Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorSteven Lightfoot, known for his work on NBC’s Hannibal and Netflix’s The Punisher, has signed on to Apple’s anticipated international saga Shantaram as showrunnner.Lightfoot replaces Eric Warren Singer, who earlier exited the ambitious international production shot across two continents.
As part of the pact, Lightfoot also has signed a multi-year, overall deal with Apple.Starring Charlie Hunnam, Shantaram is a sweeping, Apple Original drama series based on Gregory David Roberts’ 2003 novel.
The book has been published in 39 languages in 42 territories worldwide and sold over six million copies to date. The series tells the story of Lin (Hunnam), a man on the run from an Australian prison looking to get.
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