Syfy has picked up the drama series “The Ark” from “Independence Day” and “Stargate” writer Dean Devlin.
The series takes place 100 years in the future when planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help ensure the survival of the human race. The first of these missions in a spaceship known as Ark One encounters a cataclysmic event that causes massive destruction and loss of life. With over a year to go before reaching their target planet, a lack of vital supplies, and the loss of leadership, the remaining crew must become the best version of themselves to stay the course and survive.
Stars: Lisa Brenner, Christina Wolfe, Christie Burke
“Created by Dean Devlin, The Ark takes place 100 years in the future when planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help ensure the survival of the human race. The first of these missions in a spaceship known as Ark One encounters a cataclysmic event that causes massive destruction and loss of life. With over a year to go before reaching their target planet, a lack of life-sustaining supplies, and the loss of leadership, the remaining crew must become the best version of themselves to stay the course and survive.”
The series stars Christie Burke (Maid), Richard Fleeshman (Deep Heat), Reece Ritchie (The Outpost), Stacey Read and Ryan Adams.
Electric Entertainment's Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson join Devlin and Glassner as executive producers. Steve Lee and Jonathan English of Balkanic Media serve as producers. In an interview with Syfy Wire, Dean Devlin spoke about the series and working with Jonathan Glassner.
“A show like The Ark is all about the characters because we're stuck in the spaceship and we're stuck with these people. It's not a show where you can constantly bring in guest stars, because they're all on the boat! So it really takes skillful writing to keep it engaging and amazing, and Jonathan is a master at that," Devlin said.
Syfy has ordered 12 episodes. Devlin is writing the series, with him and Jonathan Glassner serving as co-showrunners and executive producers. Glassner previously developed "Stargate" on the hit series "Stargate SG-1." The couple also worked on the fantasy series "The Outpost" as executive producers.
“I am very excited to have the opportunity to partner with Syfy again and I cannot think of a better collaborator than Jonathan Glassner to bring this series to life,” said Devlin.
Devlin is executive producing through Electric Entertainment along with Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson. Balkanic Media's Jonathan English will also produce. Production will begin in Serbia in March at PFI Studios. Electric Entertainment's international sales division is selling all international rights.
"'The Ark' is a perfect fit for Syfy's audience and we know fans will be drawn to this exciting story from Dean Devlin, one of today's most prominent and respected science fiction writers," said Lisa Katz, President of scripted. content for NBCU Entertainment and Streaming. "With the recent success of 'Resident Alien' and 'Chucky,' the network is home to some of the most creative storytellers working in all of television."
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