'Snowpiercer' TV adaptation given series order

Los Angeles, Jan 12 (PTI) Actor Jennifer Connelly-starrerTV adaptation of Bong Joon-Ho's sci-fi hit movie "Snowpiercer"has been green-lighted at ca...

Los Angeles, Jan 12 (PTI) Actor Jennifer Connelly-starrerTV adaptation of Bong Joon-Ho's sci-fi hit movie "Snowpiercer"has been green-lighted at cable network TNT.

The pilot of the series was written by Josh Friedman anddirected by Scott Derrickson, reported Variety.

The series is set seven years after the world has becomea frozen wastel and centers on the remnants of humanity, whoinhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles theglobe.

Connelly will play Melanie Cavill, a First Classpassenger, who works as the Voice of the Train, responsiblefor making the daily announcements over its PA system, in theseries.

The series will also feature Daveed Diggs, Mickey Sumner,Susan Park, Benjamin Haigh, Sasha Frolova, Katie McGuinness,Alison Wright, Annalise Basso, Sam Otto, Roberto Urbina,Sheila Vand, and Lena Hall. PTI RBSHD.

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