Sophia Rose Stallone has started development on Mindf*ck, a series based on the book series by S.T. Abby.Sophia Rose Stallone has begun developing Mindf*ck, a television series based on the popular psychological thriller book series by the late author S.T. Abby. The five-book series began as a self-published project and grew into a phenomenon, with over 200 million copies read, a large fan base on platforms like BookTok and Goodreads, and a regular spot on countless “most addictive books” lists.
Stallone (pictured) will serve as producer, working with Erin Simon, Matt Berenson and D. Matt Geller for Balboa Productions and Tonya Owens Houle. The project is still seeking a showrunner.
Mindf*ck centers on Lana Myers, a complex and calculating serial killer who pursues a morally charged mission: avenging her traumatic past by eliminating the men who abused her and destroyed her family one by one. Lana’s carefully constructed life is challenged when she falls in love with Logan Bennett, an FBI profiler investigating her murders. Their relationship develops into an intense, dangerous connection filled with revenge, secrets and emotional confrontations.
“Lana Myers wrecked me… in the best way,” Stallone revealed regarding the inspiration behind the adaptation. “Her rage is righteous, her love story with Logan is a ticking time bomb, and her vengeance? Unstoppable. I was a fan long before I became a producer, and now I’m fighting for Lana’s story like it’s my own. We’re not watering it down. We’re telling this story the way the author always intended—raw, fearless, and unforgettable. We owe that to the fans. And to S.T. Abby.”