The original pitch for Yellowjackets, which stars Melanie Lynskey, Hilary Swank, and Sophie Thatcher, had a very different approach to the timelines.

He provided CNN with portions of a pitch deck for the show with a working title "The American." A description of the pitch for a show reads: "Contestants will represent a wide demographic of ages ...

He said he’s had three conversations with the current DHS about his pitch — “and they’ve gone far” — but said Secretary Kristi Noem has not been involved in any of the discussions.

CNN By Michael Williams and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing a reality TV pitch where immigrants would compete for American citizenship, according to ...