HISTORY Preps New Scripted Project

NEW YORK: HISTORY is working on a new scripted drama for premiere in 2012, The Hatfields and The McCoys, starring Kevin Costner and produced by Leslie Greif’s Thinkfactory Media.

Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of America’s most infamous family feud, the mini-series will see Costner in the role of "Devil" Anse Hatfield. It will chronicle the bloody hostilities between two clans that escalated to the point of near war between two states. "The Hatfields and The McCoys a classic tale of American history," said Nancy Dubuc, president and general manager of HISTORY. "These are names that are widely recognized, yet few people know the real story that made them famous. We are thrilled that Kevin Costner, one of the most iconic American actors of our time, will be starring as Devil. At HISTORY, part of our legacy—and indeed one of the reasons we are enjoying such great success right now—is our ability to look at the many stories of history through a contemporary lens. Working with Leslie Greif, I am confident that HISTORY will reacquaint viewers of our generation with this fascinating and timeless saga of courage, sacrifice and family love amid insidious plots and endless intrigue."

Greif added, "The Hatfields and The McCoys has been a passion project of mine for over 20 years, and it was realized the day I met Nancy Dubuc, she made a dream come true when she shared the same enthusiasm and vision for this epic American drama. And then to be privileged and fortunate enough to have a superstar like Kevin Costner as ‘Devil’ is beyond anything I could have imagined. And now thanks to HISTORY, this timeless and iconic tale will finally be told."