Emmys: Damon Lindelof Dedicates 'Watchmen' Limited Series Win to Tulsa Massacre Victims and Survivors

After already exploring the halls of Nurse Ratched’s house of horrors, as well as telling the story of another serial killer in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace,” Ryan Murphy is about to tell the story of another monster: Jeffrey Dahmer.

Will Thorne Staff WriterRyan Murphy has set up his next project at Netflix.The prolific Murphy and his producing partner Ian Brennan have received a greenlight from the streamer on a limited series titled “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.”The series already has Richard Jenkins attached to star, as well as Janet Mock and Carl Frankin attached to direct. Mock will also serve as a writer on the series.“Monster” centers around Jeffrey Dahmer, one of America’s most notorious serial killers.

Also Read: 'Ratched' Star Sarah Paulson on Getting Closer to 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' in Season 2The 10-episode show, which is expected to begin production in January, will dramatize “at least 10 instances” where where the serial killer was almost apprehended but let go and “touch on white privilege,” because Dahmer, “a clean-cut, good-looking white guy, was repeatedly given a free pass by cops as well as by judges who were lenient when he had been charged with petty crimes.”Brennan

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, a limited series co-created by longtime collaborators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, has been greenlighted by Netflix, with Richard Jenkins co-starring, Carl Franklin (Mindhunter, The Leftovers) directing and Janet Mock (Pose, Hollywood) writing and directing.

The Good Lord Bird was worth the wait.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Maggie Kiley (Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story, Riverdale) is set to direct and executive produce the first two episodes of Peacock’s limited series Dr. Death, starring Jamie Dornan, Alec Baldwin and Christian Slater.

How does one sit down and criticize the perfect show? The 2020 Emmys have been kind to HBO’s “Watchmen” and for good reason: showrunner Damon Lindelof and his team delivered an intricate and diverse superhero story that elevates the medium.In over thirty interviews and awards speeches, “Watchmen” showrunner Damon Lindelof and writer Cord Jefferson have appropriately praised Ta-Nehisi Coates, Dave Gibbons and Alan Moore for inspiring the show.

Fans of British dramas can look forward to the anticipated Netflix series “Anatomy of a Scandal.” Set to shoot this year in London, the new series already boasts a strong cast, according to Deadline. Leads include Michelle Dockery, best known for her work in “Downton Abbey,” Sienna Miller (“The Loudest Voice,” “American Sniper“), and Rupert Friend (“Strange Angel,” “The Death of Stalin“).

Discovery Channel has greenlighted a new wildlife series titled The Bond, which hails from Team Downey and Glen Zipper. The four-part series, which focuses on the bond between animals and humans, is executive produced by Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey and Emily Barclay Ford of Team Downey and writer-producer Glen Zipper, co-author of the sci-fi novel Devastation Class and creator of the documentary series Dogs on Netflix.

Damon Lindelof admits he’s a little wary when celebrities use fashion to promote a cause.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsEXCLUSIVE: Arthur E. Friedman and Steven Jay Rubin are developing a limited series that will explore the life of actor, Congressional Medal of Honor winner and World War II hero Audie Murphy.Friedman (Price of Glory, Beyond the Sea) and Rubin (Bleacher Bums, Silent Night) have acquired rights to the 1959 Murphy biography No Name on the Bullet, written by Don Graham.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: John Hoogenakker (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan) is set as a series regular in Dopesick, Hulu’s eight-episode limited series based on Beth Macy’s bestselling book. The project is from The Handmaid’s Tale executive producer Warren Littlefield and Touchstone Television.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Anonymous Content has put in development a limited series adaptation of Tom Cooper’s novel Florida Man, with Joel Edgerton set to star and executive produce. Quarry co-creator/exec producer Graham Gordy is attached to pen the adaptation and executive produce.

Ever since the series wrapped up its acclaim run late last year, fans have been clamoring to know whether or not HBO is going to continue “Watchmen” for another season. And over the past year, the comments have been fairly similar, with creator Damon Lindelof saying that he isn’t interested while the network is seemingly pushing for more.