12 Monkeys Gets A Series Order From SyFy

Syfy has given a series order to 12 Monkeys, a drama series based on Terry Gillaim’s 1995 film [...]

By Jamie Lovett

12 Monkeys

Syfy has given a series order to 12 Monkeys, a drama series based on Terry Gillaim's 1995 film of the same name. Syfy has asked for 12 episodes, in addition to the pilot that was filmed last year. Syfy President Dave Howe said, "12 Monkeys is a captivating time travel adventure and high stakes race against the clock. We are thrilled to add it to our slate of engaging and thought-provoking new scripted projects including the recently announced event series Ascension and the second season renewal of Helix from Ron Moore." 12 Monkeys, starring Aaron Stanford (Nikita, X-Men: The Last Stand, X2), Amanda Schull (Suits, Pretty Little Liars), Noah Bean (Nikita, Damages) and Kirk Acevedo (Fringe), follows the journey of a time traveler (Stanford) from the post-apocalyptic future who appears in present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will eventually decimate the human race. Atlas Entertainment's Charles Roven (American Hustle, Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Richard Suckle (American Hustle, The International), will Executive Produce. Roven produced the original film. Jake Kurily will serve as Atlas's executive on the series. Terry Matalas & Travis Fickett (Nikita), writers of the pilot, will serve as Co-Executive Producers with Natalie Chaidez (In Plain Sight, V, Heroes) as Executive Producer/Showrunner. Jeffrey Reiner (Friday Night Lights) directed and served as Executive Producer on the pilot. 12 Monkeys is scheduled to premiere in January of 2015.

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