Freaks of the Heartland is coming to the small screen. Deadline reports MTV is developing a new series based on the comic.

From writer Steve Niles and artist Greg Ruth, the Dark Horse Comics graphic novel follows two brothers who go on the run after their father is killed and discover a horrible secret in America’s heartland.

Geoff Davey and Peter Sattler will write the project, with David Gordon Green attached to direct.

What do you think? Have you read Freaks of the Heartland? Would you watch the TV series?