'Heated Rivalry' creator Jacob Tierney brings Alexander the Great story to Netflix

Jacob Tierney, the creator of "Heated Rivalry," has set his next project at Netflix with a drama series exploring the relationship between Alexander the Great and the philosopher Aristotle.

Netflix has given a series order to "Alexander," which Tierney will write, direct and executive produce. The drama is an adaptation of Annabel Lyon's acclaimed novel "The Golden Mean."

According to the official description, the series "begins as the Athenian empire is crumbling and the world's greatest mind, Aristotle, arrives in Macedonia to tutor a volatile young prince, Alexander." The story unfolds amid palace intrigue, forbidden love, brutal war and ruthless ambitions as their unlikely friendship shapes an empire and alters the course of history.

Alongside Tierney, the executive producer lineup includes Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan via their Aggregate Films banner, as well as Brendan Brady, who worked with Tierney on "Heated Rivalry."

"I fell in love with Annabel Lyon's book 'The Golden Mean' years ago and have been dreaming of telling this story ever since," Tierney said in a statement. "Brendan and I couldn't be more excited to be partnering with Aggregate and Netflix to bring this insanely compelling world to life."

Netflix's head of U.S. and Canada scripted series, Jinny Howe, expressed enthusiasm for the project, calling Tierney "one of the most exciting, in-demand creative voices working today." Howe added that the series "reimagines the classic power struggle between mentor and protégé with a raw, modern energy that feels both epic and incredibly intimate."

The project brings together Tierney, whose series "Heated Rivalry" generated buzz, with Bateman's Aggregate Films, known for producing acclaimed series including "Ozark." The adaptation marks another ambitious historical drama for Netflix as the streamer continues to expand its global scripted slate.

Casting details for the roles of Alexander the Great and Aristotle have not yet been announced.