Syfy is no longer the first place many people go to see some great science fiction and fantasy television, with network's like NBC producing shows like Revolution, and other TV outlets producing epic fantasy like Game of Thrones. ABC, too, would like to jump into the genre game, and they’ve signed famed director Alex Proyas—who has filmed movies from The Crow to I, Robot--alongside Eureka’s Jaime Paglia for a brand new drama project.
ABC has bought Evolve, a science fiction project that will feature a disaster occurring in Los Angeles. When the government supposedly encounters a biological toxin within the large city, the town is closed up, with no outsiders let in. At least, until a group of brave souls try to get to the bottom of the contamination, which may not be a contamination, after all. If it sounds familiar, it may be. Evolve is based on the Toxic City novels by Tim Lebbon—the first of which hit the market in October.
Deadline first reported the news, noting that if the project goes to pilot, Proyas is on board to executive produce and direct. Paglia write the project and will join Proyas as an executive producer, alongside Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell, Michael Prevett, and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein. As much as I loved Eureka and have respect for Paglia, if the project goes to pilot, the big name will be Proyas. It’s the director’s first run at a network TV show, and it could mean good things for the series.
TV Blend will keep you posted if Evolve fares well in ABC’s pick-ups this season.
