AMC Greenlights New Drama Series 'Lodge 49'
The network behind Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead and more has greenlit a new drama series from producers Peter Ocko (The Office), Jim Gavin, Paul Giamatti, and Dan Carey.
Titled Lodge 49, the new AMC series is a modern fable set in Long Beach. It follows Dud, a deadbeat but charming ex-surfer who joins a fraternal order to reclaim the simple, happy lifestyle he lost when his father passed away.
Through the lodge and its members, Dud will find what purpose he's been missing and will confront both his fears and hopes. The series has been given a ten-episode order.
“Lodge 49 is a show that defies easy categorization,” says Joel Stillerman, President of Original Programming and Development for AMC and SundanceTV. “It is, at once, a show about a loveable loser, the idea that life can be magical if you look at it from the right angle, what it means to be on the fringe, and the importance of community. It’s also incredibly funny, poignant and truly entertaining. This is a formidable creative team beginning with series creator Jim Gavin, show runner Peter Ocko, and the awesome producing team of Dan Carey and Paul Giamatti. Their passion and vision won the day, and we look forward to working with them to bring it to life.”
Source: Comingsoon
