The new show comes from a script by Jackson, who has an overall deal with the network that started with his show Power. And he’s, in fact, already developing his first project for Starz as part of the deal: Tomorrow, Today, a superhero vigilante series based on a screenplay he penned.
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“I knew Starz would be the flawless home for Tomorrow, Today”, Jackson, who will exec-produce the project, said in a statement.
Tomorrow, Today tells the story of a war veteran from Chicago’s South Side who becomes the personal experiment for a mad prison doctor after being falsely imprisoned. Go!, will serve as show runner for the series and Anne Thomopoulos (Rome) will serve as a executive producer. After he’s freed, he battles with utilizing his newfound abilities for good.
“I am looking forward to continuing my relationship with my Starz family”, said Jackson, citing the success of Power. Anthony Cipriano (Bates Motel) and Dan Kay (I.T.) will executive produce. Does Tomorrow, Today sound like the type of superhero drama that you’d tune into?
“We’re excited to develop this series with Curtis to showcase his producing skills with this unique storyline”, said Carmi Zlotnik, managing director of Starz.
On a lighter note, Starz is also working on a half-hour comedy series Dirty Girls Social Club, based on Alisa Valdes’ best selling novel of the same name.
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The highly-anticipated third season of “Power” premiered on July 17, setting several STARZ viewership records including the Season Three premiere growing more than 58% from the Season Two and 389% from Season One premieres respectively. Jackson is also a cast member on the ongoing American crime drama Power on the Starz network. The series was recently greenlit for a fourth season.
