Multiple outlets report that the cabler has given a straight-to-series order to Chucky, a new series based on the possessed red-haired doll in the Child’s Play film franchise.

Syfy tapped film franchise scribe Don Mancini to pen the TV adaptation, direct the first episode, and serve as showrunner.

“The character Don and David [Kirschner] created has terrified audiences for over 30 years,” said Chris McCumber, President of Entertainment Networks USA & Syfy for NBCUniversal. “The longevity and legacy of Chucky speaks to the creative storytelling and the loyal fans the film series has collected over the years. We are excited to once again partner with Nick and UCP on this new Syfy series, and are incredibly proud to bring Chucky to television for the first time with the original creators.”

It is reported that the new series will see a small town terrorized by a string of murders following the appearance of a vintage Chucky doll at a yard sale.

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Syfy and Chucky creator, Don Mancini, have teamed up to adapt for the very time the Child’s Play character to the small screen.

“I’ve long wanted to bring Chucky to television and Syfy is the perfect network for us,” said Mancini. “The show will be a fresh take on the franchise, allowing us to explore Chucky’s character with a depth that is uniquely afforded by the television series format, while staying true to the original vision that has terrorized audiences for over three decades now.”

Mancini, who wrote the Child’s Play feature film franchise, will pen the story of the doll possessed by serial killer Charles Lee Ray for television. He will also serve as executive producer alongside David Kirschner and Nick Antosca.

“It’s very rare that you get the opportunity to bring such an iconic character to your network, let alone with the original creator attached,” said Bill McGoldrick, NBCU Cable Entertainment president of scripted. “We look forward to working with Don, David and Nick on putting their blood, sweat, and more blood into bringing the Chucky story to television.”

The series is currently in development. 

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Multiple outlets report that the cabler has given a straight-to-series order to Chucky, a new series based on the possessed red-haired doll in the Child’s Play film franchise.

Syfy tapped film franchise scribe Don Mancini to pen the TV adaptation, direct the first episode, and serve as showrunner.

“The character Don and David [Kirschner] created has terrified audiences for over 30 years,” said Chris McCumber, President of Entertainment Networks USA & Syfy for NBCUniversal. “The longevity and legacy of Chucky speaks to the creative storytelling and the loyal fans the film series has collected over the years. We are excited to once again partner with Nick and UCP on this new Syfy series, and are incredibly proud to bring Chucky to television for the first time with the original creators.”

It is reported that the new series will see a small town terrorized by a string of murders following the appearance of a vintage Chucky doll at a yard sale.

The post Chucky TV Series Coming to Syfy appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Syfy and Chucky creator, Don Mancini, have teamed up to adapt for the very time the Child’s Play character to the small screen.

“I’ve long wanted to bring Chucky to television and Syfy is the perfect network for us,” said Mancini. “The show will be a fresh take on the franchise, allowing us to explore Chucky’s character with a depth that is uniquely afforded by the television series format, while staying true to the original vision that has terrorized audiences for over three decades now.”

Mancini, who wrote the Child’s Play feature film franchise, will pen the story of the doll possessed by serial killer Charles Lee Ray for television. He will also serve as executive producer alongside David Kirschner and Nick Antosca.

“It’s very rare that you get the opportunity to bring such an iconic character to your network, let alone with the original creator attached,” said Bill McGoldrick, NBCU Cable Entertainment president of scripted. “We look forward to working with Don, David and Nick on putting their blood, sweat, and more blood into bringing the Chucky story to television.”

The series is currently in development. 

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