The Envoy: A New Hostage Recovery Drama in the Works
Lionsgate Television is teaming up with Alexi Hawley, the showrunner of The Rookie, to develop a new scripted series titled The Envoy. The series is based on a June Vanity Fair story that explores the work of the U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs, Roger Carstens, and his team as they strive to secure the release of American hostages around the world.
The collaboration reunites Hawley with Peabody-winning journalist Adam Ciralsky, who penned the original article. Hawley and Ciralsky previously worked together on The Recruit, a Netflix series loosely based on Ciralsky’s experiences as a rookie lawyer recruited by the CIA.
The Envoy will follow a fictionalized hostage scenario each season, drawing inspiration from the real-life efforts of the U.S. government to free hostages. Hawley expressed his excitement about adapting Ciralsky’s gripping article into a compelling television show that showcases the high-stakes and emotional nature of hostage recovery missions.
Ciralsky, who spent a year shadowing Carstens and documenting his work, praised Hawley as a talented storyteller and the ideal person to bring The Envoy to life. The team at Lionsgate is excited to collaborate on this project, which promises to shed light on the dedication and complexities of hostage recovery efforts.
In addition to The Envoy, Lionsgate Television is working on other high-profile projects, including adaptations of real-life events such as the gambling scandal involving Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and an English-language version of Park Chan-wook’s film Oldboy. The studio is committed to delivering engaging content that resonates with audiences worldwide.
As the demand for broadcast-style dramas continues to grow in the streaming era, The Envoy is poised to join the ranks of successful series like The Night Agent and The Diplomat. With a talented creative team at the helm, viewers can expect a captivating and thrilling exploration of the world of hostage recovery in The Envoy.