Writer announced for The Conjuring series; tensions rise between James Wan and Warner Bros.
According to CinemaDrame News Agency, the upcoming Conjuring television series on HBO Max has taken another step toward production. Variety reports that Nancy Won has joined the project as writer, executive producer, and showrunner, collaborating with Peter Cameron and Cameron Squires as co-writers.
The series was first reported two years ago, though plot details remain under wraps. Peter Safran, one of DC Studios’ heads, and James Wan, creator of the franchise, will produce through his company Atomic Monster.
The announcement comes just days after The Conjuring: Last Rites shattered box office records, grossing more than $194 million worldwide and surpassing It to become the highest-grossing horror film opening of all time.
The first Conjuring film was released in 2013. The series follows Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren investigating paranormal cases. The four Conjuring films, along with spin-offs such as Annabelle and The Nun, have grossed $2.5 billion globally.
Won’s credits include Sunny on Apple TV+, Tiny Beautiful Things and Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu, and Jessica Jones on Netflix. She has also written for Supernatural and many other shows. Cameron and Squires both worked on Agatha All Along and WandaVision. Cameron also wrote for Marvel’s Werewolf by Night on Disney+, while Squires has credits on Agent Elvis, The Acolyte from the Star Wars universe, and season two of Gen V.
Meanwhile, Matt Belloni has reported tensions between James Wan and Warner Bros. over compensation, with the producer threatening to exit the franchise. Wan directed the first two Conjuring films and produced all sequels and spin-offs. He even appeared briefly on screen in Last Rites, a moment that may serve as his farewell to the franchise.
According to Belloni’s report, Wan and Atomic Monster are negotiating his level of involvement in future projects. While his current contract keeps him on as producer, the unexpected success of Last Rites has led Wan to demand higher pay.
At one point, Wan reportedly requested 50% of profits from future films, later adjusting to 25% for the next installment and 50% for subsequent projects.
