Alan Wake TV series rights snapped up by The Walking Dead network AMC Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Alan Wake TV series rights snapped up by The Walking Dead network AMC But there's "still a long way to go". News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 12 May 2022 6 comments Way back in 2018, developer Remedy Entertainment announced it was working to adapt its beloved supernatural horror adventure Alan Wake for television - and now, some four years later, it finally has an update on the project, announcing it's partnering with The Walking Dead network AMC to bring the show to life. Alan Wake, for the uninitiated, debuted on Xbox 360 back in 2010, and its small-town horror, in which the titular novelist battles supernatural forces armed with little more than a flashlight and an endless urge to monologue, quickly gained cult classic status. But while all was quiet on the Alan front for over a decade, he's had something of a resurgence in recent times. Alongside a prominent role in Remedy's acclaimed Control - specifically in its second DLC, known as AWE - Alan Wake was given the remaster treatment in 2021 (a release now confirmed for Switch) and will be getting a long-awaited sequel some time next year. As such, a TV series expanding Alan's reach still further seems like the next logical step for Remedy. Watch on YouTube Digital Foundry's video breakdown of Alan Wake Remastered on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. And that leap is now even closer to becoming a reality following today's confirmation that AMC has snapped up the rights to Alan Wake on TV. Unfortunately, Remedy didn't have much to share on the series' progress in its announcement, only saying that there's "still a long way to go for the series" before it'll be on our screens. We do have some clues as to where an Alan Wake TV series might take us, however; speaking in 2018, Remedy said the show would focus on "expanding the lore of this crazy and dark universe and diving deeper into certain aspects of it than the game ever did". That would mean plenty of Alan as a "very central character", but also time spent fleshing out some of the game's other characters, including Wake's agent Barry Wheeler, and his wife Alice. Assuming nothing has changed in the interim, the Alan Wake TV adaptation is being co-developed by Contraction Films and Remedy, with Legion writer Peter Calloway at the helm. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store