More and more, studios are looking to repurpose hit movies as TV shows. TheWrap looks back on several recent high-profile successes and failures, as well as what we are still waiting to see.
Teen Wolf (Season 6 premieres July 2016)
MTV takes a darker tone than the original 1985 Michael J. Fox comedy about a high school teen who becomes a werewolf.
Bates Motel (Season 5 premieres spring 2017)
This A&E series serves as a prequel to the Hitchcock classic “Psycho,” with Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates and Vera Farmiga as his mother, Norma.
Hannibal (Canceled after three seasons)
Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter got the small-screen treatment in NBC’s critically beloved series set between the events of “Red Dragon” and “Silence of the Lambs.” Mads Mikkelsen plays the role of the carnivorous doctor instead of Anthony Hopkins as he tries to help FBI Agent Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) solve grisly murders.
From Dusk Til Dawn (Season 3 premieres fall 2016)
The series continues the adventures of Gecko Brothers as they battle a horde of ravenous vampires originally seen in the 1996 Robert Rodriguez movie, with the show airing on Rodriguez’s El Rey Network.
Fargo (Season 3 premieres 2017)
This quirky FX series follows the strange goings-on in the Midwest in an extension of the Academy Award-winning Coen brothers movie.
Agent Carter (Canceled after two seasons)
Hayley Atwell reprized her role from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this ABC series about 1940s government agent Peggy Carter.
12 Monkeys (Season 2 played summer 2016)
Aaron Stanford takes over the role originated by Bruce Willis in the 1996 Terry Gilliam film about a man investigating the beginnings of a mysterious plague.
Scream (Season 2 played summer 2016)
This MTV series follows essentially the same plot as the Wes Craven horror classic: A group of high schoolers try to discover which of them is a serial killer.
Ash vs. Evil Dead (Season 2 premieres Sept. 23)
Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi re-teamed for this Starz continuation of the “Evil Dead” film franchise that they launched in 1981.
Minority Report (Canceled in 2015 in first season)
The TV version took place after the events of the Tom Cruise film, with pre-cog Dash (Stark Sands) teaming up with Det. Lara Vega (Stark Sands) to solve crimes before they happen.
Limitless (Canceled after one season)
Jake McDorman‘s character takes cues from Bradley Cooper, who starred in the original movie, in this CBS series. But its originally strong ratings trailed off as its first season wore on, leading to its cancellation.
Rush Hour (Canceled after one season)
Justin Hires and Jon Foo took over for Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan as two mismatched cops solving crimes in L.A.
Damien (Canceled after one season)
Everybody’s favorite Antichrist got all grown up in A&E’s follow-up to “The Omen.” Bradley James starred as the title character, who discovers his dark roots as he reaches adulthood.
Animal Kingdom (premieres June 14)
Based on a 2010 Australian movie of the same name, the TNT series moves to Southern California. A teenager moves in with his estranged family, only to learn they make their living through armed robberies.
Uncle Buck (premieres June 14)
Mike Epps stars as the titular uncle, who is much better at goofing off than he is at helping to raise his brother’s kids. Epps takes over the role from John Candy, who played the character in the 1989 John Hughes movie.
Shooter (premieres July 19)
Ryan Phillippe will play Bob Lee Swagger, a veteran sniper framed for a murder. Mark Wahlberg first played the character in the 2007 film and will executive produce the series.
Lethal Weapon (premieres fall 2016)
Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans take over for Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in this TV adaptation of the classic Richard Donner buddy cop film franchise from the 1980s and ’90s.
Training Day (premieres fall 2016)
CBS has ordered this follow-up to the 2001 Academy Award-winning film to series. Instead of Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke, Bill Paxton will play the crooked cop mentor to rookie Justin Cornwell.
The Exorcist (premieres fall 2016)
Geena Davis stars in this reboot of the 1973 film about a mother who is terrified when her daughter is possessed by a demon.
Taken (premieres mid-season 2017)
Clive Standen will have to prove he has the particular set of skills necessary to take over for Liam Neeson in this NBC prequel series that will show us how Bryan Mills became the man kidnappers everywhere came to fear.
The Mist (premiere date TBA)
Spike has ordered this adaptation of the 2007 horror film, itself based on the Stephen King novella about a mysterious mist that conceals untold horrors in a small town.
