Hulu Orders Prehistoric Times Pilot From ‘Without a Trace’ Creator

Hulu is going back — way back — in time for prehistoric drama pilot “Dawn,” as part of a partnership with MGM.

The epic drama follows a tribe of Neanderthals as they struggle to survive and hold on to their way of life after coming into contact with a family of Homo sapiens, the studio said. At the intersection of evolution and genocide, “Dawn” asks the fundamental question: ‘What does it mean to be human?’

Hank Steinberg (“Without a Trace,” pictured above) and Ken Nolan (“Black Hawk Down”) will serve as the creators and executive producers on the potential series. The pilot will be directed by Robert Stromberg (“Maleficent”).

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MGM is in final talks with the following members for “Dawn’s” ensemble cast: Fola Evans Akingbola (as Pakalan), Temuera Morrison (Wikkanak), Carl Shaaban (Buzur), and Matthew Hopkinson (Kamak).

Production on “Dawn” is scheduled to begin in Ireland May 9.

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