Ready to expand their scripted and non-scripted slate, AMC has greenlit 10 episodes of “Dietland,” a new drama from Marti Noxon based on Sarai Walker’s novel; announced a year-round documentary banner, “AMC Visionaries”; and ordered eight additional projects for development.
“Dietland,” which is set in the beauty industry, is a part-character drama and part-revenge fantasy, exploring “society’s obsession with weight loss and beauty in a bold, original and funny way.” It will premiere in 2018.
“This series, populated by unforgettable characters and unique storytelling approaches, will focus a wickedly entertaining lens on issues as diverse and divisive as dieting, dating, beauty and the many societal expectations that continue to dominate our culture and consciousness,” said Charlie Collier, president of AMC, SundanceTV and AMC Studios.
“Dietland” marks Noxon’s return to AMC after her work on “Mad Men.” She will serve as executive producer, writer, and showrunner on the project, a co-production between AMC and Skydance Television. Skydance...
“Dietland,” which is set in the beauty industry, is a part-character drama and part-revenge fantasy, exploring “society’s obsession with weight loss and beauty in a bold, original and funny way.” It will premiere in 2018.
“This series, populated by unforgettable characters and unique storytelling approaches, will focus a wickedly entertaining lens on issues as diverse and divisive as dieting, dating, beauty and the many societal expectations that continue to dominate our culture and consciousness,” said Charlie Collier, president of AMC, SundanceTV and AMC Studios.
“Dietland” marks Noxon’s return to AMC after her work on “Mad Men.” She will serve as executive producer, writer, and showrunner on the project, a co-production between AMC and Skydance Television. Skydance...
- 7/29/2017
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety - TV News
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