The upcomingPoltergeisttelevision series just received a major update, withVarietyreporting thatKalinda VazquezandRobbie Thompsonhave boarded the project as writers, showrunners, and executive producers. The series was reported to be in development atAmazon MGM Studiosduring the fall of last year. The premise of the upcoming story remains under wraps, but it has been confirmed that the series will take place in the world of the originalPoltergeistmovie.
Kalinda Vazquez has an extensive record when it comes to working on major television productions. She recently worked as a consulting producer onStar Trek: Discovery, the show that took place ten years before the events ofStar Trek: The Original Series. Vazquez is also known for serving as a producer on bothNikitaandOnce Upon a Time. Amazon MGM Studios scored a major win by bringing the producer on board for their upcomingPoltergeistproject.
Before agreeing to work on the upcomingPoltergeisttelevision series, Robbie Thompson started out his journey onSupernaturalas a writer. He eventually became a producer for the show that followed the adventures of Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles). AfterSupernaturalcame to an end, Thompson went on to workThe Winchesters. The legacy of the beloved drama continued in the spinoff centered around Sam and Dean’s parents.
What is ‘The Poltergeist’ About?
The originalPoltergeistmovie was centered around Steve (Craig T. Nelson) and Diane Freeling (JoBeth Williams), and their children. Everything seemed to be fine once they moved into their new home in Cuesta Verde. But it would eventually be revealed that multiple ghosts were present in the house. The spirits decided to target Carol Anne (Heather O’Rourke), the couple’s youngest daughter.Poltergeistwent on to earn $121.7 million during its original theatrical run.
Poltergeistsuccess led to the development of two more sequels. And while the franchise took a long break after the third installment, a reboot directed byGil Kenanwas released almost a decade ago. The new story introduced a different couple portrayed bySam RockwellandRosemarie DeWitt. Angry ghosts were once again determined to hurt the family by putting the children in danger. The imagery of the reboot written byDavid Lindsay-Abairewas centered around clowns, and it went on to earn $95.4 million at the global box office.
A release date for thePoltergeisttelevision series hasn’t been set by Amazon MGM Studios. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Poltergeist
A remake of the 1982 horror film of the same name,Poltergeistrevolves around the Bowen family, whose home has been invaded by evil, supernatural forces.
