FX Developing Series on National Park Rescue Squad Based on New Yorker Article

FX is developing a television series based on a New Yorker article about a volunteer search and rescue squad in America's busiest national park, according to a report from Variety. The network secured the rights to develop the project in a competitive situation.

The series will be based on Paige Williams' article, "The Call of the Wild," which was published online in January 2026 under the title "The Backcountry Rescue Squad at America’s Busiest National Park." The piece details the work of BUSAR (Backcountry Unit Search and Rescue), a team of trained outdoor athletes who assist park rangers in rescuing lost or injured visitors in the remote areas of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Who is producing the series?

Producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson will executive produce the project via their company Color Force, with The New Yorker Studios also executive producing. FX Productions, where Color Force is under an overall deal, will produce. The project is in the early stages of development, and no writer is currently attached.

What other shows have these producers made for FX?

Jacobson and Simpson have an extensive relationship with FX. Their company has produced several acclaimed series for the network, including the Emmy-winning "American Crime Story" franchise. Other Color Force titles at FX have included the groundbreaking drama "Pose." The company has also produced "Love Story."