March shaped up to be an exciting month for book lovers and adaptation fans alike. From highly anticipated novels making their way to screens to major publishing news, there’s plenty to get excited about. This month’s highlights include can’t-miss casting announcements, adaptation news for popular BookTok favorites, and sneak peeks at upcoming releases that instantly went on our TBR.
Adaptations, Options, and Casting News
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Production for Bridgerton Season Five Has Begun
Though it was heavily hinted that season five of Bridgerton would follow Francesca and Michaela, there was no official word leading up to the latest season. That is, until now. The official Instagram account for the show shared a teaser with the love interests, confirming the theories.
Maya Hawke to Star in The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Stranger Things’ Maya Hawke will star in Netflix’s The God of the Woods as investigator Judy Luptack. Set in the Adirondacks, the series follows a wealthy family as a teenage girl’s disappearance uncovers long-buried secrets and the dark side of power.
Lionsgate Is Bringing The Correspondent to the Big Screen
Lionsgate has acquired the film rights to The Correspondent, based on the bestselling novel by Virginia Evans, with Jane Fonda set to star and produce. The story follows a sharp-tongued retired lawyer whose life of letter writing is disrupted when a message from her past resurfaces, forcing her to face long-buried grief and regret.
Fake Dates and Mooncakes Is Becoming A TV Show
Steven J. Kung is set to write and executive produce a TV adaptation of Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee. Theseries follows two Chinese teens who unexpectedly fall for each other while navigating identity, ambition, and belonging.
The First Look at Every Summer After Has Arrived
ELLE gave readers an exclusive first look at the upcoming Every Summer After series, based on the bestselling novel by Carley Fortune. Along with some preview images, they also confirmed the release date, revealing the adaptation will premiere on June 10. Just in time for summer.
Kirsten Dunst Confirmed for The Housemaid Sequel
Kirsten Dunst is joining Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid’s Secret, the sequel to Freida McFadden’s recently adapted, bestselling novel. Directed again by Paul Feig, the film also brings back Michele Morrone and Sydney Sweeney, with the original creative team returning behind the scenes.
The Greene Sisters Are Getting Adapted
Felicia Pride’s Honey Chile Entertainment has acquired the film and TV rights to Kristina Forest’s The Greene Sisters romance trilogy from Penguin Random House.
The Favorites by Layne Fargo Is Coming to Netflix
Cathy Schulman and her Welle Entertainment banner are partnering with Netflix to develop a feature adaptation of the bestselling novel The Favorites by Layne Fargo, a story inspired by Wuthering Heights. Kate Gersten, known for The Last Showgirl, is writing the script, with Schulman producing and Kate Roughan executive producing.
Warner Bros. Is Bringing Retreat to Life
Krysten Ritter is teaming with writer-producer Steve Yockey and Berlanti Productions to adapt her novel Retreat into a series, with Ritter set to executive produce and star. The project, now on the marketplace, is being developed through Warner Bros. Television.
A Game of Thrones Movie Is Coming
A Game of Thrones movie is reportedly in development at Warner Bros., written by House of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon. The film is expected to follow Aegon I and his conquest of Westeros centuries before the events of the original series.
Fake Skating Is Becoming a Feature Film
Will Gluck’s Olive Bridge and Sony Pictures are developing a feature film adaptation of Lynn Painter’s YA hockey romance Fake Skating. This will be the author’s first adaptation.
Storm Breaker Is Hitting TV
Nisha J. Tuli’s upcoming YA novel Storm Breaker, a dystopian romantasy set in storm-ravaged Manhattan, is getting a TV series adaptation. Amazon MGM Studios has optioned the book, which follows heiress Poet Graves as she navigates deadly trials, a forbidden romance, and her secret storm powers. The novel is set to release on May 5, 2026.
Book Announcements
Rebecca Yarros Has Started The Newest Book In The Empyrean Series
After taking a break from her bestselling fantasy series to work on her latest contemporary romance, Rebecca Yarros has returned to the world of Basgiath, announcing on her Instagram that she is officially working on the fourth book.
Lyla Sage Revealed Her Newest Book Cover
Lyla Sage revealed the cover for her newest book in the Sweetwater Peak series. Free Falling follows antique shop owner Clarke and farmer Leith as they fake a relationship to secure their futures. But when Clarke reveals she knows his family secrets, their deal gets complicated as real feelings and the past start to creep in. The book will be out in bookstores worldwide September, 22nd.
A Special Edition of Project Hail Mary Is Coming This December
With the movie adaptation out and receiving rave reviews, it’s no surprise that Andy Weir announced a new special edition of Project Hail Mary that will be released December 1, 2026. The book hardcover book features beautiful stenciled edges, updated cover art, full-color illustrated endpapers, and a custom stamped case,
Lessons in Chemistry Author Bonnie Garmus Is Back With a New Book
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry returns with a charming story about Batter Gray, a young man whose life is turned upside down when he’s hired by the secretive, prestigious poetry journal Peck & Peck in New York City. As an identical twin who lost his brother at birth, Batter navigates the challenges of adulthood, poetry, and the dualities of life
The Pool’s Cover Was Revealed
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars, The Pools is a dark, twist-filled love story about Lexie and Chester, two teens whose connection is tested by secrets and a shocking event in their small New England town. When a fateful winter swim at the mysterious hot springs goes terribly wrong, it sends ripples through the town and changes Lexie’s life forever.
R.F. Kuang Revealed Her Newest Cover
Taipei Story follows College freshman Lily Chen as she travels to Taipei to connect with her heritage but struggles with classes, social missteps, and feeling out of place. After her grandfather’s death, she embarks on a journey of grief and self-discovery.
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