Ray McKinnon Named Showrunner for Major Streaming Series in Development
Los Angeles, California – Emmy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Ray McKinnon has been announced as the showrunner and executive producer for a new, untitled drama series currently in development at a major streaming platform. According to a release issued by the studio on Tuesday, the project, which is set to begin production in early 2025, will mark McKinnon’s return to long-form television storytelling following his critically acclaimed work on FX’s ‘Rectify.’ The series, described as a character-driven period piece, centers on a fractured family in the American South navigating political and social upheaval. Industry insiders report that McKinnon will also write the pilot episode and direct multiple installments of the first season. The announcement has generated significant anticipation within the entertainment industry, given McKinnon’s reputation for nuanced, literary-driven narratives. No casting decisions or premiere dates have been disclosed at this time.