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MGM+ Unveils First Trailer for Stephen King's The Institute

Executive producer Stephen King shapes a tense tale of teen geniuses facing ruthless experiments in an isolated facility.

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Overview

  • The first official trailer for The Institute debuted June 10, giving viewers a glimpse of Luke Ellis’s mysterious confinement and budding revolt.
  • Mary-Louise Parker’s character Ms. Sigsby is shown overseeing painful experiments aimed at extracting psychic data from gifted children.
  • Ben Barnes portrays Tim Jamieson, a haunted ex-cop who follows a tip that draws him into the Institute’s dark operations.
  • The series, penned by Benjamin Cavell and directed by Jack Bender, features Stephen King among its executive producers to ensure fidelity to the novel.
  • The Institute is set to premiere on MGM+ on July 13 with its first two episodes available on the launch date.