Former The X-Files executive producer John Shiban has been tapped to serve as show runner/executive producer of USA Network's upcoming drama Frankenstein, Variety reported. Martin Scorsese, author Dean Koontz and Flame TV head Tony Krantz are also executive producers. Koontz wrote the pilot script, which will be directed by Texas Chainsaw Massacre helmer Marcus Nispel, the trade paper reported.
Shiban has also executive produced UPN's Star Trek: Enterprise and Fox's The Lone Gunmen.
In the update of Mary Shelley's classic SF novel, Parker Posey plays a homicide detective, one of two who uncover the secret of Frankenstein's monster while on a routine investigation. Casting is still under way for the other lead roles, the trade paper reported.
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