Will Smith Teams Up With Sci Fi Channel For "Unfinished Business"

April 20, 2009 12:09 p.m. EST

Miami, FL (CNS) - Will Smith is teaming up with the Sci Fi Channel for some "Unfinished Business." The "Hancock" star is set to executive produce a new series for Sci Fi called "Unfinished Business," about a man who an ex-cop who sees flashes of memories from the recently deceased and helps them resolve their unfinished business.

"Unfinished Business" is currently being produced as a two-hour movie with the possibility of serving as a pilot for a series. Sally Robinson ("Iron Jawed Angels") will write, while "Band of Brothers" Emmy-winning director Mikael Salomon is attached to direct.

"Sci Fi is excited to begin development on 'Unfinished Business' with Overbrook Entertainment and Will Smith," said Mark Stern, Executive VP of original programming at the Sci Fi network. "It is a compelling and thrilling drama that is perfect for our audience."

The Sci Fi channel will soon become the SyFy channel. The network will change its name in July along with the premieres of new original programming.