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  • CBS All Access has ordered a series based on The Man Who Fell to Earth. 1 / 8

  • The series follows the 1963 novel of the same name, as well as the 1976 film adaptation... 2 / 8

  • ...which famously starred David Bowie in his first leading role. 3 / 8

  • CBS' The Man Who Fell to Earth comes from Star Trek: Discovery's Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet... 4 / 8

  • ...and will follow an alien who finds himself on our planet during a turning point in human evolution. 5 / 8

  • While, Kurtzman and Lanet are not looking to replicate Bowie's iconic performance... 6 / 8

  • ...they hope to find someone who can similarly throw everything they have into the role. 7 / 8

  • CBS All Access' The Man Who Fell to Earth does not have an announced release window. 8 / 8