ABC Signature, a part of Disney TV Studios, has come on board to co-produce with Lionsgate.
In a bidding situation between Netflix and Hulu, the project ended up at the Disney streamer.
The Envoywill follow one fictionalized hostage scenario per season.
(L-R) Alexi Hawley and Adam CiralskyGetty Images/Courtesy
Ciralsky witnessed negotiations, interviewed dozens of officials and was present for successful and unsuccessful hostage recovery missions.
Hawley executive produces through his Perfectman Pictures.
P3s upcoming feature docTake No Prisonersfocuses on Washingtons efforts to free Americans held hostage abroad.
