King and Spielberg team up on Dome

Posted on November 23, 2009
Filed Under Adaptation, Directors, News

This is a very intriguing match up I must say. Never really saw it coming but reading about it makes you wonder why these two giants never worked toghether before? Ah, correction apparantly they have – I just didn’t know about it. Steven Spielberg and Stephen King developed a screen adaptation of King’s 1984 novel “The Talisman,” on which Spielberg has had the option for more than 20 years. That project has been developed as a feature, and it came close to being done as a mini for TNT a few years ago until it was tabled for budgetary reasons.

Anyway, Variety reports that Steven Spielberg and Stephen King are joining forces (again) to develop a limited series based on King’s supernatural thriller “Under the Dome.” DreamWorks TV has optioned the book and is looking to set it up as an event series, likely for cable.

The book has earned strong reviews as a return to form for the prolific author, revolves around the drama that unfolds after an invisible force field suddenly descends on a small vacation town in Maine. As the locals fight for their survival, the town descends into warring factions led by enigmatic characters. DreamWorks is starting to meet with writers for the project. The plan is to set a writer before shopping the skein to prospective buyers.

Great news! I’m looking forward to the result and I promise to keep you updated on the progress.

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