Paramount+ has officially announced a remake of the 1997 crime thriller 'Cop Land' as a new series. The original film, directed by James Mangold, starred Sylvester Stallone as Freddy Heflin, a sheriff in a corrupt New Jersey town filled with New York police officers. Stallone's performance was notable for its depth, as he gained weight to portray the character realistically. The new adaptation will see Mangold returning to the project as a producer, co-writer, and director, alongside Robert Levine, who will also serve as showrunner. The storyline revolves around Heflin's quest for justice as he uncovers corruption within the police force after a series of events leads to the cover-up of a police-involved shooting. This series marks Mangold's first television project in almost ten years, following his previous work on shows like 'Men in Trees' and 'Damnation.' As production moves forward, fans can expect more updates from Paramount+.