Abrams, Nolan develop new crime drama

J.J. Abrams has reportedly started working with writer Jonah Nolan to develop a new television crime drama.

Entertainment Weekly claims that one particular network is showing great interest in picking up the currently untitled pilot.

Nolan, the brother of Inception director Christopher, previously co-wrote The Dark Knight and The Prestige. This new series will be his first television project.

Abrams co-created both Lost and Fringe. His latest project is the upcoming NBC spy drama Undercovers.

The producer is also developing a new series based around the famous prison island of Alcatraz.