Evan Goldberg confirms work has begun on AMC’s Preacher adaptation

Last Updated on July 22, 2021

Back in February we learned that AMC and Sony Pictures Television had closed a deal to develop Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon’s 1990s comic book "Preacher" into a dramatic series for the network that brought us "The Walking Dead". It was also announced that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are among the writers and producers with former "Breaking Bad" executive producer Sam Catlin serving as "Preacher's" showrunner. In May Goldberg and producer James Weaver shared some insight into developing the series and what we can expect, but things have been relatively quiet since then.

Over the weekend Goldberg confirmed that work has begun on the script and shared that "Preacher" creator Garth Ennis is involved with helping to get the series just right by sharing some notes with the writers. Goldberg shared this news on Twitter, responding to a fans request for an update. Check it out below:

PREACHER follows Jesse Custer, a reverend who has learned that God has left Heaven and abandoned His responsibilities. He finds himself the only person capable of tracking God down, demanding answers, and making Him answer for His dereliction of duty. Accompanying Jesse on his journey is his former girlfriend and a friendly vampire who seems to prefer a pint in the pub to the blood of the innocent. On his tail is an immortal, unstoppable killing machine named the Saint of Killers – a western lone gunman archetype whose sole purpose is to hunt and kill Jesse.

Original Films’ Neal Moritz and Vivian Cannon also executive producing.

We're probably still a long ways off from seeing "Preacher" hit AMC, but the wheels are most definitely turning. We'll keep you posted on news regarding this new series as we hear it!