All about DC Comics's Watchmen superhero series

The series, however, will not be a straight adaption of Alan Moore's graphic novel, previously translated for 2009 film by Zack Snyder.

HBO's first-ever superhero series 'Watchmen" has received a series order.

The project is based on the characters from the DC Comics property and will be developed by writer Damon Lindelof.

The series, however, will not be a straight adaption of Alan Moore's graphic novel, previously translated for 2009 film by Zack Snyder.

The studio also unveiled a star-studded cast for the series which includes Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr and others.

It will be set in an alternate history where "superheroes" are treated as outlaws. The series will embrace the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.

Lindelof will write and executive produce, with Nicole Kassell directing the pilot and executive producing.

HBO has officially picked up Damon Lindelof's new take on Watchmen, and it will air in 2019. https://t.co/kGd5ec1T01 pic.twitter.com/i0GfHdDFSA

— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) August 17, 2018

Stephen Williams will also direct and executive produce, with Joseph Iberti and Tom Spezialy also executive producing.

The series is produced for HBO by White Rabbit in association with Warner Bros. Television.

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