HBO Preps Gillian Flynn's 'Dark Places' for Miniseries Adaptation

Gillian Flynn is partnering again with HBO as the network confirmed a miniseries adaptation of the 2009 mystery novel "Dark Places."

This will be the second time "Dark Places" is adapted to another media form as the novel was previously made into a film in 2015.

HBO Welcomes 'Dark Places' After Success From 'Sharp Objects'

According to the Variety report, Flynn will take on the role of the co-creator, writer, and co-showrunner of the series. She will be joined by Brett Johnson as the co-showrunner, co-creator, and writer, along with Guerrin Gardner.

Meanwhile, Theresa Kang and Caroline Garity from Blue Marble Pictures will be the executive producers of the show, together with Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi from Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment.

The "Dark Places" novel follows the story of Libby Day who witnessed the murder of her mother and two sisters in a famous 1985 case. She will be joined by true crime 'detectives' as she unwillingly circles back to where she started, running from a killer.

'Dark Places' Fails to Impress Movie Watchers

In 2015, "Dark Places" was adapted into a movie. It was produced after the massive success of Flynn's "Gone Girl" in 2014. However, the movie only grossed $5.1 million worldwide from its $11.6 million budget at the box office.

The "Dark Places" movie featured a star-studded cast like Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Christina Hendricks, Chloe Grace Moretz, and more. Almost a decade after the movie, Flynn must have sensed that it was the right time for a remake.

Previously, Flynn partnered with HBO to produce "Sharp Objects." The miniseries was well-received in 2018 and managed to snatch various accolades from Golden Globe Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, and more. It was also Amy Adam's first lead role in a TV series.