Key Takeaways:
– Kevin Williamson is directing his second feature film, Scream 7.
– He and his production company, Outerbanks Entertainment, are making a new Netflix series called The Waterfront.
– Holt McCallany and Maria Bello have been chosen to star in the show.
– Williamson is also developing other shows, including a reimagining of Rear Window and an adaptation of the movie, The Game.
Kevin Williamson, acclaimed writer of the iconic horror movie franchise Scream and teen drama Dawson’s Creek, is not slowing down even though he’s been in the industry for over two decades. Currently directing Scream 7, Williamson has plenty on his plate. The word is out that our beloved movie writer is also diving into the world of streaming series. Yes, you got it right, Williamson and his production company, Outerbanks Entertainment, are prepping to create a new crime drama for Netflix – The Waterfront.
The Waterfront and Its Notable Stars
Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter, we now know that Holt McCallany of The Iron Claw fame and Maria Bello, known for her work in A History of Violence, are on board. They’ll be taking center stage in Williamson’s upcoming crime drama, which digs deep into the Browns, a family trying to keep their North Carolina fishing empire from collapsing.
Maria Bello will play Mae, the matriarch running the business with her son after her husband Harlan, played by McCallany, steps back. Facing a crumbling business, Mae employs unconventional methods in a desperate bid to keep the fishery enterprise afloat.
Was that a surprise? Well, here’s another one. The Waterfront shooting will be in Wilmington, North Carolina, a familiar spot for Williamson as Dawson’s Creek was also shot there. The creator seems to favor this region as his popular thriller, I Know What You Did Last Summer, was filmed in Southport, just about 30 miles away.
More Projects At Outerbanks Entertainment
Besides The Waterfront, Williamson is not stopping at just one project. Other shows currently taking shape under his banner include a TV series reimagining of Hitchcock’s Rear Window, based on the chilling 1942 short story It Had to Be Murder, and The It Girl, inspired by Ruth Ware’s novel. The last one tells an intriguing story of a woman’s search for answers after her friend’s murder.
Also in the pipeline is The Game, an adaptation of David Fincher’s thriller. Original screenwriters John Brancato and Michael Ferris are collaborating on this interesting project.
Are you thrilled about these announcements? The Waterfront seems like a gripping drama, and having Holt McCallany and Maria Bello in the cast certainly adds to the anticipation. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
It’s truly exciting to see Williamson’s talents expanding to the small screen. His storytelling has brought so much joy, fear, and everything in between to millions of viewers worldwide. We’re looking forward to seeing how The Waterfront and his other projects turn out.
