Literary adaptations: August 15, 2024

Here's a news roundup exclusively on adaptations or productions of literature.

• The full trailer for season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is out; the show comes back August 29 on Prime (YouTube).

• Also in its second season: Percy Jackson and the Olympians; the show is filming now and has revealed some new stars among the mix (The Hollywood Reporter). 

• Two more Colleen Hoover adaptations are on their way: the novels Verity and Regretting You will also become films (Deadline).

• Vivienne Woodward shares her thoughts on what makes for a good screen adaptation of a book ... and what sinks it, along with some examples of each category (Book Riot).