'Amazing Stories' Reboot May Be Heading to Apple

Apple is looking to build up its original content wing with a reboot of the 1980s television series "Amazing Stories." Deadline reports that Apple execs Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg are working on the details.

"Amazing Stories" was an anthology series created by Steven Spielberg. It ran two seasons, from 1985-1987. The thirty-minute episodes featured fantastical stories of harrowing journeys, space aliens, Kris Kringle, and a terrifying English teacher. Many notable actors appeared, including Patrick Swayze, Keifer Sutherland, Kevin Costner, Mark Hamill, and many more. In addition to producing, Spielberg also wrote and directed several episodes. Episodes were also directed by Martin Scorsese, Danny DeVito, Brad Bird, and Tobe Hooper.

"Amazing Stories" won 5 Primetime Emmys during its run, but low ratings led to early cancellation. Over the years, however, the series found new life as a cult favorite.

NBC owns the series, which was set for a reboot two years ago under the direction of Bryan Fuller. If it does move to Apple, Fuller will still run the show along with Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey.

Jennifer Salke, President of NBC Entertainment, overseeing Universal Television, said:
“We love being at the forefront of Apple’s investment in scripted programming, and can’t think of a better property than Spielberg’s beloved Amazing Stories franchise with the genius of Bryan Fuller at the helm and more exciting creative partnerships to come.”
There is no casting information yet, and no release date has been set.

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