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John Boyega will play the lead role of Eli — a character that was originally played by Denzel Washington in the 2010 post-apocalyptic movie. Boyega will also executive produce the series, which also has Gary Whitta — the writer of the movie — on board as creator, writer, and executive producer. The directors of the original film, Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes, will executive produce as well.

The series will reportedly be set approximately 30 years before the film, around the same time as the nuclear event that destroyed the world. Produced by Alcon Entertainment, the outlet notes that the show is likely “about to be taken out to select premium buyers”