The completion of a pilot script for the gothic urban fantasy series Tribes of the Vampire by bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow marks a strategic expansion of the property as it undergoes a major global publishing relaunch. The screenplay, developed by Pillow and her filmmaker husband John Reyer Afamasaga, adapts the series' dark antiheroes and forbidden attractions for television and streaming platforms. This development occurs alongside a high-profile seven-book deal with Tor Bramble UK, an imprint of Pan Macmillan, and a rapid-release audiobook schedule beginning in February 2026.
Pillow described the script's completion as part of a broader creative journey timed with the series' reintroduction to a global audience. The synergy between the new publishing initiatives and the screen adaptation effort is designed to capture the detailed world-building and high stakes central to the books. The series, celebrated for its rich gothic tradition akin to Anne Rice's work, is being positioned as a premier property within the growing Romantasy and Gothic Fantasy markets.
The publishing rollout commenced in February 2026 with new audiobook editions of the first two books, Redeemer of Shadows and The Jaded Hunter, narrated by award-winning performer Natalie Naudus as Victoria Mei. The audio releases for Books 3 and 4 followed in March 2026. This rapid schedule is part of a comprehensive relaunch that includes new print editions and worldwide translations under the Tor Bramble UK imprint.
While the pilot script is currently being shopped to potential production partners, its completion represents a significant milestone in the franchise's growth. The coordinated effort between book publishing and multimedia development highlights a modern strategy for building author brands and intellectual property. More information about the author and her work can be found at https://michellepillow.com/press-kit/.
