Screen adaptations loom for these 25 books you should read before they’re turned into movies and TV shows next year
Classics headed to screens
The 2027 adaptation slate includes “Treasure Island,” “Chronicles of Narnia” and “Neuromancer,” books with devoted readers. Greta Gerwig is adapting the Narnia story for the big screen, after an early-2000s trilogy focused on “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” “Prince Caspian” and “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.” “Neuromancer” follows Case, who is offered a chance to return to cyberspace in exchange for stealing corporate secrets. The account of the adaptation does not provide further production details.
Contemporary stories adapted
“Beach Read” centers on two writers facing writer’s block who agree to swap genres for the summer. Another story follows architect Tate Donovan, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, as he travels to Cape Cod to design a vacation home for his best friend and becomes infatuated with Wren, played by Phoebe Dynevor.
A film adaptation starring Meghann Fahy and Penn Badgley as Naomi and Nick is expected in early 2027. Natalie Morales, Justin Long, Kyle MacLachlan and Ana Gasteyer are also in the cast. It is not yet known whether the film will go directly to Prime Video or have a theatrical release.
More books and sequels
“Children of Blood and Bone” is among the books set for adaptation. Its story continues in “Children of Virtue and Vengeance” and “Children of Anguish and Anarchy.” “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” is also named among the newer classics expected to be adapted. The account does not give further details about its screen version.
Stories of love and war
One novel follows two women during the occupation of France: one joins the Resistance, while the other hides Jewish children from the SS, which seeks to deport them to concentration camps. The account does not identify the book or give adaptation details.
Television and romance plots
A second season is expected to draw mainly on “The Long Game,” a sequel to Shane and Ilya’s story. Casting announcements also indicate that characters from “Tough Guy” and “Role Model” will appear, making those books relevant to the broader story.
In another romance, two people pretend to date for mutual benefit, but their feelings grow. The account provides no names or further adaptation information for that plot.
Key points
- The 2027 slate includes classic books and newer reader favorites.
- Greta Gerwig is adapting a Narnia story for the big screen.
- A film starring Meghann Fahy and Penn Badgley is expected in early 2027.
- The second season will mainly follow “The Long Game,” with characters from two other books also appearing.