Connie Britton to star in 'Dirty John' anthology

Actor Connie Britton is set to topline Bravo's "Dirty John" true crime anthology series.

Season one of the series will be based on Los Angeles Times reporter Chris Goffard's reporting and podcast about "Dirty" John Meehan, his relationship with Debra Newell and his exploits, reported Deadline.

The drama will tell the story of how Newell's romance with Meehan spiraled into secrets, deception, denial and, ultimately, survival with shocking ramifications for not just her, but her children.

Britton will portray Newell, who fell for Meehan after meeting him via an over-50 dating site. He denounced her children, who immediately saw him as a con artist.

The series will be written by Alexandra Cunningham, who will executive produce the project alongside Mark Herzog, Chris Cowen, Chris Argentieri, Charles Roven and Richard Suckle.

"Dirty John" marks the first TV role for Britton after she exited ABC-turned-CMT country music drama "Nashville".