Author Stephen King's novel "The Stand" will reportedly be developed into a miniseries on to television.
Showtime is in talks with Warner Bros and CBS Films to make an eight-part miniseries based on the post - apocalyptic horror/fantasy novel that will later culminate in the big-screen adaptation, reported Aceshowbiz.
"The Fault in Our Stars" director Josh Boone has been roped in to direct the miniseries. Boone is reportedly planing to cast several A-listers for the project.
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"The Stand" is eyed as a big new franchise for Warner Bros. Boone said last year that they were "going to do four movies." At that time, Matthew McConaughey was reportedly eyed to star in it.