Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe FX series “Redeemer,” which was to reunite “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto with Matthew McConaughey, is no longer moving ahead at the network.The move comes after McConaughey dropped out of the series, sources confirm to Variety. “Redeemer” was originally announced in January 2020 with a script-to-series order.
McConaughey was to star and executive produce with Pizzolatto writing and executive producing. Pizzolatto had signed an overall deal with Fox 21 Television Studios (now Touchstone Television) and FX Productions as part of the deal for the series.Reps for Pizzolatto, McConaughey, FX, and Touchstone TV did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.
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