Deadline has exclusively released details for Nickelodeon’s reimagined version of iconic anthology series Are You Afraid of the Dark? Just to be clear, this is the limited series, not the film from Paramount that is also in the works.
The cast includes Sam Ashe Arnold (Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever.), Miya Cech (Rim of the World), Tamara Smart (Artemis Fowl, The Worst Witch), Jeremy Taylor (It, Goosebumps 2:Haunted Halloween), Lyliana Wray (Top Gun: Maverick, Black-ish), and Rafael Casal(Blindspotting).
The hourlong episodes are written by BenDavid Grabinski (Skiptrace) and directed by Dean Israelite (Power Rangers, Project Almanac). The new Midnight Society will tell a terrifying tale about the Carnival of Doom, only to have the story come to life.
Nickelodeon’s original Are You Afraid of the Dark? became a hit by exploring a new genre of kid-friendly horror. Created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel, the series aired on Nickelodeon from 1992 to 1996 and again from 1999-2000.
“Thought it best to part ways”
When the Are You Afraid of the Dark? revival was first announced is was to coincide with a film version from Paramount. However, the film has pushed back from its October schedule, due to behind the scenes changes.
Gary Dauberman was originally attached to pen the script. However, he recently confirmed to /Film that he is no longer attached. “That’s one of those things I’m no longer a part of, ” Dauberman said. “I just had a different vision to make it and thought it best to part ways.”
Even though the film version may have an uncertain future, the limited series is still set for its October release. We will keep you up to date as more details are released. Be sure to follow ScarNerd for more of all things horror!
