AMC Gives Go-Ahead to Book-Based Horror Series

AMC has greenlit NOS4A2, a new original horror series inspired by the bestselling novel of the same name penned by Joe Hill.

NOS4A2 follows artist Vic McQueen as she discovers her supernatural ability to track the seemingly immortal Charlie Manx, who feeds off the souls of children before sending their remains to a twisted holiday village called Christmasland. The 10-episode show is being produced by AMC Studios in association with Tornante Television. It is due to debut next year.

NOS4A2 is being executive produced by Hill and created for TV by Jami O’Brien (Fear the Walking Dead, Hell On Wheels), who is also serving as showrunner and executive producer alongside Tornante’s Lauren Corrao as EP.

“NOS4A2 continues in AMC’s rich tradition of immersive dramas that combine otherworldly stories with relatable relationships and big emotional themes,” said David Madden, the president of original programming for AMC, SundanceTV and AMC Studios. “Jami O’Brien and the writing team have vibrantly brought Joe Hill’s incredible story to life for the small screen and we are pleased to be making this diabolically unique new show under the AMC Studios shingle, in association with Tornante.”

“We are pleased that Tornante found the perfect partners in Jami and AMC to develop and broadcast this unique and original series with complex characters and themes based on the Joe Hill book,” noted Michael Eisner, owner of Tornante.

Hill remarked: “I couldn’t be more excited about the forthcoming adaptation of NOS4A2. I know it’s in good hands with showrunner Jami O’Brien: her beautifully composed scripts show a writer at the height of her powers, one who has an exquisite touch with character and a relentless instinct for suspense.

“AMC’s record speaks for itself: who wouldn’t want to be in business with the ‘Mad Men’ who ‘Broke Bad’ and made ‘The Dead Walk?’ And Tornante’s dedication to bringing singular visions to TV has freed everyone involved to do their best and truest work. I can’t wait to see Vic McQueen turn the throttle and go after Charlie Manx in 2019. Let’s ride.”

“I loved Joe Hill’s fantastic book from the moment I read it, and look forward to continuing to work with Joe, AMC and Tornante on this exciting material,” added O’Brien.