TV series · 2021 · MGM+
Is Chapelwaite based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Chapelwaite is based on the book Jerusalem's Lot by Stephen King (1978).
The TV series premiered in 2021 on MGM+.
The book behind Chapelwaite
Jerusalem's Lot
by Stephen King · first published 1978 · horror fiction
1978 short story by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is Chapelwaite based on a book?
Yes. Chapelwaite is based on the book Jerusalem's Lot by Stephen King (1978).
Who wrote the book Chapelwaite is based on?
Jerusalem's Lot was written by Stephen King and first published in 1978.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Jerusalem's Lot before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)