Stephen King's The Mist TV Pilot Ordered By Spike

Spike has ordered a pilot for a TV adaptation of the Stephen King novella The Mist. The drama will [...]

The Mist

Spike has ordered a pilot for a TV adaptation of the Stephen King novella The Mist. The drama will be produced by Dimension Television.

King's story focuses on a small town thrown into chaos by the effects of a mysterious mist.

Christian Torpe will executive produce the pilot.

"We are thrilled to join forces with the incredibly creative Christian Torpe and Dimension Films to develop Stephen King's enthralling novella to a compelling series unlike anything else on television," said Sharon Levy, Executive Vice President, Original Series, Spike.

"We are excited to be in business with Spike on their first scripted production pilot and working with the very talented Christian Torpe to further explore Stephen King's classic novella and bring this riveting series to television audiences," said Bob Weinstein, Co-Chariman of The Weinstein Company.

Dimension Films previously adapted King's story into a movie.

via Variety