David Weil's 'Calamities' Set to Premiere on Prime Video, Featuring Glen Powell
Glen Powell and Barnstorm join David Weil’s upcoming crime drama “Calamities” at Prime Video
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Prime Video has greenlit 'Calamities', a crime drama created by David Weil, known for 'Hunters'. Set in a Texas border town, the series explores the chaos following a violent narcotics deal, featuring a diverse cast of characters entangled in crime and moral dilemmas.
- 01'Calamities' is a straight-to-series drama from David Weil, focusing on the aftermath of a violent drug deal in Texas.
- 02The series features multiple perspectives, including a sheriff, an assassin, and an FBI agent.
- 03Glen Powell and Dan Cohen's Barnstorm production company is involved in the project.
- 04The show aligns with the growing trend of hybrid Western and crime storytelling in modern entertainment.
- 05'Calamities' will be available on Prime Video in over 240 countries.
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'Calamities', a new crime drama series from Prime Video, has been officially greenlit, showcasing the creative vision of David Weil, known for his work on 'Hunters'. This series is produced under Amazon MGM Studios in collaboration with Natalie Laine Williams' Please Enjoy banner and Glen Powell and Dan Cohen's Barnstorm production company. Set in a Texas border town, 'Calamities' delves into the chaos following a violent narcotics deal, drawing various characters into a complex web of crime and moral conflict. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, including a local sheriff grappling with her past, a ruthless assassin, and an ambitious FBI agent, creating a layered thriller that explores themes of investigation, revenge, and survival. Peter Friedlander, Head of Global Television at Amazon MGM Studios, praised the series as a character-rich thriller that offers bold storytelling. David Weil continues to expand his creative portfolio with this project, alongside his recent work on films like 'Extraction 3'. Barnstorm, co-founded by Glen Powell, is also gaining momentum with its recent ventures, including a partnership with A24 for 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'. 'Calamities' is positioned as a significant addition to the modern Western-crime genre, blending law enforcement drama with cartel violence, and will stream exclusively on Prime Video across over 240 countries.
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