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Dark Series 'The Institute' Adaptation Gets Author Stephen King's Thumbs Up
MAINE, UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – The MGM+ miniseries follows kidnapped gifted teens exploited for their powers at a secretive facility, with lead actor Joe Freeman aged up to 18 for the role.
- On July 13, MGM+ premiered The Institute’s two-episode debut, with Stephen King affirming his approval of the adaptation.
- Stephen King’s 2019 novel was published on September 10, and on that day, King, Kelley, and Bender initiated the development of the series, establishing its adaptation origins.
- The MGM+ series is an eight-episode sci-fi drama about teenage prodigy Luke Ellis, abducted by a shadowy organization, based on King's 2019 novel, with King as an executive producer.
- Executive producer Benjamin Cavell confirms a second season is planned, citing the book's open-ended conclusion and potential for a larger conspiracy.
- Cavell highlights the novel’s ending, hinting at a larger conspiracy beyond season one, supporting potential for expanded storytelling and future seasons.
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Review: Stephen King's 'The Institute' sets gifted children against nefarious adults
Adapted from King's horror novel of the same name, this MGM+ series about children with extraordinary powers and cruel adults stars Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Barnes and Joe Freeman.
The Institute creators break down extensive changes from Stephen King novel
Adapting a story from one of the most revered authors of all time is no easy feat – but that’s exactly what the team behind The Institute have taken on.The 2019 book focuses on a group of youths with supernatural powers, who are held in the titular Institute for reasons at first unknown.Not only have those behind The Institute adapted this tale for MGM+, though, but writer-producer Benjamin Cavell has revealed they made some big changes from the…
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