MGM+ has unveiled the official trailer for The Institute, the upcoming Stephen King sci-fi horror series adaptation hitting the streamer on July 13.
From executive producer and director of MGM+’s FROM Jack Bender, The Institute stars newcomer Joe Freeman, Ben Barnes (Shadow and Bone), Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Simone Miller, Jason Diaz, Hannah Galway and Julian Richings.
King himself also executive produced the series, as did Bender, Benjamin Cavell, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan and Ed Redlich.
Based on the 2019 King novel of the same name, in The Institute, teen genius Luke Ellis (Freeman) is kidnapped and awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusual abilities:
In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson (Barnes) has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.
Today's new trailer gives a first look at the Institute itself, and it doesn't look all too welcoming. Luke (Freeman) is seen meeting his fellow inmates, as well as villain Ms. Sigsby (Parker), who encourages him that he is doing something good for the world as he is hooked up to machines and made to move objects. Because, if we know anything from King stories, kids moving objects with their minds always ends well, right?
The Institute joins Max's It prequel series, Welcome to Derry, The Running Man, The Long Walk, Carrie and The Life of Chuck as upcoming King adaptations for fans to get excited about.
Watch the new trailer for The Institute below:
