This Is Us alum Milo Ventimiglia is all set to lead HBO Max's upcoming cop drama series American Blue, with Supernatural showrunner Jeremy Carver set to helm the series' Pilot. Suicide Squad fame David Ayer is ready to take his place behind the lens, with Carver set to pen the Pilot's script.American Blue is a cop drama that will follow an Illinois native, Brian “Milk” Milkovich, as he returns to his hometown for a second chance at life.Brian Udovich, Neil Reynolds, Ayer and Carver will also serve as executive producers on the series. In addition to his starring role, Milo Ventimiglia will also serve as an executive producer on the series, alongside his producing partner Russ Cundiff.More on this in our story.What is American Blue about? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSeasoned actor Milo Ventimiglia is ready to step into the gritty world of a cop drama titled American Blue for HBO Max. According to Deadline, the official synopsis for the drama series reads as follows:''The show centers on native son Brian “Milk” Milkovich (Ventimiglia) who returns to his hometown of Joliet, Illinois, to rescue a beleaguered police force while seeking redemption of his own. Milk is a quietly determined, natural-born leader hoping to find a second chance in the place he left behind.''While HBO Max has yet to reveal more plot and cast details for American Blue, the Pilot details look promising, setting the stage for Ventimiglia's debut in a dangerous world. As with many cop/detective shows, HBO Max's upcoming series will follow a troubled man returning to his hometown to rescue its struggling police force while facing his own demons.Milo Ventimiglia needs no introduction. The actor is best known for playing Jess Mariano in The WB's highly popular series Gilmore Girls, a role he also reprised in its sequel series Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. In the past decade, Ventimiglia rose to prominence with his starring role as Jack Pearson in NBC's drama series This Is Us. His on-screen chemistry with Mandy Moore was especially praised by fans, who play his wife, Rebecca Pearson, in the series.The actor is also known for his roles in The Company You Keep, The Whispers, Mob City and Opposite Sex.American Blue will follow The Pitt's model on HBO Max View this post on Instagram Instagram PostEmmy-winning medical series The Pitt's record-breaking success forced HBO Max to change their series model. The network is now investing in procedurals with longer seasons (15+ episodes) and a modest budget.Explaining this new model to Deadline, Sarah Aubrey, Head of Max Original Programming, said:“As with The Pitt, our goal of longer seasons will allow viewers to sink deeply into this world across multiple episodes and to return to it on an annual basis. We can’t wait for Jeremy Carver’s vision for American Blue to come to life with Milo Ventimiglia in the lead role and David Ayer directing our pilot.”She added:“American Blue will take audiences inside a gritty and authentic police drama, reflecting the myriad challenges in policing today.''Like The Pitt's Noah Wyle, who is a beloved star from his ER days, Milo Ventimiglia is also a hugely popular actor and HBO Max is determined to replicate its success with the latter's upcoming cop drama series.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.