9 Upcoming TV Shows Based On Movies (That Will Probably Suck)

3. Shooter

The Exorcist TV
USA

Another Antoine Fuqua film becoming a TV show, this time the rather less well-received, pretty forgettable Shooter, which came out in 2007 and starred Mark Wahlberg. The film centred on Wahlberg's Marine verteran, who was framed for a murder by a rogue secret private military company unit.

For the TV version, Ryan Philippe - a man many had probably forgotten about since the early 00s - will be taking on the Wahlberg role. If this was just an original property, it's the sort that might not get made, hence why it has the Shooter label attached to it.

Although there may be more chance to develop the characters, and USA network have been increasing their quality TV output (led by the great Mr Robot, while Falling Water looks intriguing), Shooter - which has been delayed because of the real world shootings that have taken place in the USA recently - just seems like it'll end up being rather bland.

Contributor
Contributor

NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.