‘Transporter The Series’ Coming to TNT This Year

Transporter The Series Coming to TNT
Chris Vance stars in 'Transporter The Series' coming to TNT in fall 2014

Transporter The Series has been picked up by TNT and will debut this fall. The action drama is based on the Transporter films and stars Chris Vance as the professional for hire who transports people and cargo wherever he’s asked to, no matter the danger.

TNT is set to air seasons one and two, with two scheduled to go into production in late February. Vance, Fred Fuchs, and Olivier Bibas, executive produce and writer/producer Frank Spotnitz (X-Files) is the series’ new showrunner.

Transporter The Series is a roller-coaster ride with big-screen action, fantastic locations and an extremely charismatic lead in Chris Vance,” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “The Transporter franchise is a proven winner embraced by movie and television viewers around the globe, and we’re proud that TNT will become the television home for fans in the United States. Transporter The Series is a perfect addition to TNT’s lineup as we continue to expand our reach with such action-packed dramas as our upcoming Legends and The Last Ship.”