THE INSTITUTE: Ben Barnes & Joe Freeman

In this Reel Insights episode, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Ben Barnes and Joe Freeman about The Institute, the gripping new series from MGM+ based on Stephen King’s acclaimed novel.Ben and Joe open up about how they built the invisible connection between their characters, Tim and Luke, who start on separate paths but become deeply intertwined as the story unfolds. They share behind-the-scenes stories — from Joe’s first-ever table read to Ben’s hope that Stephen King approves of the changes made for TV.The duo also talks about working with Mary-Louise Parker and how King’s trademark slow-burn tension makes The Institute so haunting and powerful. Plus, they reveal what they’d ask Stephen King if they could sit down with him face-to-face!With MGM+ delivering another chilling King adaptation, The Institute is a must-watch for fans of suspenseful, character-driven horror that keeps you hooked till the very end.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebookInstagramTwitter