Showtime Developing IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Remake

According to Variety, Showtime is currently at work on developing a small screen remake of the hit 1967 drama IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT with THE HELP's Tate Taylor. Warren Littlefield and MGM TV are also on board.

Based on the novel of the same name, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT tells the story of a white man (Rod Steiger) and a black man (Sidney Poitier) working together to solve a murder investigation in a racially hostile southern town, the film shined a light on widespread racism and the danger of stereotypes. The film featured a soundtrack composed by Quincy Jones.

Taylor will write and direct two episodes should the project go to series, the publication has confirmed.

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