Actor Bradley Cooper is developing a TV miniseries based on a book about the rise of Islamic State militants, a show the author hopes will help Americans understand how the group came about.
The series is based on the 2016 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS" writted by Joby Warrick. The book tracks the group's unlikely roots and transformation into the jihadist ensemble, from its origins in a remote Jordanian prison to its advances in Syria.
The book also follows the small band of American and international agents tasked to shut down the group.
Cooper, who is known for his starring roles in movies like "American Sniper" and "The Hangover", is developing the miniseries for HBO through his production company.
According to Warrick, a national security reporter at the Washington Post, the series would aim to explain, educate and help clarify issues about the Islamic State group and its motivations.
“When you write a book of nonfiction on an important subject, you’re flattered that there is film interest but you’re also a little worried,” Warrick said.
Cooper and partner producer Todd Philips formed their production company, Joint Effort, in 2014. Their project "War Dogs," a comedy about arms dealers in Afghanistan in which Cooper also stars will be released August 19.
The new project "Black Flag" haven't announced the castings or estimated air date yet.
Source: The Huffington Post
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