Overview

• The eight-episode adaptation brings King’s 2019 novel to life by following teenage prodigy Luke Ellis as he awakens in a secretive lab for children with supernatural gifts.
• Joe Freeman stars as Luke Ellis, joined by Ben Barnes as former police officer Tim Jamieson and Mary-Louise Parker as the enigmatic Ms. Sigsby.
• Jack Bender directs the series with Benjamin Cavell scripting and Stephen King serving as an executive producer alongside Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan and Ed Redlich.
• Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the show blends horror and science fiction while director Bender has aged up some characters to temper the story’s darkest elements.
• On June 5, MGM+ released first-look photos showcasing the series’ eerie set design and ensemble cast ahead of its mid-July debut.