At a Glance
- Talisman adaptation cancelled by Netflix.
- Daisy Ridley’s zombie film We Bury the Dead gets a fresh clip.
- New X-Files season will feature classic “monster-of-the-week” and conspiracy arcs.
Why it matters: Fans of Stephen King, zombie movies, and long-running series get the latest project updates.
The entertainment landscape saw several high-profile announcements this week, from a canceled Stephen King adaptation to fresh footage from a Daisy Ridley zombie film. Television shows also revealed new plans, including a revamped X-Files season and progress on House of the Dragon’s fourth season.
Cancelled & Fresh Releases
Ross Duffer confirmed that the Talisman adaptation, which had been in development at Netflix, is no longer moving forward. Duffer said, “I’m sorry that we were not the ones to break the curse.”
Meanwhile, a new clip from Daisy Ridley’s zombie film We Bury the Dead was released by News Of Philadelphia. The clip shows the film’s gritty tone and sets up the upcoming release.
In addition, News Of Philadelphia reported that the A24 prequel series will feature Jason Voorhees as a child and teenager, hinting at time-jump storytelling.
- Talisman – cancelled
- We Bury the Dead – new clip released
- Camp Crystal Lake prequel – time-jump story
Series in Development
Ryan Coogler announced that the new X-Files season will keep the classic “monster-of-the-week” format while weaving an overarching conspiracy.
Ryan Coogler stated:
> “We intend on having both monsters of the week and also the overarching conspiracy… it wouldn’t be X-Files if we didn’t do both. That’s what I’m doing now.”
Coogler also mentioned that he’s a big fan of both David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, though he didn’t confirm their return.
On the same podcast, co-creator Ryan Condal shared that the crew is making great progress on the fourth season of House of the Dragon.
Ryan Condal stated:
> “In the meantime, they have started sending season 3 episodes to the network. We’ve actually started turning episodes over to the network so they can see the first drafts of things and they are very happy which is always nice to hear.”
He added that the writers began the new season a couple of months ago and are moving forward on all fronts.
The cast of Outlander also discussed what’s to come in season eight, though details were limited.
| Show | Status | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| X-Files | New season announced | Monsters + conspiracy |
| House of the Dragon | Season 4 in progress | Drafts to network |
| Outlander | Season 8 preview | Awaiting release details |
These updates illustrate how production teams are navigating fan expectations while moving projects forward.
Key Takeaways
- Talisman cancelled, ending Netflix plans.
- New We Bury the Dead clip confirms the film’s release.
- X-Files and House of the Dragon will bring fresh content this season.
With these announcements, viewers can look forward to new horror footage, a revamped sci-fi classic, and the next chapter of a beloved fantasy series.
