ABC Family is developing a new show called 'Shadows' that would center on a secret Harvard program to develop young spies, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The show would feature the faculty and students -- a kind of Hogwarts for espionage.

'Shadows' was created by director Jesse Peyronel, whom the Reporter says will also serve as an executive producer. Peyronel sold the show 'Illuminati' to ABC last year, and wrote, directed and produced the short film 'Swimming Out to Holly,' which premiered at the Sundance Festival in 2001. He also optioned the Chuck Palahniuk novel 'Invisible Monsters' in 2002. The movie was not made.
The show was co-created by Rene Rigal (producer, 'Fish in a Barrel,' 'Nothing Like the Holidays') and veteran U.K. TV producer Mal Young ('Doctor Who,' 'Dalziel and Pascoe,' 'Judge John Deed').

The ABC Family schedule currently includes 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager' and newcomers 'Huge,' and 'Pretty Little Liars.' The network also recently acquired the basic cable rights to show NBC's 'Friday Night Lights.'