Regina King to direct and produce ‘A Man in Full’ based on bestselling novel by Tom Wolfe

Regina King has teamed up with David E Kelly for ‘A Man in Full’, a Netflix limited series based on the novel by Tom Wolfe, which follows a real estate mogul who suddenly faces bankruptcy

Academy Award-winning actor-director Regina King has joined hands with David E Kelly to adapt Tom Wolfe’s 1998 novel a man in full Netflix as a limited series. The project has received a direct-to-series order on Netflix, with streamers ordering six one-hour episodes.

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In the series, when Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Crocker suddenly faces bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as Charlie gracefully defends his empire from those trying to cash in on his downfall. According to Diversity, Kelly – known for producing popular shows like Doogie Hauser MD., big little lie, Boston Legal And Ally McBeal — Will serve as writer, executive producer and showrunner a man in full.

King will direct the first three episodes in addition to serving as executive producer under his Royal Ties production banner. Matthew Tinker of David E Kelly Productions will also executive produce the show. “All I can say is that when David E. Kelly calls, you just say yes. I know this partnership will produce something special,” King said.

Kelly said a man in full The series is a passion project for him. “The opportunity to tackle Tom Wolfe’s brilliant and presentational novel, the opportunity to helm Regina – I couldn’t be more excited,” he said.

a man in full Kelly’s latest project with Netflix. He is already working on the show Lincoln Lawyer And anatomy of a scam For streaming platforms.

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