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Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, today announced it has partnered with Don Cheadle’s production company This Radicle Act to develop a scripted television adaptation of Mindset, an acclaimed science fiction mystery from Vault Comics.
Created by writer Zack Kaplan and artist John J. Pearson, Mindset is a near-future science fiction story of a Silicon Valley startup that accidentally invents a mind control app, and unwittingly opens a Pandora’s Box of mind games and murder that will force them — and the audience — to question whether they are in control of their own actions.
Boat Rocker’s David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, and Nick Nantell will executive produce for Boat Rocker. This Radicle Act president, Karyn Smith-Forge, will oversee the project for Cheadle’s company. Smith-Forge and Cheadle will executive produce alongside Vault’s Damian Wassel and F.J. DeSanto. The co-creator of the comic, Zack Kaplan, will also executive produce. Anna Register will oversee the project for Boat Rocker.
“We’re looking forward to working with the wonderful teams from This Radicle Act and Vault Comics to adapt this unique mind-bending thriller for television,” said Nick Nantell, Executive Vice President, Head of Scripted Creative, Boat Rocker Studios. “Filled with mystery, intrigue, and layered characters, Mindset is sure to enthrall viewers.”
Don Cheadle and Karyn Smith-Forge said: “From the moment we first came across MINDSET, we were excited to dig into the deeply rich world and complex and complicated characters created by Zack and John. The unique approach and subversive tone has us immediately leaning into the possibilities. We’re looking forward to partnering with Vault and Boat Rocker to further bring this vivid, thrilling and compelling story to life.”
“Given our partners track records in bringing exceptional character driven stories to life, Boat Rocker, This Radicle Act and Vault are a perfect match to bring John and Zack’s creation to the world,” said DeSanto. “We can’t wait to dive into the unique, colorful and unpredictable world of Mindset with them.”
Vault Comics is repped by UTA, Industry Entertainment, and Matt Sugarman at Weintraub Tobin.
Boat Rocker is behind a growing number of premium scripted productions, including Orphan Black: Echoes for AMC, American Rust: Broken Justice for Prime Video, and Beacon 23 for MGM+.
