HBO is developing a limited series take on The Birds with Sarah Snook in the lead role, Variety has confirmed. The show is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film and Daphne du Maurier’s novella of the same name. The package was first reported to be on the market over the summer, with the project now […]
‘The Birds’ Reboot: Sarah Snook to Lead HBO Limited Series Take on Hitchcock Classic
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