‘Breaking Bad’ executive producer Mark Johnson will be overseeing the upcoming musical series, written by Scott Z. Burns.

Today, AMC announced that they have just picked up ‘National Anthem’, Burns’ musical anthology about a middle-class family in the Midwest struggling to maintain their place in society. This project was first put into development in January, but it is currently unclear when production will begin, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

“National Anthem is a family drama with deep resonant things to say about the fragility of our country, our world and our planet. Plus … it’s a musical!  In Scott’s genius hands this results in a hugely original, intense, funny and moving piece of writing,” AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios president Sarah Barnet announced in a prepared statement. “We’re so happy to work with Scott… and absolutely delighted to continue our creative partnership with Mark.”

‘National Anthem’ was written by Scott Z. Burns and will be executive produced by Burns and Mark Johnson. T Bone Burnett will serve as music producer, and Craig Finn will assist with overseeing the words and music of the songs.