The Vampire Diaries creator gets new supernatural show based on her book series The Forbidden Game

Fans of The Vampire Diaries are in for a treat from the novelist behind the hit fantasy show, L.J. Smith.  

Smith’s book series The Forbidden Game was recently picked up for a mini series by producer Greg Berlanti, Deadline reported last week. 

Though a series writer was not yet announced, Berlanti will produce along with Warner Bros. TV and his Berlanti Productions President David Madden and Chairwoman Sarah Schechter. 

The Forbidden Game trilogy was published in 1994 by the New York Times Bestselling author, and consisted of the three books The Hunter, The Chase, and The Kill.   

Each of the YA novels follow a teen girl named Jenny and her group of friends as they enter a horrifying game, similar to Jumanji. 

They are dropped into different worlds and are forced to take on their worst nightmares with the risk of death or being trapped in the game forever.  

WBTV previously produced Smith’s book series The Vampire Diaries from 2009 until 2017 on the CW. 

Berlanti tapped Madden to be President of his production company back in February and moved then President Schechter to Chairwoman, after six years in the role. 

Madden was previously President of AMC Networks and Fox Broadcasting Company. 

Berlanti Productions works under WBTV under a multi-year deal that runs through 2024. Under Schechter the company expanded to produce a record 20 TV series across seven outlets.  

Some of the hit shows the company produced You, The Flash, Arrow and The Tomorrow People.