Doug Jung is set to serve as showrunner on the “ Mass Effect ” TV series currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios , Variety has confirmed.

Variety exclusively reported the show was in the works back in November. Daniel Casey is still set to write and executive produce the adaptation, with Jung now also executive producing and showrunning. Karim Zreik will executive produce under his Cedar Tree Productions banner, with Ari Arad and EA’s Michael Gamble also executive producing. Cedar Tree is currently under an overall deal at Amazon MGM Studios.

Jung most recently served as showrunner on Jason Momoa’s upcoming historical drama “Chief of War,” which is launching in August on Apple TV+. His other TV credits include “Mindhunter” at Netflix, “Banshee” at Cinemax, and “Big Love” a

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