Showmax debuts the new TV series based on Stephen King’s science fiction-horror about a facility to hold and study children with psychic abilities.

The Institute follows the story of teen genius Luke Ellis who is kidnapped and taken to a mysterious facility where children with special abilities are used in experiments.

The Institute is set to be the latest Stephen King novel to be adapted for the screen and has a star-studded cast.

Before signing on to play virtually the only redeeming adult MGM’s new Stephen King adaptation, Ben Barnes was looking to ...