TNT eyes Jon Bernthal for 'Noir' pilot

Bernthal"The Walking Dead" star Jon Bernthal is within early conversations with TNT to star in the period drama pilot "L.A. Noir," shepherded by Frank Darabont.Sources near to the situation stressed that discussions have barely begun and there is no certainty an offer will get together. However it would mark a reunion for Bernthal and Darabont, who developed and professional created the very first season of AMC's "Walking Dead" before parting ways using the show this past year.TNT rejected comment.In "L.A. Noir," Bernthal would play Joe Teague, the La cop at the middle of the reveal that examines corruption within the LAPD and ties between police and underworld figures within the nineteen forties and '50s. TNT greenlit the pilot earlier this year (Daily Variety, Jan. 10). Darabont authored the script, in line with the book by John Buntin, and can helm for TNT Original Prods. Michael P Luca and Elliott Webb professional produce with Darabont.Bernthal continues to be riding the momentum from his breakout role on "Walking Dead," by which he co-stars like a small-town sheriff's deputy who turns into a leader of children of the zombie apocalypse. The other half from the show's highly effective sophomore season bows February. 12.Bernthal also just wrapped Summit Entertainment's action-thriller "Snitch," opposite Dwayne Manley and Susan Sarandon.He's repped by WME, Burstein Co. and attorney Kim Stenton at Myman Greenspan.Cynthia Littleton led for this report. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com