The showrunner behind Lost and Watchmen has secured a new project at HBO. The series will adapt a thriller novel centered on abduction. It draws comparisons to The Changeling and Compliance.
The announcement highlights a fresh collaboration for the acclaimed showrunner, known for creating the mystery-driven Lost and the superhero series Watchmen. This upcoming HBO project adapts The Chain, a gripping thriller novel that explores themes of abduction.
According to reports, the story in The Chain blends elements reminiscent of the atmospheric horror in The Changeling and the tense psychological drama of Compliance. Details on the production timeline or casting remain undisclosed in the initial reveal.
This development underscores HBO's continued investment in high-concept thrillers, building on the showrunner's track record of intricate narratives. The project promises to deliver suspenseful storytelling in the vein of its influences.