Jacob Tierney, the creative force behind the popular TV show “Heated Rivalry,” is taking on a new project with Netflix. This time, he will be delving into the ancient world with a drama series titled “Alexander.” The show will explore the relationship between the legendary military leader Alexander the Great and his mentor, the philosopher Aristotle.
Netflix announced that Tierney will be writing, directing, and executive producing “Alexander,” based on the novel “The Golden Mean” by Annabel Lyon. Joining Tierney in the production process are Aggregate Films, the company founded by Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan. Together, they will bring to life this epic tale of forbidden love, brutal war, and ruthless ambitions.
The series will delve into Aristotle’s journey to mentor Alexander as the Athenian empire begins to crumble. Inspired by “The Golden Mean,” Tierney expressed his long-standing interest in telling this story, which he has been dreaming of for years. As of now, Netflix has not shared any casting updates or details on the release date of the series.
Following his recent success at the GLAAD Media Awards, where he won for Outstanding New TV Series with “Heated Rivalry,” Tierney’s next project with “Alexander” is eagerly anticipated. In his acceptance speech, Tierney acknowledged the challenges of creating LGBTQ+ art and credited the shows that paved the way for series like his own. He highlighted influential LGBTQ+ shows like “Will and Grace,” “The L Word,” and “Queer as Folk.”
As Tierney embarks on this new creative journey with “Alexander,” fans are excited to see how he will bring to life the complex and captivating story of Alexander the Great and Aristotle. Stay tuned for more updates on this upcoming Netflix series.
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