Phil Roberts 
We sat down with the cast of MGM+’s The Institute. In this clip from our exclusive interview, star Mary-Louise Parker talks about joining the Stephen King universe.
With the premiere episodes of The Institute now streaming on MGM+, there’s a lot to unpack. From Luke’s kidnapping to the impromptu X-Men-esque home for the gifted, there’s a treasure trove of talking points. One big topic this season has been the shady motives of Mary-Louise Parker’s mysterious Ms. Sigsby.Â
The premiere episodes introduced us to the intriguing CEO of the facility. While we enjoyed getting to know her both in and out of the workplace, we still know very little about her. What are her true motives? Additionally, what motivated the talented Mary-Louise Parker to join Stephen King’s captivating world of stories? Thankfully, we had the opportunity to sit down with the actor to discuss her role in the series. In the first clip from our exclusive interview, Mary-Louise Parker opens up about joining Jack Bender’s thrilling new series. Be sure to hit play on the video below to check it out!
REACTION
After watching the entire series, I can confidently say this series is an absolute triumph. In my review of the show, I stated: “The Institute is an absolute triumph. The series delivers a wonderfully layered, rich, compelling, and entertaining adaptation of King’s novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat for weeks to come. With its impressive performances by its three leads and the masterwork of Bender behind the camera, the series is an engrossing slow burn.
Bender doesn’t waste a second of Benjamin Cavell’s expertly layered screenplay, and uses the material to build the tension as each episode progresses. The series ends with a wonderfully weighted climax that will delight and tantalize the audience with the potential of what lies ahead. In the end, the series delivers a thoroughly enjoyable eight-episode rollercoaster ride of edge-of-your-seat suspense that will leave its mark — a hallmark of a great thriller.”
CAST & CREW
Starring: Mary-Louise Parker (Ms. Sigsby), Ben Barnes (Tim Jamieson), Joe Freeman (Luke Ellis), Simone Miller (Kalisha), Fionn Laird (Nick), Hannah Galway (Wendy), Julian Richings (Stackhouse), Robert Joy (Dr. Hendricks), Martin Roach (Chief Ashworth)
Executive Produced by: Stephen King, Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, Ed Redlich
Directed by: Jack Bender
Teleplay by: Benjamin Cavell
RELEASE
Although the series has only just begun, the season premiere was astounding. Writer Benjamin Cavell has raised the bar with his overlapping storylines and edge-of-your-seat tension. With this week’s episode delving deeper into The Institute and its purpose, fans have a lot to look forward to. But can the series build on last week’s thrilling opening salvo and deliver another Stephen King classic? Tune in to MGM+Â on Sunday, 20th, for the next thrilling episode.
As always, Future of the Force will be on hand to cover the series from every angle. Our coverage is already rolling down the assembly line. So be sure to check back regularly.
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Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
