HBO Develops The Birds Series Starring Sarah Snook

HBO is developing a limited series inspired by The Birds, with Sarah Snook attached to star as the project’s central character, Myra Massey. The development pickup is not a confirmed order to produce the series. The project reimagines Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film, itself based on Daphne du Maurier’s story, in a contemporary setting with original characters and a murder mystery. The reported premise follows Myra as she returns home with her young daughter while investigating the disappearance of a childhood friend. Deadly bird attacks become tied to the case, and Myra tries to protect her daughter as threats mount, according to the series description. Tom Spezialy is writing the project and will executive produce. Snook, David Heyman, Danny Samit and Jennifer Gabler Rawlings are also executive producers. HBO is developing the series with Universal Global Television; Heyday Television is also involved in producing it, according to project details. The project was presented to potential buyers before HBO took it into development. Its current status leaves open whether it will advance to production; no production order or schedule was reported. Snook’s attachment brings her back...