A television series based on John Grisham's The Firm "has locked in wide international distribution and is close to landing a domestic network too," Deadline.com reported. Adapted Lucas Reiter, The Firm "secured a green light for 22 episodes even before talks with NBC started, based solely on international distribution." Casting is underway, with production expected to begin in Canada in July.
The series picks up 10 years after the 1993 movie starring Tom Cruise ended, reintroducing Mitch McDeere as he and his family "emerge from isolation after 10 years in the Federal Witness Protection Program. Determined to reclaim their lives and their future, the McDeeres soon find that past dangers are still lurking and new threats are everywhere."
"John Grisham's the best, he’s a brilliant storyteller and a great partner," Reiter said. "As a writer and a lawyer, I've always been a huge fan, so it's beyond cool to be collaborating with him on this series."