Mike Flanagan has confirmed that he is currently writing his adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist, giving fans a fresh update on the Warner Bros project.
Speaking to Collider during the Toronto International Film Festival, the filmmaker said he was actively working on the screenplay and had even continued writing while travelling to the festival.
Flanagan indicated that he expects to have the screenplay completed around Halloween. However, the project is still in development, and no cast has been announced.
The new film will be based on King’s 1980 novella, which follows residents of a small Maine town after a mysterious mist suddenly envelops the area. Strange creatures emerge from the fog, forcing a group of survivors to seek shelter inside a local supermarket.
The story also explores how fear and uncertainty affect the people trapped inside, with tensions among the survivors becoming an important part of the narrative.
Flanagan’s version will follow Frank Darabont’s widely known 2007 film adaptation, which starred Thomas Jane and was followed by a television series in 2017.
Rather than simply reproduce the earlier movie, Flanagan has said he wants to approach the material differently. He has described Darabont’s film as a strong adaptation but said there would be little reason to make another version without finding a new way into King’s story.
Flanagan is writing and directing the new film and will produce through his Red Room Pictures banner alongside Tyler Thompson, Gary Barber and Chris Stone. Alexandra Magistro is also attached as an executive producer.
The project continues Flanagan’s long-running relationship with King’s work. He previously directed adaptations of Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, and is also behind the upcoming television adaptation of Carrie.
With the screenplay now actively being developed, more details about the cast, production schedule and release plans are expected to emerge as the project moves forward.
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