The Andromeda Strain (miniseries)
| The Andromeda Strain | |
|---|---|
| Based on | The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton |
| Written by | Robert Schenkkan |
| Directed by | Mikael Salomon |
| Starring | Benjamin Bratt Eric McCormack Christa Miller Daniel Dae Kim Paul Perri Viola Davis Ricky Schroder Andre Braugher Eve Harlow |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Ridley Scott Tony Scott David W. Zucker Tom Thayer Mikael Salomon |
| Cinematography | Jon Joffin |
| Editor | Scott Vickrey |
| Running time | 169 minutes |
| Production companies | Universal Pictures Scott Free Traveler's Fest |
| Original release | |
| Network | A&E Network |
| Release | May 26 – May 27, 2008 |
The Andromeda Strain is a 2008 science fiction miniseries, based on the 1969 novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton about a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin. The miniseries is a "reimagining" of the original novel rather than an adaptation. In addition to updating the setting to the early 21st century, the miniseries makes a great many plot and character changes from its source.