Syfy Taps Matt Damon, Ben Affleck for New Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Syfy has teamed with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck on a new sci-fi series Incorporated, the network said Wednesday.

The 13-episode series stars Sean Teale (Reign) as a young executive who conceals his true identity to infiltrate a very dangerous corporate world to save the women he loves, said network officials.

The series also stars Eddie Ramos (Teen Wolf), Dennis Haysbert (24), and Julia Ormond (Mad Men).

Ted Humphrey (The Good Wife) will serve as executive producer/showrunner, with Damon, Affleck and Jennifer Todd serving as executive producers. Pearl Street Films’ Margaret Chernin will also serve as co-producer, according to Syfy.

“The most powerful science fiction holds up a mirror to our world,” said Dave Howe, President, Syfy & Chiller in a statement. “Incorporated is exactly that type of smart, provocative series, delivering a fresh, edge of your seat thriller that challenges notions of the world we live in today. We look forward to working with the stellar teams at Pearl Street Films, CBS Television Studios and Universal Cable Productions to bring it to life for Syfy viewers.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.