Elgin James Developing FX Adaptation of S.A. Cosby's King of Ashes
James is adapting the novel with Amblin, Higher Ground and 20th Television; the story follows Roman Carruthers and his family's Virginia crematory.
Elgin James is developing a television adaptation of S.A. Cosby's novel King of Ashes at FX, according to Deadline. The project is being developed with Amblin, Higher Ground and 20th Television.
The series centers on Roman Carruthers, who returns to his family's crematory business in Virginia after his father is left comatose in a hit-and-run.
James will executive produce alongside Higher Ground and Amblin's Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey. Amblin's Todd Cohen will serve as co-executive producer.
The rights deal was brokered by Lucy Stille on behalf of Josh Getzler at HG Literary.
James previously worked with FX on Mayans M.C., which ran for five seasons on the network. His other projects include Prison Break, which was ordered to series in October 2025 with James at the helm and has been shooting in Los Angeles for some months, and a Netflix adaptation of All the Sinners Bleed, set for release next spring.
Quick answers
What is Elgin James developing at FX?
He is developing a TV adaptation of S.A. Cosby's novel King of Ashes with Amblin, Higher Ground and 20th Television.
What is King of Ashes about?
It centers on Roman Carruthers, who returns to his family's crematory business in Virginia after his father is left comatose in a hit-and-run.