Jensen Ackles to Star in Crime Thriller Series 'Rules of Prey' at MGM+
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jensen Ackles will star in and executive produce the thriller series "Rules of Prey," based on John Sandford's novel featuring former detective Lucas Davenport, with production starting this month in Toronto.
- The eight-episode series, greenlit by MGM+, will premiere across multiple countries including the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Brazil, following Davenport as he investigates a series of murders targeting him personally.
- Bruce Terris serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Daniel Sackheim directing the first two episodes; MGM Television and Take 5 Productions are producing.
- Ackles has a strong history with Amazon MGM Studios, notably for his roles in "The Boys" and "Supernatural," while the "Prey" book series has 36 installments, with the latest released in 2026.
- MGM+ aims to blend classic storytelling with modern suspense through this adaptation, continuing its commitment to high-quality original programming.
