Warner Bros. and CBS Films are reportedly in talks with the network about an eight-part miniseries that will culminate in the movie adaptation, which has Josh Boone on board as director.
- June 6, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Stephen King's "The Stand" may be heading to television before it's turned into a movie. Showtime is in talks with Warner Bros. and CBS Films to develop an eight-part miniseries based on the post-apocalyptic novel that will culminate in the big-screen adaptation, sources tell TheWrap.
Details of the miniseries are still scarce, but King is likely to be involved in some capacity along with producers Roy Lee and Jimmy Miller. Josh Boone, who is attached to direct "The Stand" movie, reportedly sets his eyes on several A-listers for the project.
It's noted that no deal has been placed with the network for the miniseries, but the execs in the filmmaking team are going to finalize their plan in meetings scheduled to take place next week.
"The Stand" is eyed as a big new franchise for Warner Bros. Boone said back in 2014 that they're "going to do four movies." At that time, Matthew McConaughey was reportedly eyed to star in it.
King's 1978 novel is set during the time when population is wiped out by a deadly virus. It was previously turned into a 1994 TV miniseries starring Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald and Rob Lowe.
