Sarah J. Maas’ beloved fantasy novel A Court of Thorns and Roses is being adapted at Hulu by Outlander creator Ronald D. Moore, opening the door for high fantasy at Disney-owned streamer.
The Hollywood Reporter has it that Moore and Maas will write the pilot together in a deal that almost ensures it’s picked up: there is a hefty penalty if it isn’t green lit for production.
Maas shared the news on Instagram, noting that she’s currently writing the script with Moore, who is one of her “creative idols.”
A Court of Thorns and Roses is yet another fantasy series in the works
A Court of Thorns and Roses is the story of a young woman named Feyre who is out hunting one day when she inadvertently kills a faerie. She’s whisked off to the mysterious and magical court in Prythian where she meets a beguiling stranger. He’s keeping her captive and she perceives him to be an enemy until she learns something that changes everything, including the way she feels about him.
Fantasy series have become much more popular in recent years. From The Witcher on Netflix to Percy Jackson at Disney+ to The Wheel of Time on Amazon, every studio and streaming service is looking for the next Game of Thrones, so there’s lots of motivation to bring as many bestselling fantasy series to life as possible in hopes of finding one that really resonates with fans and becomes a big hit.
From a streaming perspective, it’s also a smart move to adapt already beloved books into series because they bring with them a ready-made fanbase that will help build excitement for the show.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) is the first book in Maas’ series of five novels that also includes A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight and A Court of Silver Flames.
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