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HBO to Adapt Gillian Flynn's 'Dark Places' into Limited Series

Flynn to Serve as Co-Creator, Writer, and Co-Showrunner; Fans Excited Despite Previous Poorly Received Film Adaptation

  • Gillian Flynn's 2009 novel 'Dark Places' is being adapted into a limited series by HBO, with Flynn serving as co-creator, writer, and co-showrunner.
  • The novel was previously adapted into a poorly received 2015 film starring Charlize Theron.
  • Brett Johnson and Guerrin Gardner are also credited as co-creators and writers, with Johnson also serving as co-showrunner.
  • The series is currently in the development stage with no set timeline or casting information available.
  • Fans are reportedly excited for the new adaptation, given Flynn's successful track record with adaptations of her other novels, 'Gone Girl' and 'Sharp Objects'.
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