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The Pillars of the Earth TV series optioned
Munich-based Tandem Productions has taken an option on the rights to produce The Pillars of the Earth as a television series, in conjunction with Ridley and Tony Scott’s production company, Scott Free Inc.
Sir Ridley Scott is an Academy Award-nominated film director and producer. His films include Alien, Blade Runner, Legend, Black Rain, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Matchstick Men, Kingdom of Heaven, and American Gangster. His brother Tony’s films include Top Gun, True Romance, Crimson Tide and Spy Game.
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