There’s A “Really Compelling Idea” For Wayward Pines Season 3
By Fred Topel/Aug. 8, 2016 4:30 pm EST
Based on the novels by Black Crouch, Shyamalan produced the show for creator Chad Hodge, with Shyamalan directing the pilot. Walden has heard their pitch for a third season. The second season finale aired July 27.
Wayward Pines was a place where main characters could die week to week, and the leads were switched season to season. Matt Dillon led the first season, with Jason Patric and Djimon Hounsou taking over in the second. Walden suggested that many of the cast members standing at the end of the finale would return for a third season.
“They have a really compelling idea for season three that I liked very much,” Walden said. “We’re definitely talking about the show right now.”
The way ratings are calculated now is much more complicated than the old days of Nielsen numbers. Networks now take DVR viewing, streaming and other factors into account. Walden hopes to have her decision made in time to continue the series if she decides to.
“I would anticipate that some of them would be back, but it’s so premature,” Walden said. “I had my first conversation with Night honestly via e-mail over the weekend.”
Wayward Pines airs Saturdays at 8 PM on Fox.
“I hope to make one in a pretty timely way,” Walden said. “I know that Night’s schedule is busy. We also have almost all the information we need. We just want to see a few more of the delayed viewing platform results.”
