Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and TNT are collaborating on a new two hour block of programming that will feature Tales from the Crypt. Shyamalan is curating the programming block which will, according to the network, include both long and short-form storytelling. The block will include new stories all to be executive produced by Shyamalan and Ashwin Rajan of Binding Edge Pictures. James D. Stern of Endgame Entertainment, John Santilli from Aloris Entertainment, and Dan McKinnon are also executive producing.
Horror fans can expect this new two-hour block to be unveiled on TNT this fall.
“This is a new genre for us in our series efforts and a great chance to partner with M. Night Shyamalan, whose blockbuster hit The Visit reminded movie audiences and critics this past summer that he truly is a master of horror,” stated Sarah Aubrey, executive vice president of original programming for TNT. “This two-hour horror block demonstrates not only TNT’s commitment to working with today’s top talents, but also our strategy to stand out in today’s marketplace by challenging the conventional rules of programming and scheduling.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to be teaming up with Kevin Reilly, Sarah Aubrey and the entire TNT team in this unique endeavor,” said Shyamalan. “To be part of such a beloved brand like Tales from the Crypt, something I grew up watching, and to also have the chance to push the boundaries of genre television as a whole, is an inspiring opportunity that I can’t wait to dive into.”
The original Tales from the Crypt comic was created by William Gaines back in the 1950s.
