MGM+ has greenlit Rules of Prey, a crime thriller based on John Sandford’s bestselling Prey book series, with Jensen Ackles starring and executive producing. The series kicks off production this month in Toronto.
What is ‘Rules of Prey’ about?
Per the official description, “Rules of Prey follows Lucas Davenport, formerly a detective in the Minneapolis Police Department, drawn out of seclusion back into law enforcement to investigate a series of confounding murders designed to send a message specifically to him. When an ingenious serial killer begins murdering Minneapolis citizens, Davenport, a brilliant polymath and unconventional investigator, takes the case, sparking an intense psychological duel with an equally intelligent adversary. As Davenport deciphers the killer’s twisted moral code and personal vendetta, he must match wits with a predator operating by his own rules of justice, risking everything to stop a killer who sees their conflict as the ultimate game.”
Ackles stars as Davenport, described as “a righteous avenging angel whose sharp mind, unconventional approach, and unwillingness to let the law get in the way of justice forced him out of the Minneapolis Police Department.”
Michael Wright, global head of MGM+, said, “Jensen Ackles’ classic leading man charisma, combined with Bruce Terris’ skillful adaptation of John Sandford’s enduringly popular Prey series is an excellent fit for MGM+. The series delves into the psychological depth and suspense that made Sandford’s novels unmissable reading and continues MGM+’s commitment to bringing classic Hollywood storytelling to modern audiences.”
Bruce Terris created the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer, alongside executive producers Charles Gogolak and Matt Leipzig. Howard Braunstein, Michael Jaffe, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra and John Weber also executive produce, with Sandford serving as co-producer. Daniel Sackheim directs the pilot and second episode and executive produces. The series is produced by MGM Television and Take 5 Productions.
The series will premiere on MGM+ in the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile.
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