Channel 4 and Sony Pictures Television have today announced they are partnering on a hugely ambitious original drama series based on the short stories written by award-winning Sci-Fi novelistPhilip K. Dick. The ten-part anthology series,Electric Dreams: The World of Philip K. Dick, will be written and executive produced by Emmy-nominatedRonald D. Moore(Battlestar Galactica,Outlander) andMichael Dinner(Justified,Masters of Sex), with Oscar nominatedBryan Cranston(Trumbo,Breaking Bad) both executive producing and appearing in the series.
Each episode will be a sharp, thrilling standalone drama adapted and contemporized for global audiences by a creative team of British and American writers. The series will both illustratePhilip K. Dick’s prophetic vision and celebrate the enduring appeal of the prizedSci-Finovelist’s work. The drama will premiere onChannel 4in the UK and will be distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Television. Here’s whatBryan Cranstonhad to say in a statement.
“This is anelectric dreamcome true. We are so thrilled to be able to explore and expand upon the evergreen themes found in the incredible work of this literary master.”
Also executive producing areJames Degus(Sneaky Pete,SuperMansion),Isa Dick Hackett(The Adjustment Bureau,The Man in The High Castle),Kalen Egan(The Man in The High Castle),Christopher Tricarico(The Man in The High Castle),Maril Davis(Battlestar Galactica,Outlander).David Kanter(The Revenant,The End of the Tour) andMatt DeRoss(upcoming Cinemax seriesQuarry,The End of the Tour) are also executive producing. Here’s whatRonald D. Moorehad to say in his statement.
“As a long-time fan ofPhilip K. Dick’s work, it’s a tremendous honor and thrill to be part of this series. Hisshort storiesare a treasure-trove of material for artists to draw from and I think this will be a very exciting project.”
The series was commissioned for Channel 4 byJay Hunt,Piers WengerandSimon Maxwelland will be made by Sony Pictures Television.Ronald D. MooreandMaril Davis(Tall Ship Productions) are executive producing withMoorealso serving as writer.Michael Dinner(Rooney McP Productions) is writing and executive producing. Also executive producing areBryan CranstonandJames Degus(Moonshot Entertainment),Isa Dick Hackett,Kalen EganandChristopher Tricarico(Electric Shepherd Productions), as well asDavid KanterandMatt DeRoss(Anonymous Content Entertainment)
