James Wan burst onto the horror seen twenty years ago with Saw. Since then the filmmaker has been responsible for starting both the Saw and Insidious franchises, and inspiring a whole universe of interconnected horrors with The Conjuring. The next horror project hoping to be the benefactor of Wan’s Midas touch is Peacock television series, Teacup.
James Wan’s Atomic Monster produces the series with UCP, joined by first-time showrunner Ian McCulloch (Yellowstone). Teacup stars Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), Scott Speedman (Grey’s Anatomy), and Chaske Spencer (The English) and follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive. The first two episodes will premiere on Peacock on Thursday, October 10, followed by two episodes weekly through Halloween.
Ahead of Teacup‘s October launch, today sees the first look trailer arrive online and it promises to be the perfect show to get audiences into the Halloween spirit. Need proof? Give the trailer below a whirl and see for yourselves.
James Wan was excited to get involved with Teacup after reading the New York Times bestselling novel, Stinger, by Robert McCammon, which inspired the show. Speaking about what drew him to the project Wan shared:
After reading Robert McCammon’s book Stinger, the entire team at Atomic Monster felt a spark. The story had all the ingredients for a captivating series and Ian McCulloch had a vision to bring it to life in a fresh way that was both startling and darkly atmospheric, but filled with a rich sense of humanity — often lacking in edgy narratives. Add in our incredibly talented cast led by Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman and Chaske Spencer and fans are in for a true edge-of-your-seat experience.
Teacup defies easy labels. It’s a genre-bending blend of horror, mystery, and drama, with layers that unfold like a captivating puzzle. It goes beyond chills and thrills and holds up a mirror to humanity, exploring the darkness that resides within us all. We hope you enjoy this wild ride as much as we’ve loved creating it!
Those in the US can catch Teacup when it lands on Peacock on 10th October, with a UK release still to be confirmed.
