‘Gothictown’ TV Series Based On Upcoming Emily Carpenter Horror Novel In Early Development At AMC; Abby Ajayi Set As Showrunner
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: AMC is in the early stages of development on Gothictown, a series adaptation of the forthcoming horror novel from Emily Carpenter, for which British-Nigerian writer Abby Ajayi will serve as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, sources tell Deadline.
The project comes to AMC by way of the network’s first-look deal with Stephen Love’s Made With Love Media, which acquired rights to the book in a competitive situation and is attached to produce.
An eerie, grounded family horror story coming up for publication on March 25, 2025, Gothictown follows Billie Hope, a New York City restaurateur who relocates her family to the quaint town of Juliana, Georgia, drawn by an irresistible offer: a Victorian home for only $100 and a grant to open a new restaurant.
The “Juliana Initiative,” designed to revitalize the town post-pandemic, seems like the perfect opportunity for a fresh start and a new business venture.
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