HBO Max has ordered a pilot for a TV adaptation of Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli’s DC / Vertigo comic book series DMZ, which is being written and executive produced by Ava DuVernay (When They See Us), with Roberto Patino (Westworld) serving as showrunner.
“DMZ is a special project to me as it marks a key collaboration with my company Array Filmworks, the excellent team at Warner Bros TV and the dynamo Roberto Patino,” said DuVernay (via Deadline). “We’ve all worked diligently on this material, and I’ve witnessed Roberto in action. He’s insanely talented and cares about telling stories with maximum impact and imagination. I’m eager to share this one with DC fans.”
The synopsis for DMZ reads:
The deal extends DuVernay’s working relationship with Warner Bros. and DC, where she is currently developing a New Gods movie.
DMZ is one of several DC-related projects in the works for HBO Max, with the streaming service announcing Green Lantern and Strange Adventures series from Greg Berlanti, along with an Elizabeth Banks-produced live-action comedy DC Super Hero High.
