Mike Flanagan Signs Exclusive Deal with Amazon MGM Studios: A New Era of Original Series
Amazon MGM Studios has entered into an exclusive multi-year overall deal with filmmaker and showrunner Mike Flanagan. Flanagan, known for his successful genre storytelling, will develop and produce original series solely for the studio through his Red Room Pictures banner. This collaboration follows Flanagan's completion of the TV series adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie for Amazon, which was his first project under the new partnership.
Flanagan has an impressive track record in the film industry, having written, directed, edited, and produced eight feature films. His works include adaptations of Stephen King's Doctor Sleep and Gerald's Game, as well as other films like Ouija: Origin of Evil, Hush, Before I Wake, Oculus, Absentia, and The Life of Chuck, which received the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Additionally, Flanagan is currently working on a new version of The Exorcist for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures.
In the realm of television, Flanagan has been involved in creating, writing, directing, and showrunning various genre series. Some of his notable TV projects include The Fall of the House of Usher, Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Midnight Club, and The Haunting of Hill House. His talent and expertise in storytelling have garnered him recognition in both the film and television industries.
Flanagan's exclusive deal with Amazon MGM Studios solidifies his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. With his creative vision and storytelling prowess, audiences can anticipate engaging and captivating original series to come from this partnership. The collaboration between Flanagan and the studio opens up exciting possibilities for innovative and compelling content that will surely resonate with viewers.