Jacob Tierney's Alexander: Netflix's New Drama

0:00This is entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. Jacob Tierney, the creator of the hit series, Heated Rivalry, has a new project lined up with Netflix. On March 5th, they announced Alexander, a series where he'll write, direct, and executive produce. It dives into the lesser-known bond between Alexander the Great and his tutor, Aristotle. The show draws from the 2009 novel, The Golden Mean, by Annabelle Lyon. It explores the philosopher's role as a curious yet frustrated mentor to the young conqueror. Joining Tierney are executive producers Michael Costigan and Jason Bateman from Aggregate Films, plus Brendan Brady, who worked on Heated Rivalry. Tierney has wanted to adapt this story for years, calling it a dream project. Netflix's head of scripted series for the US and Canada, Ginny Howe, praised his raw take on the mentor protégé power dynamic, blending epic scale, with intimate moments, fans of Heated Rivalry no Tierney style well.

1:03That show, based on Rachel Reed's books, followed rival hockey players falling into a steamy romance. It sparked big talks on LGBTQ representation and bold TV storytelling. No release date or cast details yet, but given Tierney's track record, Alexander promises plenty of drama, intrigue, and close up tension on screen. This story is made possible by our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.