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Behind The Scenes of Stephen King's ‘The Institute’: Cast & Creators Talk New MGM+ Series
In this episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast, we’re stepping inside The Institute — the dark and gripping new MGM+ series adapted from the novel by Stephen King, which premieres on Sunday, 13th July 2025.
The eight-part thriller follows 12-year-old genius Luke Ellis (played by Joe Freeman), who is kidnapped and wakes up in a sinister facility full of children with psychic powers. Meanwhile, Ben Barnes plays Tim Jamieson, a former cop trying to start over in a nearby town — until fate puts him on a collision course with Luke’s fight for survival.
Joining host Dave Elliott are some…
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