Cup Series creator Ian McCulloch explained the changes made to the series compared to the book he is adapting, saying that sting Robert R. McCammon. A story inspired by John Carpenter films such as ThingIn McCammon’s original 1988 novel, a small town is ensnared by an unknown force, causing a series of horrors to occur around its characters. The book was New York Times A bestseller and nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. However, when adapting it, only some elements will be used.
Talking to On-screen rantMcCulloch explained why Cup will tell the story of only three families in a small Georgia town, and not the entire village, mantra”less is more“defining the approach to television adaptation. Comparing the series with Jawsthe creator said that some of the series’ horrors will remain hidden for some time. He also hinted at potentially exploring other aspects of the book in future seasons, stating that McCammon himself was excited about a different direction for the adaptation. See what McCulloch had to say below:
Of course, there were a lot of things in the novel that I thought, “Oh, I wish we could do that.” But once we made the decision to tell a story on a much smaller scale, a story about three families rather than an entire town, you have to choose. The mantra in the writers’ room, pre-production and production was: “Less is more. Less is more. Less is more.” I think the book is very big and vibrant and has a lot of settings, characters and things to look at. We wanted to do something more in the Jaws mentality, which is that the less you see of the monster, the longer you engage the audience, the more effective it will be when you actually see something scary. It’s not like there’s a monster in our show – but maybe there is. I don’t know. I can’t tell you. I could tell you, I know what’s going on, but I’m not going to tell you so you can watch it. [Chuckles] So, less is more, so we had to choose. And then the great thing is, if we’re lucky enough to have subsequent seasons, then we’ll have this treasure trove of things that we can choose and bring into the world of our show from the book, because McCammon is very agreeable. with the show. He came on set and had a blast and it’s just, yeah, a different experience. I think that’s what makes an adaptation exciting when it’s not told word by word, sentence by sentence, character by character, because otherwise you could read the book and know exactly how it’s going to go.
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It was previously reported that Cup I won’t adapt everything stinginstead using its premise to focus on the Chenoweth family and their survival when strange events begin to occur in their small town. Despite the liberties he takes with the source material, Stephen King has already praised the series, comparing it to others. From And Lost because of its mysterious elements. While the original Peacock won’t be a direct adaptation of the book that inspired it, the eight-episode series will likely leave a lasting impression.
Since McCammon himself seems to approve of the series’ direction, it’s entirely possible that the show will become a streaming success. guaranteeing further study sting in future seasons. Its level of quality will be the determining factor, but with the support of James Wan and his production studio Atomic Monster, the show looks destined to be a memorable addition to Peacock’s TV library. Shrinking the scope of the story can also ensure a deeper exploration of the horror elements, which may even expand on some ideas thanks to a more focused look.
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It will work as long as it serves the story.
Despite the changes that are likely to be made Cup it feels like a very different experience than McCammon’s original novel, the series is still able to retain the spirit of the original as long as its changes serve the story. WITH stingWhile the film’s terrifying premise still works, good characterization and a compelling storyline can help make a smaller film worthwhile. With the series starting on Thursday, October 10th, it won’t be long before the importance of its smaller scale becomes clearer.