THE INSTITUTE premieres July 13, 2025
From executive producers Stephen King and Jack Bender (FROM), “The Institute” follows the story of teen genius Luke Ellis (Freeman), who is kidnapped and awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson (Barnes) has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.
The series stars Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Ben Barnes (Black Mirror, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian), Joe Freeman, Simone Miller (Detention Adventure), Fionn Laird, Hannah Galway (Sex/Life), Julian Richings (X-Men: The Last Stand, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief), Robert Joy (From), Martin Roach (The Umbrella Academy, Shape of Water). The Institute is created and executive produced by Stephen King alongside director and executive producer Jack Bender (Lost, From) and executive producers Benjamin Cavell (Godfather of Harlem, Homeland), Gary Barber (Footloose, The Vow), Sam Sheridan (Homestead), Ed Redlich (The Practice, Unforgettable).
