How Stephen King lobbied for Salem to be released

Director Gary Dauberman expresses his gratitude to the master of horror.

The film almost never saw the light of day. Salem's Lotadaptation of the horror novel Salem (from 1975) signed Stephen Kingwill be released on our small screens via the Max platform on October 3. However, initially, it was in the cinema that this version directed by Gary Dauberman (Annabelle) was supposed to see the light of day. A 2022 release was mentioned at the time, then it was postponed to 2023 after the merger of New Line and Warner Bros. studios with Discovery Inc… before being purely and simply cancelled. The film was almost thrown out like Batgirl Or Coyote vs Acme. But finally, after two years of delay, Salem will reach us. And apparently, it is partly thanks to Stephen King in person.

Gary Dauberman expresses his gratitude to the horror master, in a recent interview with Total Film. The director acknowledges the writer's unwavering support, who used his voice to prevent the film from being officially shelved.I am extremely grateful for Stephen's support“, he said before specifying:

“Let's just say he's brought some serious support. The kind of support that shocks some of the most difficult parties to convince and that has thrown some obstacles in our way. And let's leave it at that.”

Implied, Stephen King personally lobbied the studio to keep the film from being shelved. And he continues to play the game by promoting the trailer to his millions of social media fans.

Salem's Lot will tell the story of the return of a writer and his childhood home, which has been invaded by a terrifying vampire.Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to find his hometown prey to a bloodthirsty vampire.” announces the synopsis.

Lewis Pullman (Outer Range) will play Ben Mears opposite Alfre Woodard And Makenzie Leigh.