The world of literary adaptations is set to dazzle audiences in 2024 with a slew of new and upcoming movies and series based on popular books. From romance to sci-fi, these adaptations promise to bring beloved stories to life on both the big and small screens.
Key Takeaways
- A diverse range of genres, including romance, sci-fi, and historical drama, are being adapted.
- Notable stars such as Anne Hathaway, Blake Lively, and Robert Pattinson are leading these projects.
- Several adaptations are already available for streaming, while others are set for release throughout 2024.
Romance and Drama
The Idea of You: Available now on Prime Video, this film stars Anne Hathaway as a single mom who falls for a boy band member, played by Nicholas Galitzine. The story is based on Robinne Lee’s 2017 novel.
It Ends With Us: Set for release on August 9, this adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestseller stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The film explores complex relationships and emotional turmoil.
Nightbitch: Releasing on December 6, Amy Adams stars in this darkly comic adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s novel about a mother who believes she is turning into a dog.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Mickey 17: Directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson, this film is based on Edward Ashton’s novel. It follows a space colonist who repeatedly dies and is brought back to life. The film is set for release on January 31, 2025.
Three-Body Problem: Available now on Netflix, this series is adapted from Liu Cixin’s trilogy and centers on humanity preparing for an alien invasion.
Dark Matter: Streaming on Apple TV+, this series stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. It follows a physicist who is abducted into an alternate version of his life.
Historical and Biographical
Lady in the Lake: Natalie Portman stars in this adaptation set in 1960s Baltimore. The story follows an aspiring reporter investigating a murder. The release date is yet to be announced.
The Sympathizer: Available on Max, this series stars Robert Downey Jr. and follows a communist spy during the Vietnam War.
A Gentleman in Moscow: Streaming on Paramount+, Ewan McGregor stars in this adaptation set in post-Revolutionary Russia. The series follows a count under house arrest in a grand hotel.
Thrillers and Mysteries
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: Premiering on Netflix on August 1, this series stars Emma Myers as a teenager investigating a high school murder.
Presumed Innocent: Available on Apple TV+, Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this series about a prosecutor accused of murder.
The Perfect Couple: Releasing on September 5 on Netflix, this series stars Nicole Kidman and revolves around a wedding that takes a deadly turn.
More Announced Adaptations
Several other books are set to be adapted, with details still to be announced. These include:
- Wuthering Heights: Adapted by Emerald Fennell.
- Emily Henry’s Romance Novels: Including Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation.
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping: A new installment in the popular franchise.
2024 promises to be an exciting year for book lovers and movie enthusiasts alike, with a rich lineup of adaptations that cater to a wide range of tastes and interests.
Sources
- From ‘Lady in the Lake’ to ‘It Ends With Us’: 25 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024, The Hollywood Reporter.
