HBO Max taps Marvel writers for ‘The Conjuring’ series

HBO Max’s long-awaited The Conjuring television series has officially moved forward with the appointment of Nancy Won as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Variety exclusively reported that Peter Cameron and Cameron Squires, known for their work on Marvel projects like WandaVision and Agatha All Along, have joined as writers for the series that will continue the story established in the horror film franchise.variety

The announcement comes on the heels of the record-breaking performance of The Conjuring: Last Rites, which earned $83 million domestically and $187 million globally in its opening weekend, setting a new franchise record and becoming the third-highest horror opening in box office history. The film’s success appears to have accelerated development of the television project, which was first reported in 2023.deadline

Marvel Veterans Bring Franchise Experience

Won brings extensive television experience to the project, having previously worked as a writer and producer on critically acclaimed series including the Marvel series Jessica Jones, The CW’s Supernatural, and Apple TV+’s Sunny. Her hiring signals HBO Max’s commitment to maintaining the quality and tone that has made The Conjuring franchise a $2.5 billion global phenomenon.variety

Cameron and Squires further strengthen the creative team with their Marvel credentials. Cameron has contributed to projects including Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight, and Agatha All Along, while Squires has written for WandaVision, The Acolyte, and Gen V, the companion series to The Boys.variety

Expanding Beyond the Warrens

While specific plot details remain confidential, HBO Max has confirmed the series will “continue the story established in the feature films”. The franchise originally centered on paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, portrayed by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga across four main films, along with various spinoffs including the Annabelle trilogy and The Nun films.variety

Peter Safran continues as executive producer, with James Wan’s Atomic Monster handling production duties and Warner Bros. Television serving as the studio. The television format could allow for deeper exploration of the Warren case files or introduce new supernatural investigations within the established universe.variety

The timing of the series announcement capitalizes on renewed audience interest following Last Rites’ unexpected box office dominance, which exceeded industry projections by approximately 65 percent and demonstrated the franchise’s continued commercial viability beyond the original Warren storyline.nytimes