‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Jacob Tierney Gets Netflix Series Order For Alexander The Great & Aristotle Drama; Jason Bateman’s Aggregate Films Producing

EXCLUSIVE: How’s this for range — Jacob Tierney, creator of the wildly popular contemporary gay romance Heated Rivalry, will be tackling ancient male friendship — and mentorship — next.

5 Mar, 16:30 — 5 Mar, 16:58

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This news signifies a significant pivot for 'Heated Rivalry' creator Jacob Tierney, moving from a contemporary gay romance to an ancient historical drama. The involvement of Jason Bateman's Aggregate Films also adds considerable weight and potential mainstream appeal to the project.

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varietyMostly Factual5d ago

‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Jacob Tierney Sets Netflix Drama About Alexander the Great and Aristotle With Jason Bateman as EP

“Heated Rivalry” creator Jacob Tierney has already set his next project. Netflix has given a series order to “Alexander,” a drama series about Alexander the Great and Aristotle that Tierney will write, direct and executive produce. An adaptation of Annabel Lyon’s novel “The Golden Mean,” the series “begins as the Athenian empire is crumbling and […]

By Selome Hailu

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Jacob Tierney Lands Alexander the Great Drama at Netflix

The series is based on Annabel Lyon’s 2009 novel ‘The Golden Mean’ about the relationship between the Greek ruler and the philosopher Aristotle.

By Rick Porter

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