Starz Picks Up THE ROOK, A Supernatural Spy Thriller Produced By TWILIGHT Saga Creator
Starz has picked up the supernatural spy thriller The Rook. The show is a premium series executive produced by Twilight Saga creator Stephenie Meyer.
The Rook is about a young woman being pursued by paranormal adversaries while trying to deal with extraordinary abilities of her own. Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht calls the series:
“A high-end series aimed right at the sweet spot of our audience, The Rook is a great addition to a Starz slate loaded with the most exciting new and returning series offered by any platform anywhere,” said Albrecht. “We are thrilled to add the talents of Stephen Garrett and Stephenie Meyer to our creative family and forge our partnership with the Lionsgate Television Group and Liberty Global. The Rook is instantly addictive from the very first scene and introduces what we believe will be one of the most fascinating and thrilling female protagonists on television.”
“Stephenie is one of the world’s great creative talents, and Stephen has an incredible track record in bringing remarkable stories to the screen,” said Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs and President of Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution Jim Packer. “The Rook is a major premium property driven by an amazing creative team, and it’s not only a terrific addition to the Starz platform but the perfect series to launch a content alliance with our friends at Liberty Global.”
Here is the synopsis:
The Rook tells the story of a young woman who wakes up in a London park suffering total amnesia – surrounded by dead bodies, all wearing latex gloves. Pursued by shadowy paranormal adversaries, grappling with peculiar ‘abilities’ of her own, she must fight to uncover her past, and resume her position at the head of Britain’s most secret (supernatural) service… before the traitors who stole her memory can finish what they started.
No details about the cast have been revealed but the series will air on the Starz platform in the U.S. beginning next year.