MGM+ Orders Supernatural Horror Series ‘The Black Tapes’ Starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

MGM+ is expanding its horror offerings with an eight-episode series order for The Black Tapes, a supernatural investigation drama starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The show is based on the popular 2015 horror podcast of the same name created by Terry Miles and Paul Bae, who are also writing the TV adaptation alongside John Rogers, known for Leverage. Coster-Waldau, famous for his role as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones, will lead the series, which follows a journalist investigating a skeptic’s collection of unsolved paranormal cases. The move signals MGM+’s commitment to genre programming as it competes in the crowded streaming market, leveraging a built-in podcast fanbase and a recognizable star to attract viewers. With production details yet to be announced, the series is poised to tap into the enduring appeal of investigative horror and true crime-adjacent storytelling.