Syfy To Develop ‘Dark Matter’ Series

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Syfy will develop an original, space-themed series Dark Matter for debut in 2015, the network announced Wednesday.

The 13-episode series, based on a graphic novel Dark Matter by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie (Stargate), follows the crew of a derelict spaceship that is awakened from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got on board, but have to work together to survive.

Dark Matter will be produced by Prodigy Pictures and will air on Syfy in 2015.

“Dark Matter is a refreshing and entertaining space opera that blends an intriguing premise with fast-paced suspense, said Chris Regina, senior vice president of programming for Syfy. “It will be a terrific addition to our prime time schedule next year.”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.