FX Orders New Limited Series Trust, Danny Boyle On Board

LOS ANGELES: FX has ordered a first ten-episode installment of Trust, which will be directed by Danny Boyle.

The first installment will tell the story of John Paul Getty III, heir to the Getty oil fortune. It takes place in 1973. The limited series is being executive produced by Simon Beaufoy (who is also the writer), Boyle and Christian Colson. The trio previously worked together on Slumdog Millionaire.

The ten-part limited series will be produced by FX Productions, Cloud Eight Films, Decibel Films and Snicket Films Limited.

“Simon, Danny and Christian have done a magnificent job of telling the story of the Getty family empire and its tumultuous history with Trust,” said Eric Schrier, co-president of original programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. “Simon’s script wonderfully dramatizes the notorious and bizarre kidnapping of J. Paul Getty’s grandson. It’s the perfect way to open this limited series, allowing us to see how three generations, including one of the world’s richest men, clash when family, fortune and reputation are in jeopardy.”