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Oscar Winner Producers Adapt Wendy Webb's Haunts
3 Nov
Summary
- Oscar-winning producers are adapting Wendy Webb's ghost stories.
- A new supernatural mystery thriller series is in development.
- The series will weave Webb's haunted novels into one universe.
Impossible Dream Entertainment, known for producing Oscar-winning films, is collaborating with the UK's Wall to Wall to create a new television series. This supernatural mystery thriller, tentatively titled "The Invited," will draw inspiration from the bestselling ghost stories penned by author Wendy Webb.
The series aims to construct an interconnected haunted universe, drawing from multiple novels by Webb rather than focusing on just one. This ambitious approach will allow the narrative to expand season after season, exploring the fictional, historic lakeside town of Wharton, a setting central to Webb's books. The initial season is slated to adapt "The End of Temperance Dare."
Helen Black, recognized for her work on BAFTA- and International Emmy-nominated "Life and Death in the Warehouse," is penning the adaptation. She is collaborating with Jeff Howard, a writer familiar with supernatural thrillers through his work with Mike Flanagan on projects like "The Haunting of Hill House."
Shaun Redick, who secured the rights with his wife Yvette Yates Redick, expressed excitement about the dramatic tension, romance, and scares present in Webb's novels. Author Wendy Webb shared her surreal experience upon learning of the adaptation, particularly the involvement of producers and writers whose work she admires.
Impossible Dream Entertainment's past credits include the hit film "Get Out" and "BlacKkKlansman," as well as the popular Netflix film "Day Shift." Wall to Wall is part of the Warner Bros. International Television Production Group and has produced shows like "Waterloo Road."
