Horror followers are conflicted about whether or not a bestselling novel written by Alabama horror writer Robert “Rick” McCammon might be faithfully tailored right into a profitable TV collection. Learn some opinions here.
That doesn’t imply McCammon followers aren’t excited to see the outcomes, with many evaluating the e book to Stephen King’s “The Stand.” MovieWeb.com described “Swan Tune” as “one of many best post-apocalyptic novels ever written.”
McCammon, who was born in and at present lives within the Birmingham space, is the writer of greater than 45 novels and brief story collections.
However it’s early days for the manufacturing and particulars are scarce. Right here’s what we all know to date:
The collection’ pilot shall be directed by Greg Nicotero, a particular results make-up artist and director, who may also government produce, together with Brian Witten of Monster Company Productions. Variety reported, “Steve Barnett, Alan Powell and Vicky Patel will government produce via Monarch Media, along with McCammon.”
Nicotero is greatest identified for his work on “The Strolling Lifeless.” MovieWeb.com quoted Nicotero as saying, “Being a longtime fan of Robert’s novels, his story of survival in a world endlessly modified by political distrust and worldwide intrigue intertwined with a supernatural power has all the time been one in all my favorites.”
Will probably be a collection for tv with an unknown variety of episodes.
The official logline for the show says: “Following the U.S. authorities’s nuclear showdown with an unprecedented malevolent enemy, the world, because it was, is gone endlessly. Instead is a society whose remaining residents are caught in a life and demise wrestle to remain alive in a wasteland born of rage and concern, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies. One small woman affords a glimmer of hope in opposition to a supernatural being hell bent on the planet’s destruction.”
Russell Rothberg was named as “showrunner,” Variety says, which means he has artistic management of the venture. The newest venture for Rothberg, a former TV government, was as author and government producer on the collection “Lengthy Vibrant River,” which debuts on Peacock March 13 starring Amanda Seyfried.
“Swan Tune” by Alabama writer Robert MccCammon.Simon and Schuster
When contacted not too long ago, McCammon mentioned, “At this level, I don’t know something concerning the timeline of the manufacturing.” McCammon verified in November 2024 that there can be an adaptation of “Swan Tune” however couldn’t say extra as a result of he’s contractually certain to secrecy on upcoming initiatives.
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The itemizing for “Swan Song” on IMDb initially listed a launch date of spring 2026 however there may be at present no completion date on the web page.
“Swan Tune” received the 1987 Bram Stoker award, tying with Stephen King’s Distress. The e book was re-issued in paperback by Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, in 2023. See it here.
