What we know so far about Stephen King’s Chapelwaite on EPIX

Chapelwaite, Stephen King’s latest series will begin shooting in April. Here is what we know so far about the upcoming EPIX production.

Chapelwaite is the latest series to be based on a Stephen King story to make it to the small screen. The EPIX production will begin shooting in April. According to Deadline, the network hopes to air the show in the fall.

Will this new program be worth watching for fans of the author? Here is what we know so far.

Based on Jerusalem’s Lot

Jerusalem’s Lot (the prequel to Salem’s Lot) was featured in the 1978 short story compilation novel, Night Shift. The title of the EPIX series is the name of the main character, Charles Boone’s ancestral home. If you want to learn the secrets of Preacher’s Corners and why evil was attracted to the town, you should enjoy this adaptation.

Set in Maine During the 1850’s

As fans of King’s books know, he is rather fond of his home state of Maine. Most of his works are set there. Chapelwaite is no different. In reality, Halifax, Nova Scotia will stand in for the town when the show starts filming in April.

Adrien Brody Is Cast as Captain Charles Boone

Oscar winner, Adrien Brody will be portraying Charles Boone. After his wife dies, Charles decides to move back to his hometown of Preacher’s Corners with his children. Unfortunately, he will be forced to deal with his troubled past as well as his family’s dark history.

Emily Hampshire Will Portray Rebecca Morgan

For those that enjoy the hit comedy series, Schitt’s Creek, Emily Hampshire (Stevie Budd) was recently added to the cast as Rebecca Morgan. Her character is a recent college graduate who returns home to Preacher’s Corners to write a piece for Atlantic Magazine. She has no immediate prospects but when she finds out that Charles has also relocated, she decides to base her story on him and his cursed family. In order to get close to her subject, she takes a position as governess to his children.

For more information on Chapelwaite, stay tuned to EPIX.

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