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10 x 1 Hour • Psychological Thriller PREMIERES AUGUST 9, 2017 US Platform

“Mr. Mercedes” follows psychopathic killer Brady Hartsfield who taunts retired police detective Bill Hodges with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop to undertake a private, risky crusade to bring to justice before he is able to strike again. 10 x 1 Hour • DRAMA ORIGINS

Mr. Mercedes is based on the 2014 New York Times bestseller by and has been translated around the world.

The novel, first in a trilogy, earned King the 2015 Edgar Award for Best Novel from the Mystery Writers of America.

Books two and three, Finders Keepers and , were released in 2015 and 2016 to worldwide critical acclaim.

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Stephen King Author & Executive Producer

Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. He is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the 2014 National Medal of Arts. His epic series, , is the basis for a major motion picture coming this summer, and a remake of the film based on his novel will be released this fall. CREATIVE TEAM

David E. Kelley Writer & Executive Producer

David E. Kelley is a multi-award-winning writer/producer and is the mind behind some of television’s most distinctive series. As creator of the Emmy, Peabody and Golden Globe Award-winning shows “,” “,” and “Ally McBeal,” the critically acclaimed dramatic series “Boston Public” and “ Hope,” and the multiple award-winning drama series “,” Kelley’s writing and executive-producing style continue to enthrall television viewing audiences. “Goliath” on and “Big Little Lies” on HBO are his most recent successes. 10 x 1 Hour • DRAMA CREATIVE TEAM

Jack Bender Director & Executive Producer

Jack Bender has directed dozens of award-winning television programs, including “,” “,” “Ally McBeal,” “Felicity,” and “.” He was Executive Producer and Director of Stephen King’s “,” “The Last Ship,” and the multiple Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning “.” CHARACTERS & CAST

BILL HODGES BRADY HARTSFIELD DEBORAH HARTSFIELD JANEY PATTERSON Brendan Gleeson Harry Treadaway Kelly Lynch Mary-Louise Parker Braveheart Penny Dreadful Magic City Harry Potter Series Lady Chatterley’s Lover Fried Green Tomatoes

HOLLY GIBNEY IDA SILVER JEROME ROBINSON LOU LINKLATER Justine Lupe Holland Taylor Jharrel Jerome Breeda Wool Madam Secretary Two and a Half Men Moonlight UnREAL Harry’s Law The Practice Monster Betas EARLY SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ

Mr. Mercedes is one of the 60+ television and film adaptations of Stephen King’s work.

Other recent adaptations include the highly-rated and critically acclaimed Under the Dome for CBS; 11/22/63 for Hulu; the upcoming Dark Tower film starring Matthew McCounaghey and Idris Elba; the film remake of IT; and for Spike.

Stephen King has a massive engaged social following online through his official social media channels, fan clubs and blogs.

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