'Chucky' TV series in works at Syfy

The iconic killer doll Chucky is coming to a small screen in the form of a series. Television channel Syfy has given a straight-to-series order to "Chucky" which will focus on the creepy doll possessed by the spirit of a serial killer.

The TV show will be set in a small town terrorized by a series of murders following the appearance of a vintage Chucky doll at a yard sale, reported Entertainment Weekly. Chucky made its debut in 1988's "Child's Play".

Don Mancini, who wrote all the eight films in the franchise, is attached as a creator on the show. He will also direct the first episode and serve as showrunner.