J.D. Barker is set to resuscitate the Flatliners franchise by putting a fresh twist on the original films screenplay with his new novel Flatliners Resurrection, according to a report on Deadline.
“We’re thrilled to have J.D. Barker on board for this project,” said Peter Filardi, writer of the original film. “His ability to craft suspenseful, thought-provoking stories makes him the perfect choice to reinvigorate the Flatliners franchise for a new generation.”
Barker expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “The concept of Flatliners has always fascinated me. I’m honored to have the opportunity to explore these themes of mortality, consequences, and the unknown in a novel format. Fans can expect a story that remains true to the spirit of the original while pushing into new, uncharted territories. We’re going to scare the hell out of you.”
Released by Columbia Pictures on August 10, 1990, Flatliners was directed by Joel Schumacher and starred Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt, and Kevin Bacon. The film earned $61.5 million on a budget of $26 million. In 2017, a remake, Flatliners was directed by Niels Arden Oplev and released through Sony Pictures Releasing.
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