Following the success of Watchmen, Damon Lindelof has booked his next TV project.
NBC’s Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to Lindelof’s new drama Mrs. Davis, which will serve as an “exploration of faith versus technology — an epic battle of biblical and binary proportions.” Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory writer Tara Hernandez will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Lindelof will co-write with Hernandez and also serve as an executive producer.
“Tara Hernandez is an astonishingly original talent. Talking about Mrs. Davis with her was one of the few things that kept me sane through the pandemic,” Lindelof said. “I can’t wait for the world to be introduced to both of them.”
“In a year that has felt totally surreal, partnering with Damon to craft the world of Mrs. Davis truly takes the cake,” added Hernandez. “To have the support of Warner Bros., who championed our vision from the beginning, and to now have the perfect home at Peacock alongside Susan, Lisa, and the rest of their incredible team — I am at a loss for words. I promise to find them as we bring this wonderfully weird story to life.”
The series will also be produced by Warner Bros. TV. Both Hernandez and Lindelof have overall deals with the studio.
Susan Rovner, who leads NBC’s streaming division, said in a statement, “I am so excited to be working with Damon and Tara on what I believe will be the next must binge series for Peacock! From Lost, to The Leftovers, to Watchmen, Damon’s work is synonymous with content and storytelling that doesn’t just break through the clutter, but also storms onto the scene and demands that you watch or risk being left out. Tara’s experience on The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon brings Mrs. Davis a sense of humor and unexpected storytelling I feel confident will engage viewers and fans for seasons to come!”
“A series like Mrs. Davis is exactly why we love making television. The brilliant minds of Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof have concocted one of the most innovative, undeniable concepts imaginable. We are so thrilled to be going on this wild ride with them,” said Channing Dungey, head of Warner Bros. TV Group.
Source: Peacock
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