AMC Greenlights Warner Horizon Thriller

NEW YORK: AMC has given the go-ahead to Rubicon, a new 12-episode thriller from Warner Horizon Television starring James Badge Dale, Lili Taylor and Miranda Richardson.

This is AMC’s third original series order, following the critically acclaimed Mad Men and Breaking Bad. It comes from Jason Horwitch (Pentagon Papers, Medical Investigation) and follows an analyst at a New York City think-tank whose work leads him to uncover a hidden clue that points to an unfolding global conspiracy. 

"This script is an iconic project for us in that it underscores AMC’s brand promise of ‘Story Matters Here,’ combining great storytelling with a world that hasn’t been explored on television before," said Joel Stillerman, the senior VP of original programming, production and digital content at AMC. "Think tanks are inherently mysterious places with murky agendas, and it’s a great setting for a show like this. Jason’s understanding of the conspiracy thriller genre is evident in a plot reminiscent of some great films like Three Days of the Condor and The Parallax View. We’re thrilled to have a world class cast, director, and production team to bring this series to life.