'Mimic': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about series reboot of 1997 horror classic
According to recent reports, Miramax Television is bringing the cult 1997 horror sci-fi thriller movie, 'Mimic', back in a brand new way - as a TV series. The 1997 'Mimic', co-written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and produced by Miramax's genre label Dimension Films, starred Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam and Josh Brolin. The project marks one of the highest-profile projects at Miramax TV since Marc Helwig was appointed Head of Worldwide Television in May. At the time, he had indicated that mining the Miramax film library for TV projects is "one important part" of his strategy.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming television reboot. Stay tuned for we will continue to update this article with the latest information.
Release date
The official release date for the reboot of 'Mimic' has not been announced yet.
Plot
The story of 'Mimic' is based on Donald A Wollheim's short story of the same name. It revolves around genetically engineered insects who evolve, developing the ability to mimic their human prey, and the race to stop them from taking over.
Cast
The cast for the horror reboot is not announced yet. MEA WorldWide will update this article when the information is made available.
Creators
Paul WS Anderson is set to direct the potential pilot and executive produce the series with his longtime producing partner Jeremy Bolt.
"The world of insects has been a long-term fascination of mine," Anderson reportedly said. "So much strength and organization from such tiny creatures that have existed long before humankind and will survive long after our demise. It's an exciting world that I’m thrilled to jump into, especially with such great partners as Jim and Miramax." Jim Danger Gray ('Orange Is the New Black' fame) will write the adaptation, executive produce and serve as showrunner. Gray also has a thriller/ horror background, having served as a writer-producer on 'Hannibal'.
"Mimic explores, on its surface, the idea of insects taking over," Gray has reportedly said. "Body horror, the anxiety of 'a bug' living inside of us, the death of truth, the denial of science and the rise of personal entitlement are at the heart of our show as it examines how society is eaten alive by an invasion that is laying bare its greatest insecurities and failures."
Trailers
With the series only just getting the green light, it is going to be a while till we get a trailer. MEAWW will update this article when it is released.
Where to watch
MEAWW will update this article when more details about the release are announced.
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