Apple has given a straight-to-series order for drama series `Defending Jacob,` which will star Chris Evans, known for his roles in `Captain America` and `The Avengers,` reports Deadline.
`Defending Jacob` is a thriller based on William Landay`s bestselling novel of the same title. The book covers the murder of a 14-year-old boy and his friend Jacob, who may have committed the crime.
According to Deadline, the tv adaptation is described as a `gripping, character-driven thriller.`
The series was created and written by Mark Bomback, known for the `Planet of the Apes` trilogy. Morten Tyldum, known for `The Imitation Game,` `Counterpart,` and `Jack Ryan,` is set to direct.
`Defending Jacob` is just one of more than a dozen television shows Apple has in the works. The first of the TV shows could debut as soon as March 2019, and the content may be distributed through an as-of-yet unannounced streaming service.Related Roundups: Apple TV, tvOS 12Tag: Apple`s Hollywood ambitionsBuyer`s Guide: Apple TV (Neutral)Discuss this article in our forums
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