If you’re a fan of R.L. Stine’s horror book series Goosebumps, I’ve got some great news for you! There’s a new live-action series in development that will bring these creepy stories to life.
The series is set up at Scholastic Entertainment, and they have teamed up with Neal H. Moritz, the producer of the two Goosebumps films, and Sony Pictures TV. Iole Lucchese, Scholastic Entertainment President and Chief Strategy Officer said in a statement:
“Goosebumps has been keeping kids and families on the edge of their seats for nearly 30 years and we’re very excited to partner with Sony Pictures Television and Neal H. Moritz to bring the enduring brand to life in a fresh new way for today’s generation. From the world-famous book series to a full-scale licensing program and even live-action movies starring Jack Black, Goosebumps remains wildly popular and we look forward to presenting new adventures to give fans even more Goosebumps.”
Moritz added:
“I loved making the Goosebumps movies and can’t wait to bring even more of R. L. Stine’s incredible stories to life through a high-end television series that speaks to both adults and kids alike.”
There was a Goosebumps series in the 90s that ran for five seasons. It was actually a well-made show that I enjoyed watching. Like the book series, the show was an anthology of stories about children finding themselves in creepy and unusual situations, typically involving supernatural elements.
It’ll be interesting and cool to see what this new series will bring to the fans. I imagine it will keep the anthology format. I actually was having a conversation about this with a friend awhile back and how if someone did come back with a new Goosebumps series it could be like the American Horror Story of family horror, where each season could consist of 10 episodes and focus on one particular story in the world of Goosebumps.
There’s a lot of potential here to do some extremely cool with a new live-action Goosebumps series that will set it apart from the one produced in the 90s!
Source: Deadline