TV series based on Remedy’s horror game in development

Remedy has been trying to turn his horror game Alan Wake into a TV series for several years. Now there is new movement in this matter, because the US television broadcaster AMC has secured the rights to the game.

Today there was an update about the upcoming horror adventure that many fans had been waiting for for a long time Alan Wake 2 by Remedy. However, the development studio not only took the opportunity to present new concept pictures of the project and give an insight into the development, because there was another special announcement: There is a TV series based on the original “Alan Wake”. in development at US broadcaster AMC.

Expansion of the franchise has been planned for some time

Sam Lake, the creative director of the Finnish games company, dropped the bombshell at the beginning of the video: “Well, AMC, the wonderful, wonderful home of absolutely brilliant TV series, has bought the rights to Alan Wake. And we’re working together to make a TV series,” Lake said. In recent years, AMC has been working on internationally known hit series such as “Breaking Bad”, “Mad Men”, “Preacher” and “The Walking Dead”.

Remedy has been interested in bringing its Alan Wake franchise to TV screens for several years, and Lake confirmed this himself during the update. “Some of you might remember that we talked about an Alan Wake TV series a while ago.” site such an adaptation. At that time it was supposed to be created in cooperation with Contradiction Films (“Mortal Kombat Legacy”). Peter Calloway (“Cloak and Dagger”) was confirmed as showrunner for the project.

In the years that followed, however, it became quiet again about the planned video game adaptation. Most recently, in 2020, Remedy said it would continue to make progress with the development of the Alan Wake series. Another radio silence followed, which only ended today. It’s currently unclear who exactly is working with AMC and Remedy on the TV show. Showrunners, producers or screenwriters have not yet been named.

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The video game “Alan Wake” revolves around a bestselling author of the same name who wants to find some peace and quiet while on vacation with his wife. Shortly after their arrival in the small town of Bright Falls, however, things start to unravel and strange things begin to happen. In order to save the love of his life, the writer must push himself far beyond his limits while trying not to lose his sanity.

The upcoming Alan Wake TV series has no release date at this time.

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