The Russo brothers, Joe and Anthony, the two filmmakers responsible for arguably one of the year’s biggest (and best) film releases Captain America: Civil War, are looking to bring an adaptation of Sol Yurick’s classic novel, The Warriors to the small screen.
The book was turned into a film in 1979 and revolved around warring gangs in New York City. The new TV series is being made by Paramount TV and Hulu with the Russos teaming with writer Frank Baldwin.
Here’s the synopsis for the source material.
The basis for the cult-classic film The Warriors chronicles one New York City gang’s nocturnal journey through the seedy, dangerous subways and city streets of the 1960s. Every gang in the city meets on a sweltering July 4 night in a Bronx park for a peace rally. The crowd of miscreants turns violent after a prominent gang leader is killed and chaos prevails over the attempt at order. The Warriors follows the Dominators making their way back to their home territory without being killed. The police are prowling the city in search of anyone involved in the mayhem. An exhilarating novel that examines New York City teenagers, left behind by society, who form identity and personal strength through their affiliation with their “family,”The Warriors weaves together social commentary with ancient legends for a classic coming-of-age tale. This edition includes a new introduction by the author.
No news on directors, cast or a debut date as yet, but we’ll keep you updated.
