Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, Heroes) will executive produce and host History’s In Search Of. The unscripted series is inspired by the classic show of the same name and, just like the 1970s series, will delve into unexplained phenomena from across the globe. The original series was hosted by Leonard Nimoy following Rod Serling’s death, and it seems only fitting the new show is also hosted by an actor who’s played Spock in the Star Trek franchise.
History’s given the unscripted series an order for a 10 episode first season.
“I am so excited to be reimagining In Search Of and exploring new questions and phenomena with all of the advancements in science and technology from which we have benefitted in the past forty years since the original series first aired,” said Quinto. “In the spirit of my late dear friend Leonard Nimoy, we intend to honor and perpetuate his endless curiosity about the world – and universe – in which we live. Our director Eddie Schmidt and our partners at Propagate, Universal Television Alternative Studio and FremantleMedia International have ignited the process with enthusiasm and intelligence, and HISTORY is the perfect home for this unique and compelling series.”
“In the ‘70s and ‘80s, the legendary Leonard Nimoy captivated viewers by transporting them through the world of unsolved mysteries and paranormal phenomena,” stated Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President of Programming, HISTORY. “To this day, the investigations conducted in this series remain relevant and a source of public obsession. Now with Zachary’s passion and prevalence in the science fiction genre, the groundbreaking series is back for a new audience.”
In Search Of is a Propagate Content, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Before the Door Pictures production. Ben Silverman, Howard Owens, Brett-Patrick Jenkins, Eddie Schmidt, and Zachary Behr are executive producing.
The Plot: From the mythical to the scientific, each episode will follow Quinto as he investigates a different subject within a dynamic theme – such as alien encounters, mysterious creatures, UFO sightings, time travel and artificial intelligence – and searches for the truth to some of the world’s greatest mysteries. In Search Of will explore enigmas told through the eyes of witnesses and scholars with a personal connection to the phenomenon and include immersive demonstrations and experiments that contextualize each episode’s theme.
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