New Stories in the Making: Muse Turns The Walrus into TV

Muse Entertainment, a studio known for its scripted shows, is stepping into the world of documentaries and unscripted series. The company has signed a first‑look agreement with The Walrus magazine, meaning it can quickly turn the magazine’s fresh reporting into television projects. The partnership will let Muse explore stories about politics, science, culture and more that The Walrus publishes. These pieces could become films or series for viewers around the globe. So far, Muse has already started talking about possible projects based on The Walrus’s investigative pieces. They are looking for stories that can connect with a wide audience and have a lasting impact. Muse’s move into nonfiction follows years of success in scripted television. The studio has produced several well‑known series such as The Kennedys, The Pillars of the Earth and Coroner. These shows have shown that Muse can handle big ideas and deliver engaging content.The studio’s new senior vice president, Jennifer Harkness, will help find and develop stories from The Walrus. She brings experience from a former role at Blue Ant Studios, which will strengthen Muse’s global reach. Carmine Starnino, the editor of The Walrus, praised the partnership. He said that working with Muse will help spread their journalism further and reach more people through film and TV. Muse already has a lineup of upcoming documentaries, including The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith for Amazon, For Heaven’s Sake on Paramount Plus and Nose Deep with Bell Media. These projects show that the studio is ready to bring serious, real‑world stories to screens. The new deal positions Muse as a bridge between thoughtful journalism and mainstream entertainment, promising fresh perspectives for audiences everywhere.