We all love Books; a nice warm cup of coffee with your favorite book is the ultimate pastime. Similarly, filmmakers and TV creators keep looking for these lovely books for inspiration. Of late, a huge number of books have been adapted into either TV shows or movies. Here are some of the most anticipated book adaptations coming up this year. Let us see if your favorite book is on the list.
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Book Adaptations In TV Shows
1. Expats- The Expatriates by Janice Y.K.Lee
It is due to be released on January 26 on Amazon Prime Video. The show stars Nicole Kidman and follows a group of American Expats living in Hong Kong.
2. The Tiger’s Apprentice-The Tiger’s Apprentice by Laurence Yep
It will be released on February 2 on Paramount+ and tells the story of a young Chinese American boy who learns ancient magic from a tiger and his journey after that.
3. Bridgerton -Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Releasing on May 16 on Netflix, the Bridgerton Saga will focus on Penelope’s love story. The series promises to be full of drama, intrigue, and romance.
4. Lady in the Lake -Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman
The series, which is a crime drama, will be released on Apple TV+. Starring Natalie Portman and David Corenswet, the series promises to be full of mystery and intrigue.
5. A Gentleman in Moscow-A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Releasing on Showtime, the series stars Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. They bring to life the story of a Russian aristocrat living in a luxurious hotel in the glamorous time of 1922.
6. The Spiderwick Chronicles- The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
This series will be released in 2024 on Roku. The children’s series is different from the 2008 movie. It would explore the world of the Grace children and their encounters with the magical world.
Book Adaptations In Movies
1. Lisa Frankenstein-Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The movie will be released on February 9 in theaters and is a comedic twist to the classic tale. Kathryn Newton plays the daughter of Frankenstein who starts a hilarious romance with Carl Sprouse (Frankenstein’s monster)
2. Spaceman-Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař
Releasing on March 1 on Netflix, this movie sees Adam Sandler playing an astronaut on a mission to Venus.
3. The Watchers- The Watchers by A.M. Shine
The movie will be released on June 7 and is a supernatural horror film. It stars Dakota Fanning, who explores the experiences of a group of people trapped in a bunker while odd creatures lurk outside.
4. It Ends With Us- It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
The movie will be released on June 21 and is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s emotionally charged novel of the same name. Blake Lively portrays Lily Bloom in this tale of love and resilience.
5. Cold Storage- Cold Storage by David Koepp
The movie comes out on September 5 in the theaters. Liam Neeson leads the cast in this book adaptation about a dangerous fungus accidentally released from a government facility.
6. Rothko- The Legacy of Mark Rothko
This movie will be released on October 25 and stars Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. It explores the life and art of Mark Rothko, offering a peek into the world of this renowned painter.
Summing Up
This year, we bookaholics are going to have so much more fun. There are many more book adaptations coming to life. Some you may like, some not, but the year promises to keep you entertained. Let us know which other books you love and want to be immortalized through TV or Cinema. Hopefully, your wish will be granted next year.
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