AMC has given out a series order to the musical anthology dramedy “National Anthem,” with the cabler giving the series an initial eight-episode order. “National Anthem” hails from writer Scott Z.
Burns with “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” executive producer Mark Johnson also set to executive produce the new series.
The show is the first under Johnson’s overall deal with AMC Studios. The series tells the story of a middle class Midwestern family tumbling down the ladder of American society, periodically bursting into song as they struggle to catch themselves.
The legendary T Bone Burnett is attached as the series’ music producer with words and music by Craig Finn. “’National Anthem’ is a family drama with deep resonant things to say
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