The series isn't yet titled but it will follow the story of detectives Patrick Kenzie (Joseph Morgan) and Angela Gennaro who try to solve crimes that are beyond the reach of the law. The 2007 film based on the novel starred Casey Affleck as Kenzie.
Morgan currently plays Klaus Mikaelson on The Originals but also played the character on The Vampire Diaries. The Originals will premier its fifth and final season on April 20.