'The Son' and 'The Father' director is heading to the small screen, and will write, direct and co-produce the TV adaptation of Stefano Massini's Tony-winning play.
marks the first project from Zeller’s production company Blue Morning Pictures, which he recently launched with Mediawan and industry veteran Federica Sainte-Rose.
Massini’s epic drama charts the history of one of the global financial institutions that helped spark the 2008 recession. The original production inspired Sam Mendes to stage an English-language version of Massini’s five-hour play. Adapted by Ben Power, the production won five Tony Awards earlier this year, including prizes for Mendes’ direction and for the lead performance of Simon Russell Beale.
“I am delighted to be working with Lorenzo Mieli and Domenico Procacci to help bring this epic story to life,” said Zeller. “The Lehman trilogy is a fascinating tale of family and power which spans decades in an ever-changing social and political landscape in America. I could not dream of a richer canvas on which to work, and so grateful to everyone who made this a reality.”
The series will be exec produced by Mieli and Procacci, who will join forces again following the huge
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