HBO Orders Limited Series 'The Birds' Starring Sarah Snook
The 'Succession' star will lead the adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film and Daphne du Maurier's novella.
A new TV series, inspired by a classic film and novel, finds a home on the same network that hosts a hit show about a powerful family. The project is led by the star of HBO's 'Succession', who won an Emmy award for her role.
The show is a joint production between Universal Global Television and HBO. The new series marks a return to HBO for the star, who was also nominated for another show this year.
The official description of the show states: 'After escaping a difficult custody battle, Myra Massey returns home with her young daughter and begins to investigate the disappearance of a childhood friend.',
The show is written by Tom Spezialy (The Leftovers, Ash vs.
Why it matters
Readers should care about this news because it marks a return to HBO for Sarah Snook and a new take on a classic story.
What's next
The show is currently in development, with no release date announced yet.
How the story unfolded
- The Hollywood Reporter ‘The Birds’ Series With Sarah Snook in the Works at HBO
Read the original reporting
- Gizmodo – Sarah Snook’s ‘The Birds’ Series Is Coming to HBO ↗
- The Hollywood Reporter – ‘The Birds’ Series With Sarah Snook in the Works at HBO ↗
- Variety – ‘The Birds’ Reboot: Sarah Snook to Lead HBO Limited Series Take on Hitchcock Classic ↗
- Deadline – ‘The Birds’ Limited Series Starring Sarah Snook Lands At HBO For Development From Tom Spezialy, David Heyman & UGT ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest on Sarah Snook HBO The Birds?
The 'Succession' star will lead the adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film and Daphne du Maurier's novella. The series is a limited adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film and Daphne du Maurier's novella.
When did the Sarah Snook HBO The Birds story break?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 27, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Deadline, is dated October 27, 2026.
What are the main details of the Sarah Snook HBO The Birds story?
Sarah Snook will star in the show, which marks a return to HBO for her. The official description of the show states: 'After escaping a difficult custody battle, Myra Massey returns home with her young daughter and begins to investigate the disappearance of a childhood friend.','
Why is Sarah Snook HBO The Birds in the news?
Readers should care about this news because it marks a return to HBO for Sarah Snook and a new take on a classic story.
What comes next in the Sarah Snook HBO The Birds story?
The show is currently in development, with no release date announced yet.
Which outlets reported on Sarah Snook HBO The Birds?
This brief is based on reporting from Deadline, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Gizmodo. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
