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Stephen King Series ‘The Institute’ Gets First Look From MGM+ as Director Jack Bender Explains Casting Older Than the Book: ‘We Didn’t Want It to Be a Sadistic Experience’
MGM+ previewed its upcoming thriller series "The Institute," based on Stephen King's 2019 novel, at Content London on Thursday.
MGM+ previewed its upcoming thriller series “ The Institute,” based on Stephen King ‘s 2019 novel, at Content London on Thursday. The trailer gave a first look at the Institute itself, a cement, brutalist-style building where kids with telekinetic powers are abducted and told they are needed to “save the world.” Luke, played by newcomer Joe Freeman, is seen meeting the fellow children in the Institute as well as villain Ms. Sigsby (Mary-Louise Parker) for the first time, who encourages him that he is doing something good for the world as he is hooked up to machines and made to move objects. Back in 2019, the rights to adapt “The Institute” were originally acquired by Spyglass with “Big Little Lies” creator David E. Kelley attached to write and executive produce alongside Bender, who is known for directing episodes of “Lost,” “Game of Thrones” and “The Sopranos.” After that version of the project was unable to get off the ground, MGM+ and Cavell came on board.
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