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Colin Callender’s Playground Nabs Alan Moore’s Fantasy Book ‘The Great When’ As Part Of Genre Expansion & Shift To Multi-Season Series

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Acclaimed graphic novelist Alan Moore's fantasy epic 'The Great When' scores a TV adaptation deal with Colin Callender's Playground in a competitive bidding war.
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  • Moore, known for 'Watchmen', is 'genuinely excited and enthusiastic' about the adaptation, marking a rare quote from the notoriously private author.
  • Playground plans to adapt 'The Great When' into a sprawling, multi-season event series as the first installment of Moore's planned 'Long London' fantasy saga.
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