AMC announced on Friday a series order for the pilot LOW WINTER SUN, a co-production between Endemol Studios and AMC Studio. Chris Mundy (CRIMINAL MINDS, COLD CASE) will serve as writer, executive producer and showrunner on the project, which stars Mark Strong (
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,
Zero Dark Thirty) and co-stars Lennie James (THE WALKING DEAD, JERICHO). Season One consists of ten, one-hour episodes.
“Endemol and Chris Mundy have produced a beautiful pilot with an incredible cast led by the insanely talented Mark Strong,” said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s EVP of original programming, production and digital content. “We’re thrilled to be moving forward with this compelling and intense new drama and look forward to returning to Detroit for production on the first season."