‘The Black Tapes’: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to Star in MGM+ Horror Series

MGM+ is digging into the supernatural with The Black Tapes, an eight-episode horror investigation series based on the popular podcast of the same name. Starring Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, the new thriller series is scheduled to begin production in Vancouver in January 2027.

Coster-Waldau will star as Dr. Richard Strand, a brilliant psychiatrist with a complicated and dark past who teams up with obsessive scientist Alex Regan to investigate and debunk paranormal phenomena.

“The Black Tapes crafts a compelling story around our cultural fascination with the unexplained, while delivering the cinematic, classic storytelling that MGM+ audiences expect,” said Michael Wright, global head of MGM+. “With Nikolaj’s compelling presence and the creative vision of John Rogers, Kearie Peak and our talented production team, we’re excited to make something that is both provocative and hugely entertaining.”

For everything we know about The Black Tapes, including when it will air, what to expect, and what it is about, scroll down.

When will The Black Tapes premiere?

Production on The Black Tapes is scheduled to begin filming in Vancouver in January 2027. MGM+ has not yet announced a premiere date.

 

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What is The Black Tapes about?

The logline is as follows: “Dr. Richard Strand, a brilliant psychiatrist with a mysterious past, teams with the obsessed, relentless scientist Alex Regan to debunk paranormal cases of hauntings, possessions, disappearances, and sinister legends – the infamous black tapes. But as Strand and Regan unravel the secrets of these events, they uncover a hidden occult world behind our own and must unravel a centuries-old apocalyptic conspiracy.”

Their cases involve everything from hauntings and demonic possessions to mysterious disappearances and sinister legends, collectively known as the infamous “black tapes.” Unfortunately for the skeptical investigators, some things aren’t so easily explained. As they dig deeper into the mysteries, they discover a hidden occult world and become entangled in a centuries-old conspiracy that could bring about the apocalypse.

The series is based on the horror podcast created by Terry Miles and Paul Bae, which debuted in 2015 and has since amassed more than 60 million downloads. Both creators will serve as writers and executive producers on the television adaptation.

Who stars in The Black Tapes?

As of right now, the only actor attached to the project is Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Check back here for more details as casting develops.

Who is behind The Black Tapes?

The Black Tapes is executive produced by Kearie Peak (Peak Pictures), John Rogers and Jennifer Court (Kung Fu Monkey Productions), with executive producers Terry Miles and Paul Bae.