The Outsider (miniseries)

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The Outsider
Genre
Based onThe Outsider
by Stephen King
Developed byRichard Price
Starring
Music byDaniel Bensi
Saunder Jurriaans
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
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Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Ben Mendelsohn
  • Katharine Werner (pilot only)
  • David Auge
Cinematography
Editors
  • Leo Trombetta
  • Tad Dennis
  • Daniel James Scott
  • Dorian Harris
Running time50–60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseJanuary 12 (2020-01-12) –
March 8, 2020 (2020-03-08)
Related
Mr. Mercedes
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The Outsider is an American psychological thriller-horror crime drama television series based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Stephen King, adapted for television by Richard Price. It was ordered to series on December 3, 2018,[1] after being optioned as a miniseries by MRC in June 2018.[2] It premiered on HBO on January 12, 2020.[3] It stars Ben Mendelsohn, Cynthia Erivo, Bill Camp, Paddy Considine, Julianne Nicholson, and Jason Bateman (who also directed the first two episodes).

In November 2020, HBO declined a second season, and production company MRC intended to shop the series to other outlets.[4] King said that scripts for a second season were written, and the cast and crew expressed interest in continuing the series.[5][6][7]

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 3, 2018). "HBO Orders 'The Outsider' Drama Series Based On Stephen King Novel Starring Ben Mendelsohn From Jason Bateman & MRC". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 11, 2018). "Richard Price To Script MRC 10-Episode Series Adaptation Of Stephen King's 'The Outsider;' Jack Bender, Marty Bowen EPs". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (October 17, 2019). "'The Outsider': Stephen King Series Adaptation Gets HBO Premiere Date". Deadline. Archived from the original on October 17, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 10, 2020). "'The Outsider': MRC Shopping Series After HBO Passes On Season 2". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Sharf, Zack (October 14, 2020). "Stephen King Confirms 'The Outsider' Season 2: Scripts Are 'Really Great and Spooky'". IndieWire. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  6. ^ Ricci, Kimberly (October 10, 2020). "A 'The Outsider' Star Is Fueling Speculation Of A Season 2 For The HBO Series". Uproxx. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  7. ^ Weintraub, Steve (April 3, 2020). "Exclusive: Jason Bateman on the 'Ozark' Finale, Future Seasons, Directing, 'The Outsider', and Much More". Collider. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.