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[12/16/25 - 09:08 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights Series Adaptation of Iconic Western "The Magnificent Seven"
After a peaceful Quaker village is massacred by mercenaries working for a greedy and ruthless land baron trying to force them off the land he covets, seven gifted but flawed mercenaries are hired by the community to protect them from the land baron's hired guns.
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[04/24/23 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 24
Updates include: Apple cancels "Truth Be Told" after three seasons; Nic Pizzolatto brings "The Magnificent Seven" to Amazon; and Alex Rubens tapped to run FOX's "Krapopolis."
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[04/14/23 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 14
Updates include: Madeleine Stowe, Stephen Rider cast in "It" prequel series; Fremantle eyes reboot of "Baywatch"; and Amazon Studios to develop various MGM properties for film and TV.
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[03/02/23 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 2
Updates include: Skye P. Marshall joins "Matlock" reboot at CBS; Soji Arai to recur on HBO Max's "Tokyo Vice"; and Nic Pizzolatto lands series commitment at Amazon.
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| MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, THE (MGM PLUS)
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DEVELOPMENT
HISTORY:
3/2/23
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12/16/25
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STATUS:
currently in development (2025-2026 season) |
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
ordered to series |
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
eight episodes |
DESCRIPTION:
(from MGM's press release, December 2025) Today, premium linear channel and streaming service MGM+ announced the greenlight of The Magnificent Seven, an eight-episode drama series based on the iconic MGM Western film. The series hails from acclaimed writer Tim Kring (Heroes, Touch), who will serve as writer and executive producer, alongside executive producer Donald De Line (Billy the Kid, Foster Dade). Lawrence Mirisch and Bruce Kaufman also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by MGM+ Studios and MGM Television Studios with production targeted to begin in June 2026. The series will be available on MGM+ in the U.S., UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. Set in the tumultuous 1880s American frontier, The Magnificent Seven is a reimagining of the classic Western tale. After a peaceful Quaker village is massacred by mercenaries working for a greedy and ruthless land baron trying to force them off the land he covets, seven gifted but flawed mercenaries are hired by the community to protect them from the land baron's hired guns. But as the team embeds itself in the community, preparing to defend them against overwhelming odds, they are all forced to grapple with an essential question: is the use of violence acceptable to defend a people whose faith is based on non-violence? The series takes a deep dive into the stories behind each of the Seven; what's at stake for them, and why they choose to take on this mission. Like the original, this updated take on the classic story explores themes of honor, sacrifice and redemption, focusing on morality, faith, and the cost of courage. |
CREW INFORMATION:
· Bruce Kaufman as EP
· Donald De Line as EP
· Lawrence Mirisch as EP
· Tim Kring as CRTR/EP
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GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· drama
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· MGM Television Studios
· MGM+ Studios
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