An AMC pilot order for Preacher , a television adaptation of Garth Ennis’ Vertigo comic series, appears to be heating up.

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AMC is under pressure to restock its lineup of original scripted series with the conclusion of Mad Men in the spring, according to Variety . The network recently canceled all of its unscripted series with the exception of Talking Dead and Comic Book Men in an attempt to return to groundbreaking storytelling.This is the End writers-directors-producers Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg have begun work on the pilot episode of Preacher. The duo intends to stick to the source material as close as possible but certain structural changes might be necessary. Breaking Bad producer Sam Catlin will serve as showrunner for Preacher.Check out IGN’s casting call for Preacher and stay tuned for new developments on the show.

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