Peacock Orders Based on a True Story Series

Based on a True Story, a dark comedic thriller from Emmy Award-nominated Craig Rosenberg (The Boys, LOST, Preacher), has been given a straight-to-series order at Peacock.

Inspired by a bizarre true event, the series follows a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star whose lives unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat. Rosenberg will serve as writer, showrunner and executive producer.

Jason Bateman (Ozark, The Outsider) will executive produce alongside Michael Costigan for Aggregate Films, while Roxie Rodriguez serves as co-executive producer for the company. The series will be produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Lisa Katz, president of scripted content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said: “Inspired by real events, Based on a True Story explores America’s obsession with true-crime and serial killers. Along with our colleagues at UCP, we’re thrilled Craig Rosenberg, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan and Roxie Rodriguez have partnered with Peacock for what is sure to be a wild ride filled with unexpected twists and turns and lots of humor.”

Beatrice Springborn, president of UCP, said: “There are some true stories that are stranger than fiction, as is the case for the events that inspire this show. It is a twisted, thrilling and incredibly funny series that combines the comic and suspense talents of the dream team of Craig Rosenberg, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan and Roxie Rodriguez to create the perfect show for Peacock.”