AMC has picked up "Rubicon," a political thriller starring Miranda Richardson and James Badge Dale, Variety reports.

The network has ordered 12 episodes of the series created by Jason Horwitch, who will serve as showrunner.

"Rubicon," which comes from Warner Horizon TV, is being targeted for a 2010 premiere.

"The pilot is beautifully done and we are very, very excited to move forward with the series," said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s senior VP of programming and production.

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