‘Let the Right One In’ Pilot Ordered by TNT, In Case You Were Concerned About the Lack of Vampires on TV
“Let the Right One In” has, in less than a decade, become a cult classic and inspired a well-received American remake. It’ll next make the transition to television courtesy of TNT, as the network has ordered that a pilot be made so that vampire-obsessed viewers can sate their bloodthirst.
READ MORE: Criticwire Survey: Best Horror Movies Since 2000
“Teen Wolf” showrunner Jeff Davis is writing the series, whose origins date back to Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist’s best-seller. The story concerns a young vampire and her neighbor, albeit in a much less fantastical setting than most Dracula-inspired fare. Tomas Alfredson (who went on to make “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”) directed the original film, with Matt Reeves helming the English-language remake. According to a statement from Sarah Aubrey, TNT’s executive vice president of original programming, this new series is a reimagining of the novel rather than either film.
READ MORE: The Coolest Vampire Films Ever
“‘Let the Right One In’ combines elements of horror, revenge thriller and adolescent romance into an unforgettable and truly unsettling tale,” says Aubrey. “This novel is a watershed of rich storytelling, making it an abundant source from which Jeff, Marty [Adelstein] , Becky [Clements] and Simon [Oakes] will bring to life in this all-new adaptation.” Casting has already begun for the two leads, reports THR.
Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
