Business Standard

'Chucky' TV series in works at Syfy

Image

Press Trust of India Los Angeles

The iconic killer doll Chucky is coming to small screen in form of a series.

Television channel Syfy has given straight-to-series order to "Chucky" which will focus on the creepy doll possessed by the spirit of a serial killer.

The TV show will be set in a small town terrorised by a series of murders following the appearance of a vintage Chucky doll at a yard sale, reported Entertainment Weekly.

Chucky made its debut in 1988's "Child's Play".

Don Mancini, who wrote all the eight films in the franchise, is attached as creator on the show. He will also direct the first episode and serve as showrunner.

 

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Jan 12 2020 | 12:05 PM IST

Explore News