HBO gives series order to 'Watchmen'

HBO's first-ever superhero series 'Watchmen" has received a series order.

The project is based on the characters from the DC Comics property and will be developed by writer Damon Lindelof.

The series, however, will not be a straight adaption of Alan Moore's graphic novel, previously translated for 2009 film by Zack Snyder.

The studio also unveiled a star-studded cast for the series which includes Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr and others.

It will be set in an alternate history where "superheroes" are treated as outlaws. The series will embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.

Lindelof will write and executive produce, with Nicole Kassell directing the pilot and executive producing.

Stephen Williams will also direct and executive produce, with Joseph Iberti and Tom Spezialy also executive producing.

The series is produced for HBO by White Rabbit in association with Warner Bros. Television.