With the first compiled volume due out from Oni Press this summer, Charles Soule and Alberto Alburquerque’s series Letter 44 has gotten the nod from Syfy to be adapted into a TV series. With Syfy building a strong slate of varied science fiction properties, this one has a lot of appeal. The series will have Jonathan Mostow set to write the pilot while also directing it and serving as executive producer for it for Universal Cable Productions. Eric Gitter and Peter Schwerin are set to exec produce alongside Rene Echevarria for the production company.
Plot concept: On Inauguration Day, newly elected President Stephen Blades hoped to tackle the most critical issues facing the nation: war, the economy, and a failing health care system. But in a letter penned by the outgoing President, Blades learns the truth that redefines “critical”: seven years ago, NASA discovered an alien presence in the asteroid belt, and kept it a secret from the world. A stealth mission crewed by nine astronauts was sent to make contact, and they’re getting close – assuming they survive the long journey to reach their destination. Today, President-elect Blades has become the most powerful man on the planet. This planet!