USA Network Orders TREADSTONE, a Drama Set in Jason Bourne Universe

TREADSTONE, a drama set in the Jason Bourne universe, has been ordered straight to series by USA Network, according to Variety. The series will go into production in 2019.

The series centers on the fictional CIA BLACK OPS program Operation Treadstone, which was the program that created superspy Jason Bourne. The covert program uses behavior modification protocol to turn recruits into nearly SUPERHUMAN assassins. The first season follows sleeper agents across the globe as they're mysteriously "awakened" to resume their deadly missions.

President of entertainment networks for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, Chris McCumber spoke about Treadstone saying, "As the #1 cable entertainment network for the past 12 years, usa network is delivering a dynamic lineup of big, bold programming - and what could be bigger and bolder than the Treadstone mythology?"

TREADSTONE is produced by Universal Cable Productions and written and executive produced by Tim Kring. Ramin Bahrani will direct the pilot and also serve as an executive producer.

USA ordered four drama pilots in April, including TREADSTONE. The other three are: the Rosario Dawson-led "Briarpatch;" "Dare Me", based on the novel by Megan Abbott; and "Erase," created by Denis Leary and Alex Cary.

Read the original article on Variety.