Overview
- Flanagan told Empire the adaptation is “moving” with “a lot of scripts done,” calling it his first priority.
- The rights are carved out of his Amazon deal, allowing independent development even as Amazon could still join later.
- He has a pilot and additional scripts completed for a plan that spans five television seasons followed by two stand-alone films.
- Flanagan criticized the poorly received 2017 feature, saying it should not be the franchise’s final word.
- Amazon previously passed on a separate Glen Mazzara–led series in 2020, underscoring the property’s challenging path to the screen.