Elgin James is reportedly developing 'King of Ashes' TV series at FX

Deadline reports Elgin James is developing a drama series based on S.A. Cosby's crime novel 'King of Ashes' at FX, with Amblin, Higher Ground and 20th Television. The story follows Roman Carruthers, who returns home to his family's crematory business in Virginia after his father is left comatose in a suspicious hit-and-run. He discovers that his brother's criminal debts have put the family in danger.