Similar Topic: Cathy Yan (Director of "Birds of Prey" movie) Will Direct & Write The Freshening
Here is a statement from Kurtzman and Lumet about the project:
“Chiwetel Ejiofor’s stage and film career are staggering in their bravery, commitment and quality,” said Kurtzman and Lumet. “He’s everything we could imagine and a million things we can’t. We couldn’t be more thrilled.”
The series will be co-produced by Tandem Productions, StudioCanal Company, and CBS Studios. It will air on Paramount+
Here is the goodreads synopsis of The Man Who Fell to Earth:
T.J. Newton is an extraterrestrial who goes to Earth on a desperate mission of mercy. But instead of aid, Newton discovers loneliness and despair that ultimately ends in tragedy.
Source material: Deadline.com