Marvel TV actress Rosario Dawson will change her allegiance for an upcoming adaptation of DC Comics title DMZ.

Based on Leisure Weekly, this restricted occasion collection will probably be an HBO Max and Warner Bros. Tv manufacturing from Ava DuVernay and Roberto Patino.

In the event you’re unfamiliar with the comedian, DMZ anchors in a near-future USA which is within the midst of its second civil conflict, and remoted from the remainder of the world.

Dawson is onboard as Alma Ortega, a “fearless and fierce” medic who embarks on a heart-rending journey to reunite together with her misplaced son.

On the outskirts of this central storyline, the nation’s catastrophic state of affairs is exploited by highly effective gangs, together with one commanded by the ruthless Parco Delgado (performed by Benjamin Bratt).

DMZ hopes to discover a “stark political and cultural divide in American society”.

In the meantime, HBO Max’s head of authentic content material Sarah Aubrey cannot wait to unleash this harrowing drama onto the small display screen.

“DMZ‘s unflinching story of a rustic torn aside resonates eerily and profoundly amid our present state of the union,” she stated in an announcement.

“With the powerhouse visionary workforce of Ava and Roberto on the helm, bringing this critically acclaimed DC gem to life guarantees to entertain and encourage hope.”

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