Joe Wright, Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth Board Paramount+ Political Thriller Series ‘The Department’
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter Director Joe Wright and writers Jez and John-Henry Butterworth have all boarded the upcoming Paramount+ series “The Department.” The Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios series, which was announced with a straight-to-series order in February 2023, is based on the French drama series “Le Bureau des Legendes” created by Eric Rochant.
Wright will direct the first two episodes and executive produce, while the Butterworths will writer and executive produce all episodes.
George Clooney was originally announced as directing the series. He and Grant Heslov remain onboard as executive producers via Smokehouse Pictures. “Joe Wright is a visionary director with a gift of focusing on intricate details to craft immersive and visually striking stories,” said Chris McCarthy, President and CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. “And, Jez and John-Henry are masterful writers whose witty and emotionally charged language dives deep into their characters’ moral complexities, while simultaneously creating a propulsive narrative.
Bringing these powerhouse creatives together alongside George Clooney and Grant Heslov is sure to give ‘The Bureau’ the reinvention it deserves.” “The Department” is slated to debut on Paramount+ with Showtime later this year.
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