Carlton Cuse, one of the brains behind our favorite show ever, “LOST,” has announced that he has created a new show called “Point of Honor” alongside Randall Wallace. The show is a Civil War story about the journey of a confederate family in Virginia. Here’s what Carton wrote about the new show:
As Randall and I started talking, I realized how much I’d missed the creative collaborations that are at the heart of making film or television. Together we built a story, ‘Point of Honor,’ which in its simplest form is about the journey of a Confederate family in Virginia through the turmoil of the Civil War. And while it is vastly different from ‘Lost,’ it feels no less compelling. As I embark on this new project, I know what is looming ahead. Immense challenges of making a period show under tight constraints of time and money. Network battles and production crises. And inevitable comparisons to ‘Lost.’ But as tumultuous as it all can be, I realize this what I truly love doing. Because nothing outshines the thrill of having a good story to tell.
Does this sound like a show you are interested in watching?
This sounds like a wonderful idea – especially if were along the same style as Walt used to do when he was in charge. Many great ideas and storylines are possible, and should be used as a teaching oppertunity instead of what has become popular lately known as political correctness.
A Shenendoah or Cold Mountain, not a Jonah Hex farce. And be sure to include the fact the Virginia DID NOT become a Confederate State over slavery reasons! Be as true to actual history as possible – just as Walt would do.
This is a wonderful idea, so long as it’s done in a way that is true to history and not to political correctness. As Mr. Bearden said, the show should be “as true to actual history as possible.”
As a historian/genealogist, I would welcome a TV program of this caliber. A program other than cops & robbers, or what some people call “Reality” programs, this would be a wonderful addition to primetime television.