Jordan Peele Hunts Nazis for Amazon
Mike Sprague
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After writing and directing one of the best horror films in recent memory, Jordan Peele (Get Out) is one of Dread Central’s top horror figures to keep tabs on. Thus far we know Peele’s next film is called Us and he also has an HBO series in the works called Lovecraft Country.
And today we have word via THR that Peele has another thriller series in the works over at Amazon called The Hunt. The 10-episode hourlong series will tell the story of a group of Nazi hunters living in New York City in 1977.
“When David Weil first shared The Hunt with me, I immediately knew that we had to be involved,” said Peele. “It’s cathartic. It’s noir. It’s frighteningly relevant. It’s exactly what I want to see on television. I am thrilled to be working with Amazon in bringing this incredible vision to the world.”
David Weil (Moonfall) created the project and will also write and serve as executive producer. Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Sonar Entertainment produce alongside exec producers Tom Lesinski and Jenna Santoianni (Mr. Mercedes).
“Our biggest priority is attracting exceptional writing and producing talent to bring addictive, groundbreaking projects to Prime Video,” said new Amazon studio head Jennifer Salke. “The Hunt is edge-of-your-seat entertainment that is not only culturally relevant but deliciously original. David Weil, Jordan Peele, and the entire Monkeypaw and Sonar Entertainment teams represent the dream team! We can’t wait to get started!”
Amazon has given the show a direct-to-series order.
Synopsis:
Inspired by real-life events, it tells the story of a group of Nazi hunters in New York City in the 1970s. The Hunters discover that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among them and conspiring to create the Fourth Reich in the U.S. They set out on a bloody quest to bring the Nazis to justice and thwart their new genocidal plans.
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