Overview
- AMC Networks announced the new anthology series 'Great American Stories,' with each season focusing on a celebrated work, historical moment, or individual narrative embodying the American spirit.
- The first season will adapt John Steinbeck's 1939 novel 'The Grapes of Wrath,' a seminal work exploring resilience and social justice during the Great Depression.
- Rolin Jones, known for his work on 'Interview with the Vampire,' will adapt 'The Grapes of Wrath' and oversee the anthology franchise for AMC.
- Mark Johnson, an Emmy-winning producer associated with AMC's Anne Rice universe, will serve as executive producer for the series.
- AMC aims to honor its origins as the American Movie Classics channel while establishing 'Great American Stories' as its next major franchise alongside 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Walking Dead.'