Milo Ventimiglia to Play Evel Knievel in USA Limited Series

Milo Ventimiglia is set to play the iconic daredevil Evel Knievel in a limited series for the USA Network.

The new series Evel will follow the stuntman as he prepares for his greatest death-defying feat — the historic Snake River Canyon jump.

USA is describing the series as an exhilarating portrait of a complex man living the American dream, juggling meteoric celebrity and raising a family — and facing the very real probability that his next jump will kill him, according to THR.

“USA Network is known for big event series that celebrate heroes, rebels and icons, and what could be bigger than the story of one of the greatest thrill seekers of all time?” said USA Network and Syfy president Chris McCumber. “The incredible life and journey of Evel Knievel lends itself to a dramatic retelling, and we are excited to be partnering with Milo, McG, UCP, Atlas and Wonderland to bring this iconic American tale to our viewers.”

The series will begin production in 2020.