Spike has teamed with Weinstein Television to distribute limited scripted series Waco, the network said Wednesday.

The six-part series will star Michael Shannon and Taylor Kitsch and is based on the 1993 FBI siege of a religious sect in Waco, Tx  that resulted in the deadly shoot out and fire, said the network.

John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle will write the series, with John Erik also directing the series, which will go into production next Spring.

“The dramatic events in Waco captivated the nation, and we are thrilled to partner with Weinstein Television and an all-star cast and production team to bring this incredible story to life,” said Sharon Levy, Executive Vice President, Original Series, Spike in a statement.

Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch will join Vince Vaughn and Colin Farrell in the lead roles of HBO's second season of its True Detective franchise.

McAdams will portray Ani Bezzerides, a Ventura County detective with "uncompromising ethics," while Kitsch is Paul Woodrugh, a war veteran and motorcycle highway patrol officer with a painful life.

For his part, Farrell is on board as Ray Velcoro, a detective torn between mobsters and his corrupt department, and Vaughn is this season's criminal, Frank Semyon. Kelly Reilly is Seymon's wife, partner and "former D-list actress" Jordan.

Last season's highly decorated rookie run of True Detective showcased Matthew McConaughey, and Woody Harrelson in Emmy-nominated outstanding lead actor turns in a drama series. Like the show itself, both actors came up short with the Emmy crowd that favored the final season of AMC's Breaking Bad.