AMC gives series order to 'Low Winter Sun' with Mark Strong
Lennie James also stars in the Detroit-based drama
Mark Strong in "Low Winter Son"
Credit: Alicia Gbur/AMC
AMC has given a series order to the drama pilot "Low Winter Sun."
The 10-episode first season will be run by writer-producer Chris Mundy ("Criminal Minds," "Cold Case") and produced through Endemol Studios and AMC Studio.
The series stars Mark Strong ("Zero Dark Thirty," "Green Lantern") and Lennie James, who has worked with AMC on "The Walking Dead" and "The Prisoner."
"Endemol and Chris Mundy have produced a beautiful pilot with an incredible cast led by the insanely talented Mark Strong," blurbs Joel Stillerman, AMC’s EVP of original programming, production and digital content. "We’re thrilled to be moving forward with this compelling and intense new drama and look forward to returning to Detroit for production on the first season."
Based on the 2006 British miniseries by Simon Donald, "Low Winter Sun" has been relocated to Detroit. The story begins with the murder of a cop by a fellow Detroit detective, as the crime sends the detective deep into the city's criminal underworld.
With "Breaking Bad" ending next summer and speculation suggesting "Mad Men" may only have two seasons remaining, AMC is in a period of drama series flux. "The Walking Dead" is still going strong and the network finally formally renewed "Hell on Wheels" earlier this week. A third season resurrection for "The Killing" has been rumored to be close, but it remains unofficial.
AMC notes that the Untitled Richard LaGravenese & Tony Goldwyn Project, a drama pilot, remains in contention for a 2013 series pick-up.
A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never music. He would sound stupid talking about music.
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December 14, 2012 at 5:26PM EST Reply to CommentHopefully this means they'll re-release the original mini (which I think starred Strong too).
dan Paul - I hope they do. It's not available on Netflix, which leaves me adrift!
December 14, 2012 at 5:41PM EST-Daniel
MoreTears Dan, you are not adrift. The entire two-part British mini-series can be watched on the internet free of charge. Just Google "Low Winter Sun Dailymotion." The show is divided into eight segments, totaling about 145 minutes.
December 14, 2012 at 7:54PM ESTdan MoreTears - But that's SO much to watch streaming. With Netflix stuff, if it's streaming, I can watch on my Roku, but if it's al just online... [Whine whine whine... Technology is magical!]
December 14, 2012 at 8:02PM EST-Daniel
December 15, 2012 at 3:35PM ESTMoreTears @PAul O'Regan -- Oh, the Dailymotion thing is absolutely terrible, but it is the only option if one wants to see the UK "Low Winter Sun." As bad as it is, the video at least allows one to become familiar with the original work as a prelude to seeing what AMC will do with an American adaptation.
December 15, 2012 at 6:16PM ESTcultstatus
December 14, 2012 at 5:35PM EST Reply to CommentGood premise, cool setting, and Mark Strong is great. I have some hope.
Haynie
December 15, 2012 at 7:56AM EST Reply to CommentMy only familiarity with Strong is from his performance in "Robin Hood," which I really enjoyed. Anything else of his that I should check out?
EileenJ Haynie: "Rock 'N Rolla" and "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" spring immediately to mind. Then there's "End Game", "Body Of Lies", "The Guard". Mark Strong is a terrific actor who always gives a great performance and has far too little screen time, in my opinion. Looking forward to this series.
December 15, 2012 at 9:37AM EST
December 15, 2012 at 3:33PM EST