NBC to Adapt “The Black Tapes” Podcast for Television

The cover art for The Black Tapes via Facebook

Another unsettling scripted podcast is making its way to the screen.

According to Deadline, a new supernatural drama based on The Black Tapes podcast is in the works at NBC. Helming the adaptation is Emerald City co-creator Matthew Arnold.

NBC is bringing the fan-favorite podcast from Paul Bae and Terry Miles to the screen. The Black Tapes is a nonfiction-styled fictional story narrated over multiple episodes by journalist Alex Reagan (voiced by Lori Henry) as she dives into the world of ghost hunters and paranormal investigation. The story begins with a biography of professional skeptic Dr. Richard Strand, who is on a mission to debunk all claims of the supernatural. This, however, instigates a state for the supernatural for Reagan who begins to pursue unsolved cases, The Black Tapes.

According to the outlet, The Black Tapes podcast consistently ranks on Apple’s iTunes Arts chart in the top 10 in America. It has 41.5 million downloads to date.