AMC Launches 'Great American Stories' Anthology With 'The Grapes of Wrath' Adaptation

The series will adapt iconic works and narratives celebrating the American spirit, with Steinbeck's classic novel leading the inaugural season.

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.'