Watch: First Trailer For 'Animal Kingdom' TV Series, Based On David Michod's Breakout Crime Film

Given how many movie franchises are transitioning into TV shows these days, it can be hard to keep track of the development process. So the fact that David Michod's breakout crime saga "Animal Kingdom" is to receive the TV treatment escaped my attention. But it's gearing up to hit small screens this summer, and I have to admit, it looks like some sleazy fun.

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Ellen Barkin leads the show as the head of a SoCal family of dirtbag crooks, with Scott Speedman, Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, Daniella Alonso and Molly Gordon rounding out the ensemble. Here's the synopsis:

Animal Kingdom centers on 17-year-old Joshua “J” Cody (Cole), who moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch Janine “Smurf” Cody (Barkin) and her right-hand...