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Seven-Figure Pilot Sale Shocks Hollywood
28 May
Summary
- Sunken Meadows pilot sold for seven figures, a rare feat.
- North Road Television Studios acquired the buzzy project.
- Smullen's script sparked a competitive auction ahead of release.
In a surprising move within the evolving media landscape, North Road Television Studios has secured the pilot script "Sunken Meadows" by writer Mac Smullen. The deal, finalized over the Memorial Day weekend, was reportedly a seven-figure transaction, a significant achievement for a project without any attached talent. This preemptive acquisition occurred ahead of the release of "Backrooms," a highly anticipated film co-financed by North Road.
Mac Smullen, recognized for his work on "Children of the Moon" and his development through prestigious labs like the Sundance Institute's Episodic Story Lab, has demonstrated considerable promise. His 2022 win at the Austin Film Festival for his script "Souvenir Alaska" further solidified his reputation. The sale of "Sunken Meadows" is particularly notable as pilot sales typically require attached talent to generate such competitive bidding wars.
North Road Television Studios, known for its investment in diverse projects like the Emmy-nominated "Bad Boy," is set to executive produce this elevated horror series, which is described as being rooted in a dynamic family drama. Plot details for "Sunken Meadows" remain under wraps. The studio also has "The Body," from showrunner Quinn Shepherd, slated for release on Netflix this fall.
