Hudson Williams Is "Scary Hot" In 'Yaga' Reimagining
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- AMC+ and Crave unveiled a trailer for "Yaga," a dark, feminist reimagining of the Slavic witch Baba Yaga, based on Kat Sandler's play, at San Diego Comic-Con.
- The series is a contemporary mystery thriller following private investigator Rapp, who probes the disappearance of a young heir in a small coastal town entwined with ancient magic and enigmatic characters.
- The trailer features provocative and intense scenes, highlighting themes of seduction, danger, and witchcraft, with a release scheduled for October 2026.
- Creator Kat Sandler described the show as a "feminist revenge-tinged" narrative blending detective mystery with dark fairy tale elements, aiming to challenge traditional perceptions of witches.
- Produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures, "Yaga" is executive produced by Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller, and Carrie-Ann Moss, with global distribution by Sphere Abacus.
