Doug Jung Named Showrunner for Amazon MGM's 'Mass Effect' TV Series

Doug Jung Named Showrunner for Amazon MGM's 'Mass Effect' TV Series

Doug Jung has been tapped as the showrunner for the upcoming "Mass Effect" TV series being developed at Amazon MGM Studios. The show was initially reported to be in development in November, with Daniel Casey set to write and executive produce the adaptation. Jung will now join as an executive producer and showrunner, alongside Karim Zreik, Ari Arad, and EA's Michael Gamble. Jung's previous work includes serving as showrunner on "Chief of War" and writing for shows like "Mindhunter" and "Banshee." The "Mass Effect" series is based on the popular video game franchise that follows Commander Shepard's journey to save humanity from alien threats. The first game was released in 2007, with subsequent games expanding the universe and introducing new characters. The franchise is developed by BioWare and published by EA. Stay tuned for more updates on the development of the "Mass Effect" TV series.