Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is expanding his television footprint again. He is stepping up as an executive producer for a live-action adaptation of the critically acclaimed graphic novel Bone Parish. The series is currently in development at Starz.
Jackson is producing the show under his G-Unit Film & Television banner. This expands a highly lucrative network partnership that already includes the Power universe, BMF, and the upcoming boxing drama Fightland. The initial news broke early this week, confirming his direct involvement as an executive producer for the new supernatural project.
Created by Cullen Bunn and published by BOOM! Studios, the original comic drops readers into a gritty New Orleans drug empire. But this is not a standard cartel story. The central family controls a fictional narcotic called “The Ash.” The catch? It is manufactured from the physical remains of the dead. Users snort it to hallucinate the memories of the deceased. Naturally, dealing a supernatural drug paints a huge target on the family’s back from rival criminal syndicates.
So who is running the show? Starz tapped Diane Ademu-John and Declan de Barra to steer the adaptation. They are attached as the project’s co-showrunners. That puts serious genre experience behind the camera as the network tries to bring the dark magic of the comic to life.
The show fits perfectly into Jackson’s brand of high-stakes crime television, adding a distinct horror element to his usual boardroom and street-level drama. Starz has not announced a premiere window. Casting remains tightly under wraps.