Vin Diesel's One Race production company has signed a multi-year deal with Universal Television, and the first project to come out of the partnership will be a "television series complement" to his popular sci-fi film franchise Riddick.

"I have dreamt about expanding the One Race brand into television and now we’ve found the perfect creative partners," Diesel said in a statement.


NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke also expressed her enthusiasm in the new deal. "In addition to being a huge star for our feature division, Vin is a true creative force as a producer," she said. "After sitting down with him and his team at One Race Television, it’s clear he will now also be an incredible asset to both the network and our television studio."

Industry veteran Shana C. Waterman will serve as Head of Television and oversee the development and production under this new partnership.

Diesel unveiled the new Riddick TV series last month, which will be titled Merc City and "follow the Mercs and Bounty Hunters of the Riddick Universe."