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Paramount+ Sci-Fi Thriller 'Zero Hour' in Development
21 Oct
Summary
- A new sci-fi thriller series titled 'Zero Hour' is in development at Paramount+.
- The series is based on a short story by Harrison Query and written by Matthew Michael Carnahan.
- It depicts humanity's struggle after mysterious ovals appear in the sky.
Paramount+ is developing a new sci-fi thriller series titled 'Zero Hour.' The project hails from writer and showrunner Matthew Michael Carnahan, known for his work on 'World War Z,' and the production company AGBO. It is based on a short story by Harrison Query, marking a significant sale for the writer.
'Zero Hour' is described as a pulse-pounding survival story that evolves into a sweeping mystery. The narrative begins when mysterious ovals appear in the sky, altering the world forever. The series will follow diverse characters as they navigate this new reality, including a wife protecting her husband, a doomsday prepper with his family, teenage runaways, and a presidential aide.
The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios, with Carnahan and AGBO's founders among the executive producers. This collaboration reunites Carnahan with AGBO, following their previous work on the feature film 'Mosul.' The development signifies a priority for Paramount+ in expanding its genre programming.
