A National Treasure TV show is in the works but Nicolas Cage will not be starring

The long in development National Treasure is moving forward at Disney+ as a 10 episode series.

The new show originates from Jerry Bruckheimer and original writers Marianne and Cormac Wibberley. Deadline had the news that it is a reimagining of the National Treasure franchise. that starred Nicolas Cage.

Written by the Wibberleys and to be directed by Mira Nair (Vanity Fair), the series explores the timely issues of identity, community, historical authorship and patriotism, told from the point of view of Jess Morales, a twenty-year-old DREAMer who, with her diverse group of friends, sets off on the adventure of a lifetime to uncover her mysterious family history and recover lost treasure.

Jess Morales will be playing the lead role in the series.

I did like the original films and it is a shame that the new show won’t be continuing the tale of Nicolas Cage’s character.

The Wibberleys will executive produce with Jerry Bruckheimer Television. ABC Signature is the studio.