Sarah Snook to Star in 'The Birds' Limited Series Remake from Tom Spezialy and David Heyman
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Summary
A limited series remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror film The Birds is being shopped to buyers. Emmy winner Sarah Snook (Succession) will star, with Tom Spezialy (The Leftovers, Watchmen) writing the series. The project comes from Universal International Studios (whose sibling studio produced the original 1963 film) and Heyday Television, David Heyman's joint venture with UIS. The high-profile package marks a modern reimagining of one of cinema's most recognizable horror titles, 63 years after the original film's release.
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The high-profile package, which is being taken out to buyers, has Emmy winner Sarah Snook (Succession, All Her Fault) starring and Tom Spezialy (The Leftovers, Watchmen) writing.
It comes from Universal International Studios, whose sibling movie studio Universal Pictures produced the 1963 feature, and Heyday Television, producer David Heyman's joint venture with UIS.
'The Birds' limited series starring Sarah Snook is being taken out; the new take on Hitchcock’s classic comes from Tom Spezialy, David Heyman & UIS.
