Syfy is developing so many exciting new shows in the coming months, and another crazy one is headed to the network!
The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that an adaptation of the Wayward Children series is in development. The four–book novella series takes place in a world where students who return from trips to magical worlds are sent to a mysterious boarding school to readjust to becoming ordinary children again. When the children start turning up dead, those that remain must find the killer if they want to return to their magical worlds.
Seanan McGuire is the author of the books, and she took to Twitter to express her excitement about the news but informed fans that she does not have any involvement in the writing of the series.
I DON’T HAVE TO LIE TO YOU ANYMORE.
THE WAYWARD CHILDREN BOOKS ARE BEING DEVELOPED FOR TELEVISION.
I AM AN ENDLESS SCREAM.— Seanan McGuire (@seananmcguire) March 18, 2019
I am the boss of my books. I can do and write whatever I want. But once I sell the film rights, someone else becomes the boss of that version of the characters. Choices are going to be made, and not by me, and I will not have the authority to object to them.
— Seanan McGuire (@seananmcguire) March 18, 2019
I trust that their changes will be choices, not accidents. And that matters. That lets me relax and watch this whole process with wonder and awe, and with faith. I am on the roller coaster along with all the rest of you, and it’s INCREDIBLE.
— Seanan McGuire (@seananmcguire) March 18, 2019
Since the project is still in the early stages of development, there is no word yet on casting or filming dates.