The planned series adaptation of the film “Sexy Beast” is not moving forward at Paramount Network, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The show was given a 10-episode straight…
at the cabler last year. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the move to scrap the series came amid budget cuts in the wake of the Viacom-CBS merger. “Sexy Beast” was still in the process of finishing scripts at that time, making it an easier cut. The show hails from Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content. There are plans to shop the series to other outlets.‘s request for comment. Reps for Paramount Television Studios declined to comment.
Based on the 2000 film of the same name, the series was to tell the origin story of Gal Dove , a brilliant thief who finds himself descending into the seductive madness of the London criminal world during the vibrant and volatile 1990s. News of the “Sexy Beast” series’ demise comes on the same day it was officially announced that the Paramount Network comedy seriesThe network’s only current scripted original is “Yellowstone,” which debuted its third season back in June with. Earlier this year, Paramount Network aired the Afghanistan war dramedy “68 Whiskey,” which is still awaiting word on a second season.
Other scripted shows currently set up at Paramount Network include “Mayor of Kingstown” from “Yellowstone’s” Taylor Sheridan and “Paradise Lost” starring Josh Hartnett.
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