Take A Look At These Beloved Book Adaptations, Coming Soon!
By Lily Scheckner
By Lily Scheckner
Book lovers everywhere know that movie and television show adaptations can be a bit of a shot in the dark. There are amazing success stories (like the beloved movie adaptations of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series), but there are also enormous failures. One that comes to mind is the Divergent series. Though similar to The Hunger Games plot-wise, the movies did terribly in theaters and, although a fourth movie was supposed to be filmed, only three were made.
But if you look at the 2021 movie and TV show agenda, it looks like directors are once again trying to score one of those exceedingly rare book adaptation hits. Here’s some of the most anticipated book-based content coming in the next few years:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
TV Show
Coming to Disney+
The Percy Jackson franchise has already been adapted into a 2 movie franchise, much to the displeasure of fans. The movies, starring Logan Lerman and Alexandra Daddario, messed up everything from characters’ appearances and ages to the most basic plot points. That’s why Percy Jackson lovers will be cautiously delighted to know that Disney+, along with the help of author Rick Riordan, will be adapting the first book into a TV show, coming in the next few years. While very little information has been given out regarding the details, we do know that the script is currently undergoing final edits. Additionally, the actors will be about 12 years old (as indicated in the books) and the budget is reportedly higher than Star Wars! Here is a summary of what we know so far.
The Kane Chronicles
Feature Film Series
Coming to Netflix
Here’s another book adaptation from Rick Riordan, who authored the beloved Percy Jackson series. Unfortunately, there is little to no information regarding this movie, beyond the fact that it will be coming to Netflix and that there will (hopefully) be sequels! Here is a summary of the information.
The Selection
Film
Coming to Netflix
There has been a lot of speculation about this film adaptation of the New York Times bestselling series The Selection. However, fans might not want to get too excited. There have been 3 (yes, 3!) failed attempts at adapting The Selection, twice as a TV series and once as a movie. Thankfully, after The CW and Warner Bros. gave up on the beloved series, Netflix stepped in! Although the movie was announced in August, there has not been any information about a release date or casting. Here’s the official announcement from Variety.
The Mysterious Benedict Society
TV Series
Coming to Disney+
Now this is one I’m excited for! The Mysterious Benedict Society TV series, though originally supposed to launch on Hulu, has been moved to Disney+. The cast has been announced and includes such stars as Seth Carr, who appeared in Black Panther, and Kristen Schaal, who has starred in Bob’s Burgers since 2011. Here’s some more details about this 2021 adaptation.
So what do you think? What adaptations are you most excited for? Let’s all hope they stay true to the cherished books and make for some good content to watch in 2021!
Sources:
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Pyramid-Kane-Chronicles-Book/dp/1423113454
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-mysterious-benedict-society-ryan-hurst-7-more-join-hulu-series/
https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Thief-Percy-Jackson-Olympians/dp/0786838655
https://deadline.com/2020/11/the-mysterious-benedict-society-moveing-hulu-to-disney-plus-1234615445/
https://www.amazon.com/Selection-Kiera-Cass/dp/0062059947
https://variety.com/2020/film/news/netflix-the-selection-book-haifaa-al-mansour-kiera-cass-1234576457/
https://netflixlife.com/2020/09/30/the-kane-chronicles-movies-release-date/
https://screenrant.com/percy-jackson-disney-everything-we-know/
But if you look at the 2021 movie and TV show agenda, it looks like directors are once again trying to score one of those exceedingly rare book adaptation hits. Here’s some of the most anticipated book-based content coming in the next few years:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
TV Show
Coming to Disney+
The Percy Jackson franchise has already been adapted into a 2 movie franchise, much to the displeasure of fans. The movies, starring Logan Lerman and Alexandra Daddario, messed up everything from characters’ appearances and ages to the most basic plot points. That’s why Percy Jackson lovers will be cautiously delighted to know that Disney+, along with the help of author Rick Riordan, will be adapting the first book into a TV show, coming in the next few years. While very little information has been given out regarding the details, we do know that the script is currently undergoing final edits. Additionally, the actors will be about 12 years old (as indicated in the books) and the budget is reportedly higher than Star Wars! Here is a summary of what we know so far.
The Kane Chronicles
Feature Film Series
Coming to Netflix
Here’s another book adaptation from Rick Riordan, who authored the beloved Percy Jackson series. Unfortunately, there is little to no information regarding this movie, beyond the fact that it will be coming to Netflix and that there will (hopefully) be sequels! Here is a summary of the information.
The Selection
Film
Coming to Netflix
There has been a lot of speculation about this film adaptation of the New York Times bestselling series The Selection. However, fans might not want to get too excited. There have been 3 (yes, 3!) failed attempts at adapting The Selection, twice as a TV series and once as a movie. Thankfully, after The CW and Warner Bros. gave up on the beloved series, Netflix stepped in! Although the movie was announced in August, there has not been any information about a release date or casting. Here’s the official announcement from Variety.
The Mysterious Benedict Society
TV Series
Coming to Disney+
Now this is one I’m excited for! The Mysterious Benedict Society TV series, though originally supposed to launch on Hulu, has been moved to Disney+. The cast has been announced and includes such stars as Seth Carr, who appeared in Black Panther, and Kristen Schaal, who has starred in Bob’s Burgers since 2011. Here’s some more details about this 2021 adaptation.
So what do you think? What adaptations are you most excited for? Let’s all hope they stay true to the cherished books and make for some good content to watch in 2021!
Sources:
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Pyramid-Kane-Chronicles-Book/dp/1423113454
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-mysterious-benedict-society-ryan-hurst-7-more-join-hulu-series/
https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Thief-Percy-Jackson-Olympians/dp/0786838655
https://deadline.com/2020/11/the-mysterious-benedict-society-moveing-hulu-to-disney-plus-1234615445/
https://www.amazon.com/Selection-Kiera-Cass/dp/0062059947
https://variety.com/2020/film/news/netflix-the-selection-book-haifaa-al-mansour-kiera-cass-1234576457/
https://netflixlife.com/2020/09/30/the-kane-chronicles-movies-release-date/
https://screenrant.com/percy-jackson-disney-everything-we-know/