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[03/27/19 - 04:15 PM]
Sylvester Stallone to Direct, Executive Produce Drama Series "The Tenderloin" in Development at History
The series is based on the true story of Charles Becker, a New York cop at the turn of the century and leader of the Strong-Arm Squad, tasked with going to war with the Italian, Jewish and Irish gangs in a violent New York City neighborhood called "The Tenderloin."
[via press release from History]

SYLVESTER STALLONE TO DIRECT, EXECUTIVE PRODUCE DRAMA SERIES 'THE TENDERLOIN' (WORKING TITLE) IN DEVELOPMENT AT HISTORY(R)

FROM A+E STUDIOS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BALBOA PRODUCTIONS, SERIES BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF THE NYPD STRONG-ARM SQUAD LEADER

New York, NY - March 27, 2019 - HISTORY is teaming with Sylvester Stallone to develop the drama series "The Tenderloin" (working title) from A+E Studios in association with Balboa Productions, it was announced today at A+E Networks' Upfront. Stallone will executive produce and direct multiple episodes. Stephen Kay ("Sons of Anarchy," "The Shield") is set to write the pilot.

"The Tenderloin" is based on the true story of Charles Becker, a New York cop at the turn of the century and leader of the Strong-Arm Squad, tasked with going to war with the Italian, Jewish and Irish gangs in a violent New York City neighborhood called "The Tenderloin." Becker and his squad were dirty cops, but at the same time tried to impose order in a city controlled by gangs and Tammany Hall. In a stunning turn of events, Becker became the first and only policeman in U.S. history sent to the electric chair for murder.

"Long before Miranda Rights or the fictional series 'The Shield,' there was the very real Charles Becker, a police officer living by his own moral code," said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, HISTORY. "This is a passion project for Sylvester, who has discovered new facts on Becker's case that shed new light on this infamous anti-hero. We look forward to joining forces with him to bring this incredible story to HISTORY audiences."

"The Tenderloin" is an A+E Studios production in association with Balboa Productions. Stallone, Kay and Braden Aftergood (Hell or High Water) executive produce. Barry Jossen serves as executive producer for A+E Studios.

About A+E Studios

A+E Studios is the award-winning studio unit of the global media company A+E Networks, LLC. A+E Studios is an industry-leader in the creation, production and distribution of high quality scripted entertainment content across cable, network and streaming platforms. A+E Studios serves as the primary scripted programming provider for the A+E Networks portfolio. A+E Studios' slate of programming consists of scripted series, event series and movies. A+E Studios-produced titles include the Peabody Award-winning "UnREAL," "Project Blue Book" for HISTORY(R), the Emmy-nominated event miniseries "ROOTS," the action drama "SIX," the hit series "Knightfall" and "YOU" from Greg Berlanti. Upcoming series slated for release next from A+E Studios include the Jenji Kohan-produced series "American Princess" for Lifetime(R), the drama series "Reprisal" from Warren Littlefield for Hulu and the animated drama series "The Liberator" for Netflix.

About HISTORY(R)

HISTORY, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, HISTORY serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. HISTORY has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.





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