As a film enthusiast with a keen interest in literature and a soft spot for period dramas, I find myself utterly thrilled by the upcoming adaptations of classic novels. The reimagining of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” by Emerald Fennell is particularly intriguing, given her knack for delivering unexpected twists in storytelling, much like a Yorkshire moor shrouded in mystery.
Whoa whoa whoa—Peter Kavinsky is coming to Korea!
Fans who were disappointed that Noah Centineo and Lana Condor weren’t appearing together in the “XO Kitt” spinoff series have some good news: Noah will be returning to play his role as Lara Jean Covey’s boyfriend in the second season of the show, which premieres on January 16.
In the trailer released on December 17th, viewers noticed a brief appearance of an actor from The Recruit series, while Kitty (portrayed by Anna Cathcart) expresses her concerns about her life situation at the fictional Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS), as it was depicted in season one.
When she joined KISS, it was as if I had never felt more out of place, she admits. But fortunately, there’s no comparison to the comfort that comes from a familiar face from home.
The scene cuts to several of the show’s cast members saying “What?” before Kitty exclaims, “Peter!”
In a brief moment, Peter strides towards Kitty on the KISS campus, donning a Stanford sweatshirt as a hint at the ending of his character’s story in ‘To All The Boys’. He embraces her warmly, flashing an enormous smile.
In another clip, Peter gives Kitty a pep talk.
“You are Kitty Song freakin’ Covey,” he says. “Don’t you forget it.”
Unfortunately, Lara Jean, played by Lana, isn’t seen in the trailer, but the actress hinted at her potential return to the series. Her character had concluded the previous film studying at New York University as a freshman.
As an ardent devotee, let me assure you, I’ve never ruled out the possibility of revisiting Lara Jean in 2023. After all, it seems quite evident that I hold the world of “To All the Boys” close to my heart and have invested a significant chunk of my young adult life into it. To put it simply, this world feels like home to me.
In a heartfelt manner, Noah bid farewell to the character following the completion of the third “To All The Boys” movie, making his subsequent appearance even more unexpected.
As I bid farewell to the character of Peter Kavinsky, I penned this heartfelt message in a 2019 update on X. Here’s hoping everyone enjoys these final chapters as much as we did creating them! Gratitude will forever echo for the chance to be a part of your story.
Additionally, fans of the movie “To All the Boys” will undoubtedly rejoice at seeing Jenny Han’s original character reappear, but it’s important to note that there are numerous other captivating fictional characters gracing our TV screens as well.
Keep reading for more books-to-screen adaptations.
Based on: The Gods of Guilt, the fifth novel in Michael Connolly’s Lincoln Lawyer series
Starring: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, and Yaya DaCosta
Premieres: October 17 on Netflix
What We’re Looking Forward To: Digital nomads might be familiar, but Mickey Haller and his mobile law practice is a model worth emulating. Currently in its third season on Netflix, The Lincoln Lawyer remains an entertaining, labyrinthine series, with Garcia-Rulfo potentially outshining even Matthew McConaughey as the most captivating portrayals of the main character grace our screens.
Based on: Claire Keegan’s 2021 novel of the same name
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Michelle Fairley and Emily Watson
Premieres: November 8
Reason for Our Enthusiasm: In his latest project, following his Academy Award win for Oppenheimer, Murphy steps back into independent filmmaking with a poignant and heart-wrenching ’80s drama centered around the notorious Magdalene Laundries in Ireland.
Drawing from: Heartstopper, Volume 3 by Alice Oseman, featuring Joe Locke, Kit Connor, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, and Tobie Donovan.
According to its title and “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire, this upcoming Broadway production features a star-studded cast including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Bowen Yang, and Keala Settle. The show will premiere in two parts: Part 1 on November 22, 2024, and Part 2 on November 21, 2025. With an impressive cast and the beloved Broadway musical adaptation of the Wizard of Oz prequel novel, we are already making plans to attend for the next two Thanksgiving weekends!
According To: The 2021 novel with the same title by Rachel Yoder
Based on: Robert Littell’s 1981 book
The main actors are Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne, and Caitríona Balfe. The premiere date is set for April 11, 2025.)
We’re Thrilled About It: Let’s switch things up a bit: Prepare for the new protagonist, Charles Heller, a CIA cryptographer with a score to settle against the terrorists who murdered his wife, to shine brightly as we delve into an intriguing world of espionage thrillers. Jack Reacher, Jack Ryan, Ethan Hunt, and Jason Bourne may need to make some room on center stage for this exciting new character.
Based On: We’ll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
Featuring: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, and Rain Spencer
We’re Eagerly Anticipating: Following a Summer apart from the Cousins family in 2024, fans are eager to revisit the complex love triangle involving Belly Conklin and brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. As of now, it seems that Team Jeremiah has found their match, but with a 11-episode third season on the horizon, we might finally discover which Fisher brother is meant for Belly in the long run.
Based On: The 2022 novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Naomi Ackie and Mark Ruffalo
Premieres: January 31, 2025
What Makes Us Thrilled: R-Patz shines when he can be a bit eccentric, and Bong Joon Ho’s adaptation seems to offer just that, along with at least 18 portrayals of the Twilight star as a space colonist who is dispatched on missions certain to end his life—yet whose body regenerates after each demise. However, in an unusual twist, one of his personas mysteriously endures and reappears to encounter the most recent iteration of himself.
As a fervent admirer, I can hardly contain my excitement about the upcoming series inspired by Patricia Cornwell’s renowned book series, encompassing an impressive total of 26 books! With the stellar cast including none other than Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Jake Cannavale, this production is sure to captivate us.
Based On: Mary Shelley’s iconic 1818 gothic horror
Starring: Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz
Premieres: TBD on Netflix
What makes us thrilled: Learning that Isaac is cast as Victor Frankenstein, with Elordi portraying the monster, is enough to keep us on the edge of our seats already. However, given that numerous adaptations have been made from the famous novel, it’s Guillermo Del Toro’s involvement that truly excites us. Over almost two decades, he has consistently shown an unparalleled mastery in gothic horror, leaving us confident that his vision will bring the project to life on Netflix in a way like no other.
According To: The 2021 novel titled the same as by Emily Henry
Premieres: TBD on Netflix
What We’re Looking Forward To: Over the past few years, Henry has made a significant impact on women’s literature. Therefore, it was inevitable that her novels would eventually make their way to the big screen. Following impressive performances in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and My Lady Jane, Blyth and Bader have demonstrated they could be ideal choices for the characters Alex and Poppy.
Based On: Ruth Ware’s 2016 novel of the same name
Featuring: Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham, Daniel Ings, Kaya Scodelario, David Adala, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Premieres: TBD on Netflix
What We’re Eagerly Anticipating: Experiencing being stranded on a cruise ship is terrifying enough, but add to that scenario someone falling overboard and your pleas for help being ignored. This is the predicament that Knightley finds herself in during Netflix’s adaptation of one of Ware’s earlier suspense novels – an intriguing blend of fear and disbelief.
Based On: An Offer From A Gentleman
In this production, you’ll find: Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Jonathan Bailey, Claudia Jessie, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Katie Leung, Michelle Mao, and Isabella Wei.
Release Date: TBD on Netflix
As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but express my unbridled enthusiasm! Why We Can’t Wait: Benedict Bridgerton, our cherished character after three seasons of striving for family acceptance and self-discovery, is finally embarking on a romantic journey in the forthcoming episode. And the intrigue deepens as Ha, a fresh face, joins the captivating cast of Netflix’s Bridgerton, gracing our screens as Benedict’s enchanting love interest, Sophie Baek.
Based on: Alice Feeney’s 2020 Novel
Featuring: Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Crystal Fox, Sunita Mani, and Rebecca Rittenhouse (in leading roles)
Premieres: TBD on Netflix
What Makes Us Thrilled: A gripping thriller that lures a solitary character back to their home town is hard to resist, and in this limited series, it’s Anna, played by Thompson, who returns following a murder, sparking interest among a local detective (recent Emmy winner Bernthal) who is also working on the case.
Based On: Suzanne Collins’ forthcoming book of the same name
Starring: TBD
Premieres: November 20, 2026
What We’re Looking Forward To: On the very same day that Collins revealed her latest journey to Panem (the book is due in March 2025), Lionsgate made official their plans to adapt the eagerly awaited tale centered around a young Haymitch Abernathy – the enigmatic mentor of Peeta and Katniss from the 74th Hunger Games, during his victorious battle in the 50th Games.
Based on: Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel
Release Date: TBD
Starring: Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie
Our Anticipation: It’s time to dust off the old record player and play some Kate Bush! Filmmaker Emerald Fennell is reuniting with her Saltburn team, as Timothée Chalamet (from Saltburn) stars and Robbie will produce. Together, they are set to bring us a unique interpretation of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff that we’ve never experienced before.
Based On: Andy Weir’s 2021 novel of the same name
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller and Milana Vayntrub
Release Date: March 20, 2026
What Gets Us Pumped: Gosling has already ventured into space, but his new adventure finds him awakening from a coma as the lone traveler in an exploration of the Tau Ceti star system, a whopping 12 light-years from Earth. With him now being on his own and needing to carry on with his mission to counteract solar dimming and prevent human extinction, it’s just another day at the office!
Based on: Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel
Starring: Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman
Premieres: The release date for this series on Apple TV+ is yet to be determined.
Why we’re Excited: With Nicole Kidman in the cast, can it really be called a limited series if she’s not there? Thorpe’s book about the daughter of a former Hooters waitress and a pro-wrestler who resorts to OnlyFans after becoming a single mom at 20 is already captivating. But with Kidman on board, this eight-episode series has definitely moved up our must-watch list.
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