We learned back in September of last year that Universal Cable Productions is developing an anthology series based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock, titled “Welcome to Hitchcock.” We’ve got a little update today, as it’s been announced that Evan Spiliotopoulos (Beauty and the Beast) is attached to write the series.
“Welcome to Hitchcock” will re-imagine classic tales from the iconic filmmaker with contemporary retellings from innovative filmmakers and high-profile actors.
In the spirit of the classic Hitchcock style and legacy, the anthology will focus on a single season-long mystery or crime.
UCP will collaborate on the project with Vermilion Entertainment, the newly formed television production company by the founders of Cross Creek Pictures, as well as Academy Award-nominated producer Chris Columbus’ 1492 Pictures/Ocean Blue Entertainment.
Columbus, Academy Award-nominated producer Michael Barnathan, Timmy Thompson, and Todd Thompson will serve as executive producers along with the Hitchcock Trust, as part of its development deal with UCP.