Amazon MGM Developing Series Based on Melinda Leigh's 'The Courier'
Martin Gero will showrun, write and executive produce the adaptation of Leigh's thriller about a diplomatic courier framed for a plane explosion.
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a series adaptation of Melinda Leigh's novel The Courier, with Martin Gero set to showrun, write and executive produce, according to Deadline. Amazon representatives declined to comment on the project.
The series centers on a diplomatic courier named Daisy who is framed for a plane explosion meant to kill her and cover up a stolen package. The show is based on a concept from Gero, who will produce under his Quinn's House banner.
Liz Pelletier and Sherryl Clark will executive produce through Premeditated Productions. Premeditated's SVP Television, Julie Jarmon, will serve as co-executive producer.
The novel is set for release next March from Entangled Publishing's Sideways imprint. Leigh is the author of more than 40 thrillers, and her books have sold over 16 million copies.
Gero's TV track record
Gero created, showran, wrote and executive produced the NBC crime drama Blindspot, which ran for five seasons. His other credits include NBC's Quantum Leap reboot, Netflix's Keep Breathing and serving as showrunner on Stargate Atlantis.
Quick answers
Is there a release date for the series adaptation of The Courier?
No release date has been announced. The project is in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
Who is writing and showrunning The Courier series?
Martin Gero will write, showrun and executive produce under his Quinn's House banner.