One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest TV Show Gets First Details

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The iconic 1975 comedy-drama movie “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is being adapted for television, and a companion series based on the original story is under development.

What do we know about the One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest TV show?

During an interview at the indie filmmaking podcast CK Cafe (as reported by Deadline), Paul Zaentz, a relative of the late producer Saul Zaentz, disclosed that plans for a spin-off television series based on the original movie were underway.

Zaentz shared that he’d just communicated with Ken Kesey’s wife, and the narrative will be presented from the perspective of Chief, a character featured in the movie.

Recently, Zaentz announced that they have sealed a deal with Kesey’s widow to produce a TV series. The initial season will be narrated from the perspective of the Chief. After the first season concludes, we’ll explore what becomes of the Chief post his escape from the psychiatric hospital.

The 1962 novel by Kesey, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” is narrated by Chief Bromden, a tall, partially Native American character who is a significant figure in the story. However, it’s well-known that Kesey wasn’t fond of Miloš Forman’s 1975 film adaptation because it departed from the book’s narrative perspective.

In the initial movie, the character Bromden was portrayed by Will Sampson. Since its debut in 1975, discussions about a spin-off or remake have been ongoing. However, as of 2020, only a prequel series titled Ratched, which streamed on Netflix for one season, has been produced. No other official projects based on the original source have been released yet.

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2025-07-05 03:40