Subject to Change: J.J. Abrams thriller series in the works at HBO Max

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

J.J. Abrams and his production company Bad Robot signed an exclusivity deal with WarnerMedia back in 2019, and as part of that deal we're going to see a bunch of Bad Robot shows on HBO and HBO Max. Justice League Dark, a Constantine reboot, and a show called Demimonde have already been announced, and now we can add another one to the list: Subject to Change.

HBO Max has given a series order to Subject to Change, which was created by Abrams. Jennifer Yale will serve as showrunner on the series, which will follow 

a desperate college student who signs up for a clinical trial that is the starting point for a reality-bending adventure.

HBO Max's head of content Sarah Aubrey said, 

We cannot wait to bring this complex, eye-opening thriller to HBO Max. It will take viewers on an unexpected ride, showcasing the creative brilliance of J.J., Jennifer and the Bad Robot team."

Yale added, 

I have felt so privileged to work with J.J. and Bad Robot on expanding J.J.’s exhilarating story to create a twisty, thought-provoking thriller where almost anything is possible and yet everything is planned. Now partnering with HBO Max to make it a reality is a dream."

And Abrams had this to say: 

It’s been incredible fun weaving this rather insane yarn with Jenn, and I am grateful to her and everyone at HBO Max for the opportunity to bring this story to life."

"Reality-bending", "eye-opening", "thought-provoking", "rather insane"… Subject to Change is sounding pretty interesting to me.