Rod Serling: The movie?

Here is truly a brilliant idea: A movie about Rod Serling. Deadline has the story. Head here to check it out.

No release date, of course. It's in development. But who could play Rod . . . hmmm? I'll get back to you on this. (Johnny Depp goes without saying.)

Photo: Rod Serling as he appears on the cover of the book, "The Twilight Zone Companion." Serling created the landmark television series.