NBC Orders 13 Episodes Of Fear Itself

NBC has given a 13-episode commitment to the horror anthology series Fear Itself, which the network plans to air sometime next summer, Variety reported. The show is a reworked version of the Emmy-winning Masters of Horror show and comes directly from the Showtime series’ producers, Lionsgate and Industry Entertainment. Masters of Horror executive producers Keith Addis, Andrew Deane and Mick Garris are all onboard for the NBC project as well. Fear Itself could also be scheduled during the regular season on Saturday nights as an alternative to the network’s drama repeats. Production will begin early next year; the producers are looking to woo top-name horror writers and helmers for Fear Itself, just as they did with Masters of Horror.