New TV adaptation ordered by Showtime
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 1:00 pm
http://johnajvidelindqvist.com/article.php?id=81
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Let the Right One In has been filmed twice before. 2008 saw the release of Tomas Alfredson's version, and two years later came the American remake. Now it's time again. This time it's the American TV network Showtime making their version of John's book. The network has ordered a pilot episode and the lead role will be played by the Oscar-nominated Demián Bichir (A Better Life).
Bichir plays Mark, a husband and father who had the perfect life until it was turned upside down by a mysterious creature that bit his daughter, Eleanor, and then disappeared into the night. Ten years later, the now 12-year-old girl is locked up and only allowed to go out at night, while her father does his best to provide her with the minimal amount of human blood she needs to stay alive. The series aims to repeat genre expectations as it turns a naturalistic lens on human weakness, strength and compassion.
The award-winning playwright, author and producer Andrew Hinderaker (Penny Dreadful) will serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Seith Mann (Homeland), who's also going to be directing the pilot.
"Let the Right One In quickly establishes itself as a thrilling drama that poses the question: How far would you go to save your child from the monsters - would you risk becoming a monster yourself?" says Showtime's Amy Israel. "Demián Bichir is one of the world's most dynamic and enrapturing actors. His charisma and vulnerability is guaranteed to elevate Andrew Hinderaker's excellent screenplay, guided by Seith Mann's directing. We couldn't be any more excited for this show's potential."
"The show is both a love letter to the original film and a unique story of its own", Hinderaker added. "Casting a true artist like Demián is a bold endeavor to be one of the most frightening and engaging series on TV."
John is not personally involved with the project.