For those of us out there who enjoy the scarier things in life, the falling temperature and shorter days can only mean one thing — spooky season is upon us. And, not only are scary movie marathons just around the corner, but brand-new content is also on the way, sure to match the chill in the air. Today, Peacock andJames Wan’s Atomic Monsterhave revealed a fresh look at their upcoming horror series,Teacup. Steeped in mystery, unsettling imagery, and an overall haunting nature, the new peek will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. The production hails fromIan McCulloch(Yellowstone) who makes his showrunning debut with theYvonne Strahovski(The Handmaid’s Tale),Scott Speedman(Grey’s Anatomy), andChaske Spencer(The English) led series.
Opening on an aerial view of a barn, the latest teaser forTeacupforeshadows the lack of control audiences will see the main characters struggle to regain. No words are spoken throughout the promo, but the terror is evident as the family at the center of the story tries to stick together to survive.
The marketing team behindTeacuphas been keeping the intrigue alive as today’s teaser is the second one to not feature any dialogue. During San Diego Comic-Con, the first promo forTeacupwas revealed, with none of the characters making an appearance and, instead, shifting its focus to the titular object. Luckily, Collider’sPerri Nemiroffjoined several of the key folks involved withTeacupat the annual event, withshowrunner McCulloch spilling the tea about the storyline. He said:
“Our show is about a family on a farm in rural Georgia. Their son goes missing, and he comes back somehow changed. At the same time,this family and a group of their neighbors find that they’re mysteriously trapped on this farm.Tensions arise between the various family members and neighbors, secrets are revealed, and there are betrayals, but they have to look beyond their differences and find a way to unite in the face of a mysterious and what turns out to be a very deadly threat.”
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Along withTeacup, the streamer is also prepping to deliver another fresh horror series with the upcoming arrival ofHysteria!which will center its story around a small town’s dance with the devil. The show’s cast includes numerous recognizable names, includingModern Family’sJulie Bowen,True Blood’sAnna Camp, and genre iconBruce Campbell(The Evil Dead).
Check out the latest teaser forTeacupabove and a new poster and images below. Catch the show’s two-episode premiere on Thursday, October 10.
Teacup is a horror-thriller TV show set to premiere on Peacock in October 2024. Produced by James Wan, the series is inspired by Robert McCammon’s 1988 novel “Stinger.” The story revolves around a group of neighbors in rural Georgia who must unite to confront a mysterious and deadly threat. As tensions rise and strange occurrences unfold, they struggle to survive against an unknown and terrifying force.
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