The drama pilot is based on an original idea by Affleck and Chuck MacLean, who writes the script, and is a fictional account of what is called "the Boston Miracle."
Sprint is looking to launch its 5G service in 2019, while T-Mobile is shooting for 2020. AT&T and Verizon are making moves towards 5G networks as well.
The research is part of a bigger push to develop tissue adhesives that can safely and effectively seal up internal cuts and holes left by trauma, surgery, or birth defects.