According to Deadline, HBO has given a series order for Nicolas Winding Refn’s upcoming reboot of Maniac Cop, based on William Lustig’s 1988 cult classic film.
Refn will serve as an executive producer through his byNWR Originals banner along with John Hyams.
Given the current state of the world, though, Maniac Cop will also be a strong commentary on the decline of civilization”.
HBO has the North American rights on the series while Canal+ is in-charge of its French rights.