It is hard not to see how a new television adaptation of aStephen Kingnovel puts a lot more pressure on the Duffer Brothers' upcoming take on the author’s work. Although most details surrounding the Duffer Brothers show are still under wraps, it is already being viewed through the lens of another show’s streaming success.
ManyStephen King adaptationsare set to come out on both the small and big screens. Like always, not all of these adaptations will perform incredibly well, and many will also struggle to be memorable enough a few years down the line. A handful of others, however, will stand out as defining adaptations, proving how well Stephen King stories can work in the live-action medium.
One ongoing show, based on an acclaimed Stephen King novel, is already doing quite well, setting a high benchmark for all the adaptations scheduled in the near future. Its success seems to put immense pressure on the Duffer Brothers' highly anticipated take on aStephen King book.
The Duffer Brothers' The Talisman Adaptation Has To Keep Up Momentum After The Institute
The Institute Is One Of The Best Stephen King Adaptations From Recent Years
After 2019’sThe Outsider, most TV adaptations of Stephen King novels struggled to capture the essence of the author’s writing. However, MGM+‘sThe Institute, which is based on a Stephen King book of the same name, is finally changing this trend.The Instituteis not groundbreaking in any way.
Based on its average Rotten Tomatoes score of 65%, though,it seems to be the best-performing Stephen King TV adaptation sinceThe Outsider. Viewers who have been following the show would also agree that, despite not being unique in its themes and story beats, the show offers an addictive experience that makes one stick to it throughout its runtime.
The Instituteseems to set a relatively high bar for TV adaptations, which puts some pressure on the Duffer Brothers’ planned take onStephen King’sThe Talisman. After watchingThe Institute, many viewers will not expectThe Talisman’s TV adaptation to not only matchThe Institute’s quality but also deliver something more distinctive and compelling.
When Will The Duffer Brothers' Adaptation Of The Talisman Happen?
The Show Is Not Coming Out Anytime Soon
Since the Duffer Brothers are finally bringing an end to their long-running hit Netflix series,Stranger Things, many might believe that they may finally find time to move the flywheels ofThe Talisman’s production forward. However, the pair will remain involved with the upcoming animated spinoffStranger Things: Tales from ‘85, which will likely keep them occupied.
Steven Spielberg bought the rights forThe Talismanin 1982, which was planned to be adapted as a movie. Unfortunately, the project remained in production hell and never saw the light of day.
Apart from the spinoff, the Duffer Brothers are also producingThe Boroughsand have been attached toNetflix’s new live-action adaptation ofDeath Note. According to reports, the two are also working onThe Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionnewith author Ron Currie. With so much on their plate, it seems unlikely that their TV adaptation ofStephen King’sThe Talismanwill happen anytime soon.
The Talisman
A young boy battles across two worlds on a life-or-death quest to save his mother and possibly the fate of both realms. Traveling between our America and its fantastical mirror called “The Territories,” he forges unlikely alliances, confronts magical beasts, and uncovers hidden dangers.
The Institute
Cast
A kidnapped prodigy with special abilities, Luke, ends up at The Institute, while Tim, a former cop, seeks a new life in a nearby town. Their fates are inevitably linked.
