The creator of Scream is preparing series on Rear Window, The Game…
Scream screenwriter Kevin Williamson is preparing four shows, including two based on cult films, for Universal.
Kevin Williamsonprolific author of horror fiction, has moved to Universal Television.
“I couldn’t be happier to be part of the Universal Televisio familyn, said Kevin Williamson, When you do TV it’s very important to have partners who believe you, support you and inspire you. This is exactly what I saw in Universal Television. I’m excited to work with such a great team to do what I love to do.”
What exactly is he talking about? According to Deadline, he has just signed for four series projects, including two adaptations of cult films, with the studio. These audiovisual plans notably include the rewriting of a great classic in the history of cinema, Rear window.
Prominent horror screenwriter behind the franchises Scream (available on FirstMax) And Remember last summer, Kevin Williamson tackles the work of an icon of the genre, the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock. The opportunity for this thriller-loving author to reconnect with the genre, for a series intended for the Peacock streaming platform.
“Kevin is a prolific and brilliant creator with a proven track record of producing iconic hits for the big and small screen. He is a trusted collaborator whose imagination is limitless and inspiring. We love our creative partnership with Kevin and his amazing team in Outerbanks. We think fans will love whatever he cooks up“, said Erin Underhillpresident of Universal Television.
The Gamethe thriller of David Fincher released in 1997, will also be entitled to a remake, still in series form. The original plot will be honored: a wealthy businessman from San Francisco finds himself trapped in a conspiracy by participating in a mysterious game. It is not planned that the screenwriter will put his signature on the script of series. The original screenwriters, John Brancato And Michael Ferris work on the proper development of the project internally.
The third project is an adaptation of the author’s book Ruth Ware, The It Girlwhich follows a woman’s quest for truth as she seeks answers about the death of her best friend ten years ago. Ruth Ware is the author of seven psychological detective novels. His books have sold more than six million copies and have been translated into 40 languages
Finally, The Waterfront is an original series that follows the adventures of a team specializing in the fight against human traffickers in North Carolina. The project highlights the story of a dysfunctional family, the Buckleys, whose fishing business is collapsing.
Lately, Kevin Williamson scripted the horror thriller Sickavailable on VOD in France.
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