We have some special Alan Wake news! Variety had exclusivity over the story for the past hour, but now we are happy to share that Remedy is working with Contradiction Films to bring an Alan Wake television show to fans.
Peter Calloway, known for his work on Legion, has signed on as the show runner and writer, but there will also be some Remedy folks involved in the project including Sam Lake (Creative Director at Remedy) who will serve as the show's Executive Producer.
The companies will begin approaching potential partners with Calloway's full pitch this October.
Speaking to Variety, Lake comments “definitely what we have mapped out is a longer thing than the first game and a sequel; there is more to it. In many ways, we see the universe as a bigger thing. Alan Wake is a very central character, but we have other characters around him like [friend and agent Barry Wheeler] and his wife Alice and Sheriff Sarah Breaker and other characters there. We feel this is a big universe to develop and explore in many ways.”
At the moment it's unclear if the series will be considered canon, but in any case, it does sound pretty exciting! Check out Variety's full article, HERE for the full interview with Remedy and Contradiction Films.
Peter Calloway to Adapt ‘Alan Wake’ For Television (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/Vsu06CZR4u— Variety (@Variety) September 12, 2018
Oh deer! Drinking coffee from this thermos I found in the forest the other day, and reading a @Variety article by @crecenteb on #AlanWake TV SHOW!!!! I need to call @PeteCalloway pic.twitter.com/RmCrkiFsJf— Sam Lake (@SamLakeRMD) September 12, 2018
We're really excited to work with Contradiction Films and have @PeteCalloway on board for developing the Alan Wake TV series. It's early days yet, but... Sam's already brainstorming. https://t.co/ttxnn4q8ns pic.twitter.com/6EdFpMIcgE— Remedy Entertainment (@remedygames) September 12, 2018
