What will the flight derivative series over a cuckoo nest are talking about?

The 1975 dramatic comedy, which has become a timeless classic, reveals the first clues of its new series, currently in preparation.

During his participation in the podcast dedicated to independent ck CK café (Deadline), the producer Paul Zaentz – nephew of Saul Zaentzproducer of the original film – spoke on the new series derived from the cult Flight over a cuckoo nest.

Directed by Miloš Forman (Amadeus), this dramatic comedy of the 1970s – adapted from Ken Kesey namesake novel – was a dazzling success. Multi-reaches, the film wins Five Oscars (Best movie, best actor, best actress, director and script) and 6 Golden Globes.

The book, published in 1962is told from the point of view of Chief Bromdenan imposing Amerindian patient interned in a psychiatric hospital. Although he was a central character in the film, Forman’s work deviated from the point of view of the book to focus on the character of Randall Patrick McMurphywhich didn’t really like the author.

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In the original film, it is Will Sampson who interprets chief Bromden. For his part, the character of Randall Patrick McMurphy is played by Jack Nicholson. From The release of the film in 1975rumors of spin-off or remake have widely circulated. In 2020, a prequel series, Ratchedwas broadcast on Netflix for a season, but no other project was officially unveiled.

Regarding the brand new derivative series, Zaentz revealed that she had recently contacted the wife of the deceased author, Ken Kesey, adding that, this time, the series would be told through the point of view of Chef Bromden. Once the first season is over, this will be an opportunity to know the fate of this character after his escape from the psychiatric hospital. The producer announces:

“” “I just signed an agreement with Ken Kesey’s wife to develop a television series, the first season of which will be turned from Chief’s point of view”.