Scalped (TV pilot)
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Scalped by Jason Aaron |
| Developed by | Doug Jung |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
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| Original network | WGN America |
Scalped is an American television pilot episode developed by Doug Jung and Geoff Johns for WGN America.[1] It is an adaptation of the comic book series Scalped created by Jason Aaron, and published by DC Comics under their Vertigo imprint.
Premise
"Scalped is a modern-day crime story set in the world of a Native American Indian reservation, and explores power, loyalty, and spirituality in a community led by the ambitious Chief Lincoln Red Crow, as he reckons with Dashiell Bad Horse who has returned home after years away from the reservation."[2]
Cast and characters
According to deadline.com, the Pilot episode will feature an all Native American cast.[2]
Production
In 2014 it was reported that WGN America is developing a live action TV show based on the Vertigo comic book series."[3] The Pilot order was given on March 7, 2016.[2]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | TBA | Doug Jung[2] | TBA | TBA | TBD |
References
- ↑ "PILOT ORDERED FOR DC COMICS / VERTIGO ADAPTATION SCALPED". IGN. March 7, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "WGN America Gives Pilot Orders To 'Roadside Picnic' Strugatsky Bros. Drama, 'Scalped' DC Comics Adaptation". deadline.com/. March 7, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ↑ "DC's 'Scalped' Comic Book Series Headed to TV". Screenrant. April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2014.