"BLADE RUNNER Meets BATTLESTAR GALACTICA" In AMC Sci-Fi Series From Joseph Kosinski
AMC, the network responsible for The Walking Dead, is developing a new sci-fi series from TRON: Legacy and Oblivion director Joseph Kosinski. It has been described as "Blade Runner meets Battlestar Galactica". Hit the jump for details!
Deadline reports that AMC is developing Ballistic City, a futuristic sci-fi drama from director Joseph Kosinski (TRON: Legacy). As well as helming the first episode, he will executive produce the series alongside writer Travis Beacham (Pacific Rim). According to the site, "Ballistic City is described as "Blade Runner meets Battlestar Galactica" and tells the story of a former cop thrust into the criminal underworld of a city housed in a generational space ship destined for an unknown world." It sounds like an interesting premise and sci-fi fans will surely be glad to hear that a series like this is heading to the small screen. Apparently, Ballistic City is being eyed as a companion on Sunday night's with The Walking Dead. Stay tuned to CBM for further details!
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