How is this for an unexpected hot drama arena this pitch season — the Kentucky bourbon family business. NBC has bought The Bourbon Kings, a drama project from Endemol Shine Studios. It is based on the best-selling novel The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward, which Endemol Shine acquired in a bidding situation.
Empire co-executive producer David Rambo will write the adaptation, a scorching family saga centered on the Bradfords, an aristocratic Kentucky family who made their fortune in the bourbon industry. Entertainment 360′ Daniel Rappaport, Ben Forkner and Marcus Blakely executive produce.
Empire co-executive producer David Rambo will write the adaptation, a scorching family saga centered on the Bradfords, an aristocratic Kentucky family who made their fortune in the bourbon industry. Entertainment 360′ Daniel Rappaport, Ben Forkner and Marcus Blakely executive produce.
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