Overview

• The deal secures television rights to all 11 novels written by John Shirley under the pen name John Cutter.
• The new version shifts to the present day, recasting the lead as a former military drone operator haunted by his past.
• Plans call for integrating modern remote-warfare tools such as FPV drones, kamikaze UAVs, thermite attacks and fiber‑optic drones, informed by current battlefield developments.
• AR Content is in discussions with potential showrunners, with no network, cast or production timeline announced.
• CAA brokered the agreement for AR Content and UTA represented Shirley, aligning with Alexander Rodnyansky’s recent indie packaging strategy.