MGM+ has released the first trailer for The Institute, an eight-episode series based on the 2019 Stephen King novel. Deadline reported that the project, which premieres July 13 on the streaming network, comes from director Jack Bender (From), writer Benjamin Cavell (Justified, The Stand), and MGM+ Studios.
The Institute stars Joe Freeman (Luke), Ben Barnes (Tim), Mary-Louise Parker (Ms. Sigsby), Simone Miller (Kalisha), Fionn Laird (Nick), Hannah Galway (Wendy), Julian Richings (Stackhouse), Robert Joy (Dr. Hendricks), and Martin Roach (Chief Ashworth).
King executive produces alongside director Bender; Cavell, who wrote the teleplay; and Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, and Ed Redlich.