Lionsgate Television is developing a brand new limited series for Hulu, currently titled “Death at Penn State”, which is an adaptation of The Atlantic article “Death at a Penn State Fraternity” by Caitlin Flanagan.

The series is based on a true story, the series’ official logline states, “The limited series explores fraternity life and specifically tells the story of Tim Piazza who fought for his life for 12 hours before his Beta Theta Pi brothers called 911. By then it was too late.”

Jim and Evelyn Piazza said in a statement to Variety:

“We are grateful and fully supportive of Lionsgate and Hulu taking on this project related to our son’s tragic and very preventable death.  Given the reckless and deplorable behavior of fraternity members and their advisors, the lack of oversight by the University and the National Fraternity and the ongoing criminal and civil proceedings that continue five plus years later, we feel this is a story that must be told to prevent similar incidents from happening to another young man (or woman) and their family.”

The series will be executive produced by Robert Greenblatt, who has a first-look deal with Lionsgate Television.  It will be written by Joe Hortua with Jon Wu of Green Room co-executive producing. The Atlantic and Caitlin Flanagan will also executive produce. Kevin Bray will direct and executive produce.

Robert Greenblatt, also said in a statement:

“I appreciate Lionsgate and Hulu for taking on the tragedy of Tim Piazza’s death due to a careless hazing incident at Penn State’s Beta Theta Pi fraternity in 2017.  It resulted in one of the largest criminal indictments against a fraternity and its members in recent U.S. history. While hazing is illegal, there continue to be similar incidents around the country each year, and we want this to be a cautionary tale. Tim’s bereaved parents, Jim and Evelyn, are now crusaders for reform, and last year the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law was passed. We all hope this will be drama with a purpose.”

It’s unknown if this limited series will be released internationally as a Star Original on Disney+ or if it will be released on Lionsgate+.

Roger Palmer

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