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M. Night Shyamalan to Direct Magic 8 Ball TV Series With Brad Falchuk

The early-stage project is part of Mattel's push into prestige adaptations after Barbie’s success.

Overview

  • Shyamalan announced the series on Instagram with a photo of the pilot script titled Magic 8 Ball and wrote that he has been working on it for years.
  • Brad Falchuk wrote the pilot and will serve with Shyamalan as co-creator and co-showrunner.
  • Mattel Studios is producing the live-action series, described as a high-concept, character-driven supernatural drama.
  • No distributor, cast, or release timeline has been disclosed.
  • Mattel highlights the toy’s longevity—about 75 years with roughly 1 million units sold annually—as it accelerates brand-to-screen projects following Barbie.