Warner Bros. Discovery has acquired “The Institute,” the anticipated thriller sequence based mostly on the 2019 Stephen King novel, for its streaming platform HBO Max in Europe.

The MGM+ Authentic scripted drama sequence can be premiering in Portugal and the Nordics on July 14, and in France and Belgium on July 17.

The eight-part sequence is government produced Stephen King and directed and exec produced by Jack Bender. Story follows the story of youngster genius Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman), who’s kidnapped and awakens at The Institute, a facility full of kids who all possess uncommon skills. In a close-by city, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson (Ben Barnes) has come trying to begin a brand new life, however the peace and quiet gained’t final.

The sequence additionally stars Mary-Louise Parker, Simone Miller, Fionn Laird, Hannah Galway, Julian Richings, Robert Pleasure and Martin Roach.

“’The Institute’ is an ideal instance of how we’re strengthening Max with content material that enhances our standout lineup throughout HBO, Max, Warner Bros. Footage, DC Studios, and Native Originals,” mentioned Ragnhild Thorbech, SVP of programming and acquisitions at Max.

Government producers on the undertaking are author Benjamin Cavell (“Justified,” “The Stand”), Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, and Ed Redlich.

Earlier this month, Warner Bros. Discovery, introduced its plan to divide the corporate into two publicly-traded entities, one dedicated to streaming and content material manufacturing and one dedicated to conventional tv.