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  • A24 is developing a TV series based on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, marking their first venture into the franchise.
  • Glen Powell will serve as an executive producer for the series, while J.T. Mollner (The Long Walk) assists with writing.
  • Spooky Pictures, Barnstorm, and Exurbia Films are partnering with A24 on the production, with Kim Henkel involved due to his writing contributions to the original films.
  • The series aims to expand the legacy of Leatherface, a popular character in the horror genre.

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A24 and Spooky Pictures Revive Leatherface’s Terror Saga in New Texas Chainsaw Massacre Series

A24 has acquired the rights to develop a TV series based on the horror classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Glen Powell will serve as executive producer, The Hollywood Reporter reports, but will not appear in the series. J.T. Mollner, known for The Long Walk, is assisting with the writing. A24 is partnering with Spooky Pictures, Barnstorm, and Exurbia Films on the production, with Kim Henkel, a writer for the original film and its sequels, also involved. This series marks A24’s first venture into the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, which includes eight previous installments, remakes, and prequels, in addition to a separate film currently in development. This project promises to expand the legacy of Leatherface, the series’ infamous character and a favorite among horror genre fans.

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Official NameThe Initiative
Brief SummaryA rogue master spy named Bright works outside the lines, when a new agent named Charlie joins Bright’s team. He soon finds himself in situations where he isn’t sure whether his new boss is trying to kill him or simply is willing to do whatever is necessary to protect the free world.
GenreThriller
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures, Roth-Kirschenbaum Films
Countries of OriginUS
ActorsAngelina Jolie
DirectorDoug Liman
AuthorsF. Scott Frazier
ProducersJoe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum

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