True Lies Adaptation Gets Pilot Order from 20th Television

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A new series, "True Lies", based on the hit 1994 film, has been given a pilot order. The series hails from Matt Nix, McG, and James Cameron, the director of the film.

The series has been in the ether for a number of years, starting in 2016 after McG signed an overall deal at 20th Television. It has now taken a step in the right direction towards production.

1994's "True Lies" starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Art Malik, and Bill Paxton. It follows the story of a spy struggling to balance his work and personal life.

The film was a global success, earning over $370 million.