Since its inception, Hollywood has consistently sought to adapt literary classics for the silver screen, a trend that has only intensified in recent years as screenwriters and studios increasingly turn to beloved novels for inspiration. Despite io9’s usual timeliness, there’s still time to catch up on earlier projects before Bong Joon Ho and Robert Pattinson collaborate on a new film. Meanwhile, fresh announcements of movies and TV shows continue to emerge.
The Quest for Camelot’s Radiant Blade
Author Lev Grossman rebooted his popular series about the esteemed Knights of the Round Table this summer, striking a chord with readers worldwide. Before hitting bookstore shelves, Lionsgate had already acquired the rights to adapt into a film collection, inspired by.
Seveneves
In August, it was reported that Legendary TV has acquired the rights to Neal Stephenson’s 2015 science fiction novel. According to scientific predictions, when a meteor shatters the moon into seven pieces, renowned experts concur that within a mere two-year timeframe, catastrophic consequences unfold: an “onerous rain” threatens to render Earth’s ecosystem uninhabitable, putting humanity at risk of extinction. As the specter of extinction looms large, nations unite in a desperate bid to stave off the inevitable, conceiving a unified strategy to ensure humanity’s survival and ushering in a new era for human civilization.
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Matt Dinniman’s debut indie novel, the first installment in a planned seven-book series, secured a major publishing deal in August, coinciding with its television series adaptation acquisition by a team featuring Seth MacFarlane’s production company. According to reports, the battle over the property was “extremely aggressive,” with Chris Yost on board to craft a script that highlights the conflict. The coveted role of Princess Donut, Carl’s whimsical feline companion, is poised to be brought to life by the talented voice of Ellie Kemper. Place all bets now.
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Bethany C. In his 2018 dystopian novel, Morrow explores a world where individuals can extract and relive memories repeatedly, but at a steep cost. The film’s big-screen adaptation is being taken on by actor-turned-screenwriter Nesta Cooper, who previously worked on Apple TV+’s projects.
Within the Misplaced Lands
A Brief History of the Seven Kingdoms Martin, along with the staff of Paul W.S., conceptualized an idea for a fantasy adventure film in 1982’s multi-author anthology. Anderson and Milla Jovovich, joined by Dave Bautista as part of the ensemble cast. According to industry reports, whose narrative indicates that this film is already a completed project, as it revolves around securing its US release? Rights: “The story focuses on a queen who, driven by her love, makes a daring move: she dispatches Grey Alys, a formidable and feared sorceress (Jovovich), to the eerie wilderness of the Misplaced Lands in search of a mystical energy. The sorceress and her companion, the enigmatic drifter Boyce (Bautista), must use their cunning and combat prowess to outmaneuver both humans and demons.”
Three Kings: , ,
As big-name collaborations with Edgar Wright continue to dominate headlines, it’s easy to overlook the significant role Stephen King is playing in his latest projects.
Three new series have recently been announced: a child-genius story, an epic fantasy, and another mystery drama. The child-genious story, starring Mary-Louise Parker and Ben Barnes, will premiere on MGM+. Further details can be found at [link]. The epic fantasy, produced by A24, directed by Paul Greengrass, and showrun by J.H., is still to be determined. Wyman; and the often-adapted, King’s first revealed novel, is set to expand into a compelling eight-episode Amazon Prime Video series.
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