USA Network in development with 'Succession'

USA Network is at development for your miniseries "Succession." Project, from Universal Cable Prods., concentrates on an issue where undertaking a devastating attack, the American energy structure is shaken. Script will probably be put together by Matt Greenberg, whose background is heavy inside the horror and sci-fi genre. Previous work includes bigscreen pic "1408," additionally to "Reign of Fire" and "Halloween H20: 2 decades Later." Round the TV side Greenberg has composed "Masters of Horror" as well as the pilot for "The Invisible Guy." Greenberg will professional produce with JP Sarni and Mike Martin. Caroline Self and Darren J. Butler are actually hired as nonwriting consultants. Cabler has recently greenlit politically based miniseries "Political Animals," from creator Greg Berlanti. Six-episode small examines a classic first lady that is secretary of condition and, while dealing with her work issues, is fighting to keep her family together after departing the White-colored House. "Lone Star" thesp Jimmy Wolk and Brittany Ishibashi are actually cast for "Animals." Greenberg is repped by UTA, manager Shelley Browning at Magnolia Entertainment and attorney Jason Sloane. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com