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Paramount Network commissioned a pilot for the black comedy "68 Whiskey".
Ron Howard is attached to lead the pilot. He will also be Executive Producer via Imagine Television Studios with Brian Grazer and Francie Calfo. The project is an adaptation of the Israeli series "Charlie Golf One". He follows a multicultural mix of men and women deployed as army doctors to an advanced base in Afghanistan nicknamed "The Orphanage". Together, they endure a dangerous and Kafkaesque world that leads to self-destructive appetites, outrageous behavior, intense camaraderie and, occasionally, a deep sense of purpose.
Roberto Benabib will write and produce executive products. Zion Rubin, the creator of the Israeli series, will also be executive producer with Efrat Shmaya Dror of United Studios of Israel and Danna Stern of Yes Studios. Imagine Television will co-produce with CBS Televsion Studios. "68 Whiskey" was developed as part of the programming partnership between the two studios
"Charlie Golf One" is produced by United Studios of Israel and yes TV, the production company behind the hit format Netflix "Fauda." [19659002] The pilot's order comes as Paramount Network seeks to strengthen its slate seven months after its launch. The Viacom owned cable has already launched the drama series "Waco" and "Yellowstone" as well as the comedy series "American Woman". The network had already ordered a first season of 10 episodes for "First Wives Club". set up to write and direct the series.
Deadline first reported the pilot's order for "68 Whiskey."
