The show is based on an "unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation," reported Access hollywood.
"The fact that the brilliant Ang Lee has signed on to direct his first project for television speaks to the extraordinary nature of 'Tyrant'," said Bert Salke, President of the Tv channel.
"Ang Lee, Gideon Raff, Craig Wright and Howard Gordon are master storytellers at the height of their powers, and the material is incredible," he added.