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Michael Weatherly has another project up his sleeve. Deadline reports the Bull star is producing a new series for The CW titled Mata Hari.

The drama is based on the life of the famous Dutch dancer, who was executive by firing squad for being a spy during World War I.

From Deadline:

In the project, written/executive produced by Jane the Virgin writer-producer Micah Schraft, following the brutal murder of her fiance, Mata Hari is drawn into a game of international espionage in order to avenge his death in this sexy spy thriller. Also executive producing is Laurie McCarthy, co-creator/executive producer of the CW/CBS TV period drama series Reign.”

Weatherly will serve as executive producer.

What do you think? Are you familiar with the story of Mata Hari? Would you watch the series?