Allison Mack's NXIVM alleged sex-trafficking cult to get the TV drama and docuseries treatment

The Hollywood Reporter

As the former Smallville star makes headlines, two TV projects are already in the works based on the NXIVM cult. Annapurna Television has optioned the rights to the 2017 New York Times' exposé "Inside a Secretive Group Where Women Are Branded." Westworld's Shannon Woodward will serve as an executive producer of the scripted series. Meanwhile, Canadian actress Sarah Edmonson, who was branded with NXIVM leader Keith Raniere's initials while spending a decade with the cult, will be the subject of a docuseries that will focus on her attempt to re-acclimate into society. ALSO: Smallville co-star Sam Jones III says of Mack, "I guess she just became freaky" because she seemed normal on set.