AMC Developing Rectify With The Shield’s Walton Goggins

AMC is developing a legal-themed drama with Breaking Bad executive producer Mark Johnson says Variety. Walton Goggins, of FX’s The Shield, is set to star in Rectify as a man released from a lengthy prison term after being exonerated by DNA evidence. The script was penned by Ray McKinnon, who won an Oscar for his 2001 live-action short The Accountant. McKinnon, perhaps recognized for his roles on HBO’s Deadwood and CBS’ 2008 mini-series Comanche Moon, created and wrote the AMC project; he also will serve as executive producer with Stephen Kay. “Ray McKinnon’s script beautifully weaves together the legal drama surrounding a wrongful conviction into a great character-driven family drama,” said Christina Wayne, AMC’s senior vp of scripted series and miniseries.