Hulu Picks Up First Scripted Drama BATTLEGROUND

Hulu is trying to compete with networks, cable broadcasters, and even Netflix now that it has entered the scripted original scene with Battleground.

THR reports that the site has picked up the dramedy from The Amazing Spider-Man's Marc Webb and actor/director JD Walsh. The new show follows an "unruly group of campaign workers and volunteers living life on the campaign trail." The show is shot in a documentary style that supposed to look very behind-the-scenes.

According to Hulu senior vice president of content, Andy Forssell, "Nobody’s going to dislike this series. They’ll either like it or they won’t care about it," he added, "I think for the people that like it and love it, it will be their secret band that they’ve got to go tell their friends about, and we love that. We look for that because we can add value; we can be a difference maker there."

The is set to star Jay Harden, Teri Reeves, Jack DeSana, Ben Samuel, Lindsey Payne, Jordan T. Maxwell and Alison Haislip. The cast will be able to be seen in weekly episodes that will launch on February 14th.