Paul Bannerman was once his nation’s deadliest weapon – a top covert operative heading up the most lethal group of contract agents and network specialists in all of Europe. Now Bannerman is a liability – an unpredictable loose cannon that could irreparably damage America’s shaky intelligence structure, if he chose to.
The book series consists of five titles: The Bannerman Solution, The Bannerman Effect, Bannerman’s Law, Bannerman’s Promise and Bannerman’s Ghosts.
The Bannerman Solution synopsis: “Paul Bannerman was once his nation’s deadliest weapon – a top covert operative heading up the most lethal group of contract agents and network specialists in all of Europe. Now Bannerman is a liability – an unpredictable loose cannon that could irreparably damage America’s shaky intelligence structure, if he chose to.
- 1/10/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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