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A24 Secures ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Rights, Sets TV Series First

Verve’s auction hands the franchise to a team planning a long‑form exploration led by JT Mollner with Glen Powell in a producing role.

Overview

  • A24 won the film and TV rights after a months‑long bidding process led by Verve in collaboration with Exurbia Films.
  • The first project is a television series directed by JT Mollner, who says he will honor the original’s folklore rather than mount a remake.
  • Glen Powell will executive produce via Barnstorm in a producing‑only capacity alongside Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Stuart Manashil, Ben Ross, and Kim Henkel, with Ian Henkel and Pat Cassidy producing.
  • A separate feature from the same producing group is in early development without Mollner attached, and it has not yet been packaged or set for distribution.
  • The deal extends A24’s strategy in prestige horror IP, joining projects such as the Friday the 13th prequel Crystal Lake.