The Stand

Synopsis

The flu virus that escaped from a secret laboratory has led to an epidemic that ravages the world. Since only a few managed to survive, small groups of people are all that remains of humanity. Over time, two centers with different philosophies are formed – while the town of Boulder attracts those who believe in humanism, Las Vegas becomes hostage to Randall Flagg, a black man who excites the darkest sides of people souls. In the future, the collision of these two poles is inevitable, and a confrontation will begin, which will be, perhaps, the last for humanity.

Interesting Facts

• The TV show is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Stephen King, which is the pinnacle of the literary career of the “horror king” according to most critics. The writer said that this book is his own version of “The Lord of the Rings”.
• The Stand new TV show is not the first adaptation of the novel of the same name. Filmed in 1994, the four-part miniseries starring the writer in a cameo appearance was shown on ABC TV. The writer himself disapproves of that ABC project.
• The Stand TV series will premiere on December 17, 2020 on CBS All Access.
• Alexander Skarsgard, whose younger brother Bill has already been the main villain in another adaptation of the novel by Stephen King, will play the role of Randall Flagg, the antagonist in the TV show. It was Bill Skarsgard who played the role of Pennywise the clown in the “It” dilogy.

About

The Stand is an American-made television series based on the fantasy novel of the same name by Stephen King. The first season will premiere on December 17, 2020 on the CBS All Access US channel.

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Tags: Stephen King, post-apocalypse, film adaptation, epidemic, survival