HBO's The Pitt-Style Police Series Hits Major Roadblock At Studio

Published Aug 13, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT Ryan Northrup is a Senior Staff Writer on ScreenRant's Movie & TV News team, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and reviews. A graduate of McMaster University, Ryan began his career in public relations before attending Vancouver Film School. There, he built lasting industry connections and optioned a feature film screenplay. American Blue is facing trouble. Per Deadline, the police drama, which was set to be headlined by Milo Ventimiglia, is now not moving forward. Warner Bros. Television is reportedly shopping the series to other buyers. American Blue was developed to model The Pitt, with modest budget, a yearly release, and a 15-episode season. This format would make the show a fit for both streamers and network TV. More to come...