Posted on February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Here's a roundup of news and reflections on literary adaptations.
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In case you'd rather read about adaptations available now (or very soon), here are some highlights out in February (Literary Hub).
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The musical The Outsiders, based on S.E. Hinton's classic novel, has become a rare new show on Broadway to recoup capitalization costs and turn a profit (The New York Times).
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Apple TV has acquired screen rights to fantasy author Brandon Sanderson's literary Cosmere universe, with the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive books expected to be the first ones adapted (The Hollywood Reporter).
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Learn all about how an audiobook gets made through this interview with prolific narrator (and author) Julia Whelan (Culture Study podcast).
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Hulu's adaptation of the Margaret Atwood novel The Testaments — a sequel to the book (and Hulu series) The Handmaid’s Tale — will premiere April 8 (Variety).
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The official trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 — a sequel to the movie version of Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel — is out now; the movie hits theaters May 1 (YouTube).
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