Hulu Orders Pilot for Southern Bastards Graphic Novel Adaptation

Hulu has ordered a pilot for "Southern Bastards," a drama series adapted from Jason Aaron and Jason Latour's acclaimed graphic novel series set in Craw County, Alabama. The story follows a determined military veteran searching for her estranged father, only to uncover a violent stronghold of organized crime controlled by a high school football coach. Bill Dubuque, known for "Ozark," is writing and executive producing the pilot, while Nia DaCosta, director of "Candyman" and "The Marvels," will direct and executive produce. Matt Olmstead, with credits including "Chicago P.D.," serves as showrunner and executive producer. The project is produced by Onyx Collective, POV Entertainment, Proximity Media, and Fifth Season, with Aaron and Latour also executive producing. The graphic novel has won multiple awards, including the Harvey Award for Best New Series and the Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series, and the series is expected to be released on Hulu and Disney+.