You Author Caroline Kepnes to Direct New Series The Attentionist

Caroline Kepnes is officially taking on a new role. The author behind the popular You series is moving from the page to the camera to direct a new eight episode series called The Attentionist. This project is a direct adaptation of her own short story published in the 2022 horror anthology Dark Stars.

Fans of her work will recognize the familiar focus on intense psychological themes. Kepnes is taking the lead on both writing and directing duties for this project. Since she knows the source material better than anyone, viewers can expect the same unsettling tone that made her previous work so addictive.

While details on the rest of the production are still limited, this marks a major step forward for the author. We are excited to see how she brings her signature suspenseful style to life on screen. Stay tuned for more updates as this show continues development.