Nat Geo wants to turn The Hot Zone into an anthology series

Deadline

The Julianna Margulies-led limited series on the Ebola virus outbreak was a such a ratings and critical hit that National Geographic has begun discussions to bring The Hot Zone back to explore another health crisis. "Talks are still in early stages but I hear the idea is for each season to look at a different health-related crisis where science is a big factor in finding a solution to potential epidemic or public panic," reports Deadline's Nellie Andreeva. "I hear producers are zeroing in on the post-9/11 anthrax crisis as topic of the potential second installment." No word if any of the original cast members would return for another season.