HBO's New Vampire Series: "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" Coming Soon
27 July 2024

HBO's New Vampire Series: "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" Coming Soon

A new vampire series is coming to HBO. The American network is preparing to adapt the book "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires." This novel was written by Grady Hendrix, an American author known for blending horror and humor.

The story takes place in Charleston, USA. It follows Patricia Campbell, a woman bored with her everyday life. She finds some excitement in her weekly book club. But everything changes when she meets James Harris, a handsome and intelligent newcomer. At the same time, children in the neighborhood start to disappear. Patricia begins to wonder if James might actually be some kind of monster.


HBO bought the rights to make this series from Amazon. Before, Amazon wanted to do the adaptation. Now, HBO will be in charge.

Two important people will be working on the series: Danny McBride and Edi Patterson. They're known for creating other series like "The Righteous Gemstones" and "Vice Principals."

Danny McBride has also worked on horror films. He helped write the last three "Halloween" movies and "The Exorcist: Believer." He often works with a director named David Gordon Green.


Edi Patterson has been working with Danny McBride for almost ten years. She has also written for other series like "Resident Alien" and "Harley Quinn." She even worked on cartoons like "We Bare Bears."

At the moment, we don't know who will be acting in the series. We also don't know the release date. HBO hasn't given many details yet.

This new vampire series could appeal to fans of scary stories, but also to people who like stories about ordinary people experiencing extraordinary things. It's an interesting mix between the everyday life of a book club and the supernatural world of vampires.


The show promises to bring a fresh twist to the vampire genre, combining suburban life with supernatural threats. As HBO is known for high-quality productions, viewers can expect impressive visuals and compelling storytelling.

While we wait for more information, fans of Grady Hendrix's book can look forward to seeing how HBO brings this unique story to life on the small screen. The combination of horror, humor, and everyday life could make for an engaging and thrilling series that stands out in the crowded TV landscape.