Brett Carducci and Stephen Laddin have acquired the film and television rights to Bill Brittain’s “The Wish Giver.” The two will produce a series project based on the young-adult novel through Carducci’s Aligned Entertainment.
Published in 1983, “The Wish Giver” tells the story of three children, each granted a wish that, when fulfilled, turns horribly wrong. The book won a Newbery Honor citation in 1984. Carducci and Laddin intend to develop the project as an anthology in the vein of “The Twilight Zone” or “Black Mirror,” but with a youth-oriented spin in the tradition of “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” Each episode will take viewers through the journey of a teenager wishing for something different in his or her own life, and having that wish come true — though not in the way intended. The teen must then learn a moral lesson that reverses the wish.
No network is yet attached to the project.
Published in 1983, “The Wish Giver” tells the story of three children, each granted a wish that, when fulfilled, turns horribly wrong. The book won a Newbery Honor citation in 1984. Carducci and Laddin intend to develop the project as an anthology in the vein of “The Twilight Zone” or “Black Mirror,” but with a youth-oriented spin in the tradition of “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” Each episode will take viewers through the journey of a teenager wishing for something different in his or her own life, and having that wish come true — though not in the way intended. The teen must then learn a moral lesson that reverses the wish.
No network is yet attached to the project.
- 8/29/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Doctor Who Is About to Take its “Clearest Step into Black Mirror Territory”
- 5/25/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Doctor Who Puts Its Own Spin On A Stephen King Horror Classic
- 5/25/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: George R.R. Martin promises a much different tone for the Game of Thrones spinoff
- 5/24/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Every Season Of The Classic Twilight Zone Series Ranked
- 5/27/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Miss The Twilight Zone? Surprisingly, This Old-School Western Is a Perfect Replacement
- 5/26/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
The Twilight Zone Was a Warning About the Dangers of Nostalgia
- 5/25/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Screen International’s Global Production Awards unveil 2024 winners in Cannes
- 5/20/2024
- ScreenDaily
Emmys showdown looms for Kali Reis and Jennifer Jason Leigh
- 5/14/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Psych Was a Darker Show Than You Realized
- 5/6/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Johnny Wactor, General Hospital Actor, Dead at 37
- 5/26/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Global Box Office: ‘Furiosa’ Stalls With $58 Million, ‘The Garfield Movie’ Nears $100 Million
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
US Box Office: ‘Furiosa’ and ‘The Garfield Movie’ Tie for No. 1 With $31 Million in Bleak Memorial Day Weekend Battle
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Cannes Film Festival Winners Announced
- 5/25/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety - Film News
Luminate Streaming Ratings: All Three ‘Bridgerton’ Seasons Were the Most-Watched Titles May 17-23
- 5/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
Johnny Wactor, General Hospital Actor, Dead at 37
- 5/26/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Richard Sherman, Oscar-Winning Songwriter on ‘Mary Poppins,’ Dies at 95
- 5/25/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicki Minaj Detained in Amsterdam After She Was Found to Be Allegedly “Carrying Drugs” (Reports)
- 5/25/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sia Ends Near-Decade Tradition of Dispensing ‘Survivor’ Cash Bonuses to Her Favorite Contestants
- 5/25/2024
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Paul Mescal Reportedly Being Eyed For Role In Sam Mendes’ ‘Beatles’ Movies
- 5/24/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Mubi Swoops on Andrea Arnold’s Cannes Competition Entry ‘Bird’ for North America (Exclusive)
- 5/26/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy and Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Jane Schoenbrun Talks Future Plans on A24 Podcast: ‘I Want to Make a Stoner Comedy for Reals’
- 5/24/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Sideshow, Janus Films Take Leos Carax’s ‘It’s Not Me’ for North America (Exclusive)
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
2024 Movies Shot on Film: From ‘Challengers’ to ‘Nosferatu’
- 5/27/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Ted Sarandos to Creatives: AI Won’t ‘Take Your Job,’ but a ‘Person Who Uses AI Well Might’
- 5/26/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Global Box Office: ‘Furiosa’ Stalls With $58 Million, ‘The Garfield Movie’ Nears $100 Million
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Paul Mescal Reportedly Being Eyed For Role In Sam Mendes’ ‘Beatles’ Movies
- 5/24/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Mubi Swoops on Andrea Arnold’s Cannes Competition Entry ‘Bird’ for North America (Exclusive)
- 5/26/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy and Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
The ‘Home Alone’ House Is Up for Sale for a Cool $5.25 Million
- 5/25/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Sideshow, Janus Films Take Leos Carax’s ‘It’s Not Me’ for North America (Exclusive)
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
DC’s Green Lantern Series Taps Damon Lindelof, ‘Ozark’ Showrunner Chris Mundy as Writers
- 5/26/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Luminate Streaming Ratings: All Three ‘Bridgerton’ Seasons Were the Most-Watched Titles May 17-23
- 5/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
Susan Lucci Says She Was Offered ‘The Golden Bachelorette’: ‘It Wasn’t for Me’
- 5/25/2024
- TV Insider
TVLine Items: Cristin Milioti Joins Hulu’s Hit-Monkey, Death by Lighting Adds Bradley Whitford and More
- 5/25/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
How ‘Shogun’ Is Shaking Up the Emmy Race
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News