Supernatural star Jensen Ackles is teaming up with Chicago P.D. inventive Derek Haas for an rigorous new drama known as Countdown.

Amazon MGM Studios is doubling down on its operating romance with Jensen Ackles proper just after bringing the Supernatural alum aboard the hit television series The Boys for a new episodic drama, Countdown. The project hails from Chicago’s private Derek Haas, the writer and producer of displays like Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and added. Haas inked an specific present with Primary Movie following exiting Wolf Entertainment. Countdown is the to start out with project to arrive from the pact.

Haas created Countdown for Jensen Ackles straight away just after the Batman voice actor entered a initial-glimpse present with Amazon MGM Studios for his creation firm Chaos Device Productions. Ackles founded the banner with his wife, Danneel Ackles, straight away just after his present-halting objective as Soldier Boy on The Boys.

According to the show’s description, Countdown follows a mysterious murder in broad daylight, major LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) to be component of a prime secret activity stress of undercover agents from all branches of legislation enforcement to investigate. On the other hand, when the truth of the matter unravels, a a lot extra nefarious plot is revealed, confronting the group with opposing agendas as they try to save a city of millions.

“I experienced an unbelievable expertise performing with the Primary Online video team on The Boys and am delighted to be capable to go on that romance on Countdown,” Ackles claimed. “I simply are not able to wait to companion with Derek and the rest of our Countdown family to deliver this tale to lifestyle.”

“I am thrilled to be doing work again with Jen Salke and Vernon Sanders and all the excellent men and women they’ve assembled at Key Video clip,” Haas stated. “I take pleasure in producing reveals that preserve you on the edge of your seat with nonstop action, drama, surprises, and suspense, and I can not wait to perform with Jensen and for everyone to see Countdown.“

Haas is as sharp as they arrive, with extra than a 10 years of experience bringing highly effective drama to television screens. The merged attempts of Haas and Jensen Ackles could make for a fantastic pairing on Countdown. It is awesome to see Ackles in the highlight once again just after his epic operate on the CW series Supernatural, and we’re enthusiastic to see what the Countdown workforce is cooking up.

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