A scripted live-action television series based on Mattel‘s iconic Magic 8 Ballfranchise is in the works from M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Split, Signs), Emmy winner Brad Falchuk (Glee, American Horror Story, Pose) and Mattel Studios.
Mattel and Shyamalan first announced the project on Instagram. See below.
According to the official description, the series, co-created by Shyamalan and Falchuk, aims “to reimagine the classic Magic 8 Ball as the centerpiece of a high-concept, character-driven supernatural drama that blends psychological intensity with cultural intrigue.”
Shyamalan will serve as director, co-creator and co-showrunner for the project and Falchuk will serve as writer, co-creator and co-showrunner.
With 1 million units sold annually; the Magic 8 Ball has been in existence for 75 years and remains a pop culture staple, captivating generations with its mysterious ability to answer life’s questions with a simple shake. More than a toy, it has become a symbol of curiosity, fate, and fun, and referenced in countless films, television shows, music, and literature. Its combination of playful charm and enigmatic mystique makes it a uniquely fertile ground for reinvention in premium storytelling, according to the release.
More details are sure to come, so stay tuned.
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From Deadline.com