The Oscar-winning writer and producer of "The Hurt Locker" is bringing his multihyphenate talents to the small screen, developing an espionage series -- inspired by real events -- for Showtime.

Mark Boal. The show is described as "a spy thriller series" that puts a fictional spin on "real stories from around the world."

Here's the scoop, per Variety:

The show ... will explore the secret inner workings of power and how espionage intersects with politics, finance, media and Silicon Valley. The first season will dramatize the behind-the-scenes history leading up to the 2016 U.S. election, with each potential subsequent season looking at a major world event through the lens of covert operations.

Boal, a frequent collaborator of director Triple Frontier," starring Oscar Isaac and Ben Affleck. This will mark his first time working on a television series.

No word yet on a premiere date. Stay tuned.

[via: Variety]