Lionsgate is currently developing a television series based on the highly influential Twilight Saga.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the project itself is still in the early stages of planning and information is still sparse. At the time of writing, the series does not have a confirmed network or platform, nor does it have a writer or director attached. Sources have alleged that Lionsgate Television plans on producing the show independently before shopping the broadcast rights around to a variety of potential buyers. The project also does not have a set release window.
Original author Stephenie Meyer is reportedly involved in the show's development but in what capacity remains unknown. Wyck Godfrey and Erik Feig, who previously served as Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president, are also attached as executive producers. At the time of publication, there is no word on whether the show is looking to adapt the novels or example the universe of The Twilight Saga with a new narrative.
The Global Rise of Twilight
The Twilight Saga is a massively popular series of novels penned by Meyer and published in 2005. The story largely focuses on protagonist Bella Swan, who moves to the sleepy town of Forks, Washington. Unimpressed with her new life, Bella ultimately falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious recluse who she quickly learns is actually a vampire. The two become embroiled in a series of high-stakes escapades, often involving a passionate love triangle between the aforementioned couple and a werewolf named Jacob Black. While the core series comprises four novels, Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, Meyer also penned several spinoffs including Life and Death and Midnight Sun.
After the runaway success of the books, The Twilight Saga was adapted into a series of live-action movies starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. While the first movie in the franchise premiered to mixed-to-positive reviews, the sequels were all critical failures despite their massive success at the box office. Many reviews praised the dedicated performances by Stewart, Pattinson and Lautner but derided the weak script and over-dramatic story and pandering to fans of the source material.
Lionsgate Television will likely reveal more information The Twilight Saga television series in the coming months.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter