The surge of Stephen King adaptations continues with news that Universal TV is developing a TV series based on Ayana. The short story first appeared in The Paris Review, before becoming a part of King's short story collection, Just After Sunset, in 2008. Here's the official synopsis:
"A man's father is dying of pancreatic cancer. A strange little girl named Ayana arrives at his hospital room and gives him a kiss--but not a "kiss of death." Instead his father miraculously recovers. The narrator must repay this miracle, though, and over the years is called upon to do so."
According to Variety, NBC is currently interested in the project, but it's possible that the pilot could be shopped elsewhere if NBC decides to pass. Chris Sparling (Buried, Sea of Trees) will write the pilot, but there is no word on a director or casting at this time. Ben Haber is producing, with Jordan Kerner executive producing. As usual, we'll keep Daily Dead readers posted on any developments.
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