An untitled horror thriller from “Yellowstone” writer and executive producer Ian McCulloch has been given a straight-to-series order from NBCUniversal’s Peacock.
The series, which comes from James Wan’s Atomic Monster (“The Conjuring Universe,” “Archive 81,” “Malignant”) and Universal Studios Group’s UCP division, is based on author Robert McCammon’s 1988 New York Times bestselling novel “Stinger.” is inspired.
“Stinger” takes place over the course of a 24-hour period in Inferno, Texas – a town teetering on the brink of racial tension, gang violence and a collapsing economy. The show will follow a disparate group of people on a ranch who must come together to face a mysterious threat.
In addition to McCulloch, Wan and McCammon, the series will be executive produced by Michael Clear (“Archive 81,” “Swamp Thing”), Rob Hackett (“Archive 81,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer”), and director Michael Clear (“Archive 81,” “Swamp Thing”). EL Katz (“The Haunting of Bailey Manor,” “Channel Zero”). Daniel Bozon will supervise Atomic Monsters.
“We are very excited to produce this thrilling thriller about a group of people overcoming adversity that is both entertaining and emotional,” Lisa Katz, president of scripted content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said in a statement. ” “We know this upcoming drama will be in expert hands with James Wan, EL Katz, Ian McCulloch, our partners at UCP, and Peacock sure to be a binge-worthy mystery for viewers.”
UCP President Beatrice Springbourne said, “When you bring together the bestselling novels of James Wan, Ian McCulloch, EL Katz and Robert McCammon, you’ve got all the ingredients for an incredible series.” “We are excited to partner with Mayur to bring this thrilling ride of a show to our viewers.”
