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Hitchcock's 'The Birds' Flies Again at HBO
27 Oct
Summary
- Sarah Snook to star in a new limited series adaptation.
- The series is based on Daphne du Maurier's novella and Hitchcock film.
- It will feature intense bird attacks tied to a crime.
HBO is bringing Daphne du Maurier's chilling novella "The Birds" back to the screen with a new limited series project. Sarah Snook, an Emmy winner for "Succession," is set to star in the drama, which draws inspiration from both the original story and Alfred Hitchcock's iconic 1963 film.
Tom Spezialy, known for "The Leftovers," is penning the script and executive producing alongside Snook and David Heyman. The series promises a fresh take, focusing on Myra Massey, who relocates to Alaska with her daughter after a custody battle.
As Myra delves into a childhood friend's disappearance, she finds herself confronting a terrifying new threat. The show's description hints at vicious, deadly bird attacks inexplicably tied to the unfolding crime, placing Myra and her daughter in grave danger.
The project is a co-production between Universal Global Television and HBO. This marks a significant return for Snook to HBO, following her acclaimed role in "Succession." Universal Pictures, which distributed Hitchcock's original film, and the du Maurier estate hold the rights to "The Birds."
