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The Institute To Be An 8 Episode Series

Posted: June 13, 2024, 21:04
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MGM+ has given a series order to The Institute. Ben Barnes (Shadow and Bone) plays former police officer Tim Jamieson and Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds) play Ms. Sigsby. Director/executive producer is Jack Bender (Mr. Mercedes). Production is slated to begin in Nova Scotia later this year and the plan is an eight episodes series.

From the press release

”I’m delighted and excited at the prospect of The Institute, with its high-intensity suspense, being filmed as a series,” said Stephen King. ”The combination of Jack Bender and Ben Cavell guarantees that the results will be terrific.”


Thanks to Alex Maidy.