Canadian broadcaster New Tang Dynasty Television (Canada) has finalized an agreement to develop a scripted drama series based on author John Moody's Hui Trilogy of books. The series, currently titled Of Course They Knew..., is being developed in partnership with Washington Square Entertainment, Fun Republic Pictures, and Yonderland Productions as part of NTD's expanding slate of premium scripted drama with international appeal, in association with the Canada Media Fund.
The geopolitical conspiracy thriller explores the silent collapse of Western society as it falls under the influence of a covert global campaign driven by disinformation, artificial intelligence, and psychological warfare. Told through the intertwined lives of ordinary citizens across multiple continents, the series examines how truth itself becomes the most dangerous weapon in a new kind of global conflict. This development comes at a time when concerns about information integrity and technological influence on society have reached unprecedented levels globally.
International Emmy-nominated David Cormican and Emmy-nominated Dwayne Hill will adapt the books for television, with both serving as showrunners and executive producers. Cormican noted that Moody's trilogy reads like tomorrow's headlines and has the scope and scale to become a truly global television event. The creative team emphasizes the project's urgency, stating that partnering with NTD allows them to bring a deeply relevant story to the screen when boundaries between information, propaganda, and power have never been more blurred.
Joe Wang, President of New Tang Dynasty Television (Canada), stated that the series aligns with their commitment to telling stories that examine the forces influencing freedom, truth, and democracy on an international stage. The broadcaster provides news and cultural programming with a focus on stories exploring freedom and human rights, as detailed on their website at https://www.ntd.com. Their Canadian operations can be found at https://www.ntd.com/canada.
Author John Moody, a former Fox News Executive Editor and award-winning journalist, described his work as a warning that has become increasingly relevant as the world moves closer to the reality it imagines. Moody's publisher, Brick Tower Press, which has published his works including the Hui Trilogy, maintains an online presence at https://www.bricktowerpress.com. Additional information about the author and his books is available at https://johnmoodybooks.com.
The television adaptation is being developed as a multi-season dramatic series with significant consulting expertise. Four-star General Wesley K. Clark, U.S. Army (Ret.), former Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO, has been engaged as a consultant on the series' military, intelligence, and international political storylines. The development and rights agreement was negotiated by Alan Morell of Creative Management Partners, who represents the rights holders and General Clark. More information about the representation firm is available at http://www.creativemanagementpartners.com.
Executive producers include David Cormican and Dwayne Hill for Washington Square Entertainment, Sophia Sun for Yonderland Productions, and John Moody. The project represents a significant international collaboration between Canadian and American production entities, with the Canada Media Fund providing support for the development of content with both domestic appeal and international distribution potential. The series aims to capture both the scale and urgency of Moody's original work while translating its complex themes about technology, propaganda, and global power struggles into compelling television drama that resonates with contemporary audiences navigating an increasingly complex information landscape.
