Carpet Series creator Ian McCulloch explained the changes made to the TV series compared to the book it was adapted from. Stinger by Robert R. McCammon. A story whose inspiration is pulled from John Carpenter movies like The thingMcCammon’s original 1988 novel sees a small town trapped by an unknown force, resulting in a whole host of horrors transpiring around its ensemble cast of characters. The book was a New York Times Bestseller and was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. However, only some elements will be utilized in its adaptation.
Talk to Screen RantMcCulloch explains why Carpet will only tell the story of three families in a small Georgia town instead of the entire township, the mantraLess is more” Defining how the television adaptation is approached. Equally the series to JawsThe creator said that some horrors throughout the series will remain hidden for some time. He also hinted at potentially exploring other aspects of the book in future seasons, saying that McCammon himself is excited for the different direction the adaptation is taking. Check out what McCulloch had to say below:
Absolutely, there were a lot of things in the novel that I thought, “Oh, if only we could do that.” But once we made the decision to tell the story much smaller, a story on the ground about three families, against an entire town, you have to choose. The mantra in the writer’s room, and pre-production, and in production was, “Less is more. Less is more. Less is more.” The book, I think, is very big and flashy, and there are a lot of set pieces and letters and things to look at. We wanted to do something more in the Jaws mentality, meaning the less you see the monster, the more you have the audience involved, the more effective it will be when you see something horrible. Not that there is a monster in our show – but maybe there is. I don’t know. I can’t tell you. I can tell you, I know what happens, but I won’t tell you, so you can watch it. [Chuckles] So, less is more, so we have to pick and choose. And then the great thing is if we’re so fortunate to have subsequent seasons, we have this treasure trove of things that we can pick and choose and bring into our show world from the book, because McCammon is very much on board with the show. He came to set and had a blast, and it was just, yeah, a different experience. I think that’s what makes an adaptation exciting when it’s not word for word, sentence for sentence, character for character, because otherwise, you could read the book and you’d know exactly how it’s going to go.
What changes in Teacup’s book mean for the Stinger adaptation
Not everything will be easy to predict
It was previously reported that Carpet Will not be adopted at all StingerInstead using its premise to focus on the Chenoweth family and their survival as strange events begin to happen in their small town. Despite the liberties it takes with its source material, Stephen King has already praised the show, comparing it to the likes of of 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 still likely leave a lasting impression.
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Since McCammon himself seemingly approves of the direction of the series, it is possible that the show will become a streaming success, warranting further exploration of Stinger In future times. Quality levels will be a determining factor, but with the support of James Wan and his production studio Atomic Monster, the show is destined to be a well-remembered addition to Peacock’s TV library. The scaling down of his story could also justify a deeper investigation of his horror elements, something that could even expand some ideas thanks to a more focused lens.
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It will work as long as it serves the story
Despite the changes likely made Carpet Feeling like a very different experience from McCammon’s original novel, the series can still maintain the spirit of the original as long as the changes work to serve the story. with Stingers terrifying premise yet utilized, good characterization and a gripping storyline can help make the smaller scale feel worthwhile. When the series begins on Thursday, October 10, it won’t be long before the importance of its smaller scope becomes clearer.