HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The Oscar-winning film "Crash" is coming to TV this year as a drama series on Starz.
The 13-episode, one-hour series will be the first original drama series for Starz, the cable network announced Monday.
The series will have the help of several key members from the film, including director, co-writer and producer, Paul Haggis. Also assisting on the TV version will be co-writer and producer Bobby Moresco, producer Bob Yari, producer Don Cheadle, producer Mark R. Harris and executive producer Tom Nunan.
Set in Los Angeles, the film was an examination of the complexities of racial tolerance. Cheadle was also a star on screen, along with Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, Brendan Fraser, Terrence Howard, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Thandie Newton and Ryan Philippe.
In addition to best picture, the 2004 film also won Oscars for best original screenplay and for editing.
Casting has yet to take place for the series, which is slated to start production in the spring.
Last weekend, Starz premiered its first two original half-hour comedy series, "Head Case" and "Hollywood Residential."
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