TV News: TNT Orders Pilot for the Action-Packed Drama Series, The Last Ship

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As announced yesterday, TNT has greenlit a pilot for an action-packed series titled The Last Ship, based on the popular novel by William Brinkley and executive-produced by Michael Bay (Transformers). This new series seems to be similar to TNT’s other action-packed drama series, Falling Skies, in that it deals with a global catastrophe that nearly wipes out Earth and how the crew of a naval ship deals with their new existence. And since I thoroughly enjoy Falling Skies, I’m really looking forward to The Last Ship!

Here is TNT’s official press release:

TNT has ordered a pilot for the action-packed drama series The Last Ship, based on the popular novel by William Brinkley and executive-produced by blockbuster filmmaker Michael Bay (Transformers). The project comes to TNT from Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form, whose credits include A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, with showrunner Hank Steinberg (Without a Trace) and Steven Kane (The Closer) also serving as executive producers. Steinberg and Kane wrote the pilot script.

In The Last Ship, a global catastrophe nearly obliterates the earth’s population, forcing the crew of a naval destroyer to confront the reality of their new existence in a world where they are among the only survivors.

“The book The Last Ship is a gripping page-turner that has all the makings of a terrific television drama, including a great premise, memorable characters, intense situations and heart-racing action,” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We believe this show will take viewers on a thrilling ride and fits perfectly with TNT’s expanding line-up of original dramas. We look forward to working with Michael Bay and The Last Ship‘s outstanding production team.”

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