It is my all time favorite book and I literally read it at least once a year still to this day. I am very, very intrigued by this one — both the book series and the show. Well these are 5 book series that I want turned into movies. Some of my favorite movies are in French but I’ve never watched a whole tv series in a different language. –deeayydre and amandao422e35721. It's so good." Obsessed with travel? We received SO many recommendations we couldn't possibly include them all, read the comments of this post to see more. "Anything by Libba Bray! –Rachel S. "I can imagine the suspense and the aesthetic." There wouldn’t be many road blocks in the way of visual effects because the show/film could be made using mostly practical effects and not a lot of special effects, a big perk for being in the setting of medieval times. "The OG movie is great on its own but very different from large parts of the books. –gracej4f428db71. The movie Angela's Ashes was quite poignant and made me read the book. "I remember reading these books in the 7th grade and LOVING them. Fingers crossed they come to an agreement soon! Not only has Oscar-nominated director Agnieszka Holland signed up, but Amber Heard was attached to the project just a couple of months ago. Find out our favorite books that need movie adaptations below! We hope you love the products we recommend! "Haruki Murakami's 1Q84, not done by Hollywood though (I already know they'd make some awful whitewashed version of it and I want to watch 1Q84 as it was intended, full Japanese cast and entirely in Japanese)!" Someone make this happen! —rocketkitty. "This series is one of the best YA sci-fi/fantasy book series ever made and definitely deserves a GOOD movie adaptation. –Ir Jaa, Facebook. "It's enchanting, captivating, and mesmerizing. Meyer says in a Q&A on her website: "The movie / TV rights have been optioned and a script is in the works. –allegrachloe4, No solid news so far but it's looking optimistic! —mfwright27. It also tackles tough subjects like coming from an unstable home and toying with the boundaries of gender. The rights were bought all the way back in 2006, a year after the first novel was published. Percy Jackson, after he finds out he's the son of Poseidon, finds himself in a lot of Greek mythology-based conflicts that he has to fight his way out of. In the vein of The Bachelor on T.V., these books follow the story of … In conclusion, they're amazing and must be turned into a movie with correct casting (no whitewashing) at once." The book itself was actually self-published and there seems to be no plans at the moment to turn it into a movie. "Like...look at these book covers. I watched the teaser for the show and I’m into it. Plus, the last book has a plot twist and leaves you feeling all the feels! "It's such a well written book that works and appeals to YA and adult readers. —stashabell. Here's a tweet he made about it last year. —rubykey. "I’ve been saying for YEARS how badly I want a three-part movie saga for this series." There is always action and drama and you can never see what will happen next. "Nineteen minutes" truly makes a difference for the residents of Sterling, New Hampshire. "While reading it, I kept thinking, 'This would make a great, funny movie'." –lolibby, "They totally need to make a movie or TV show based on the Throne of Glass books." 16-year-olds Eleanor and Park fall in love in 1986, but being in love is no east feat for these two star-crossed lovers. In fact, there are movies made on this character too. –Elizabeth Pears. I suppose movies based on the Dark Tower series would be interesting, although it wouldn't work nearly as well as the books. –julim4d635ba19, "I just want to see how they would execute a movie, the visuals and CGI would be absolutely fantastic!" —jessd44d5edfc9. Updated February 15, 2018. Celaena Sardothien, a young prisoner-turned-assassin, has to fight the many forces and obstacles put in her way so that she can embrace her true destiny. —ahern27ah. Grace falls in love with Sam, a werewolf who she came to know in his wolf form. Even the author is pretty fuming about it. Amazing twist. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. Ladies, we all know how satisfying it is when one of our favorite books gets an even more amazing movie. This was a hugely popular suggestion, but there's been a lot of stopping and starting on the movie front for this series. Tally, tired of living by society's rules and left unable to make any decisions for herself, sets off on a mission to bring down the entire system. But specifically A Great and Terrible Beauty. 1. "This series is one of the best YA sci-fi/fantasy book series ever made and definitely deserves a GOOD movie adaptation. Things take a turn for the worst when the teens begin developing talents and powers that lead to a deadly divide among them. reply | flag * message 8: by Mia (new) Mar 19, 2009 05:02AM. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! The layout of the series is similar to a lot of popular book-to-movie franchises (the Hunger Games series comes to mind). –evansrhod, "I imagine it would be a lot like Handmaid's Tale. Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly book meme hosted by Bionic Book Worm and this week the theme is Books that Need to be Movies!. Pull your finger out, Hollywood, and get this movie made!" and he has a flying Beast . I decided to take a slightly different approach to the theme this week. Cassia believed that The Society had everything planned for her, right down to who she's supposed to spend the rest of her life with. Reporting on what you care about. The good news is Sony picked up the rights BEFORE it was even a book, based on a 150-page manuscript they were sent in 2014. 10). Looking at you, CW!" Ballard’s follow-up to his earlier novel Empire Of The Sun (adapted by Steven Spielberg back in 1987) continues the … The only way she can cope with all these feelings is by writing them down in her diary. There have reportedly been a couple of attempts to turn Tartt's first novel into a movie over the years, but it seems like it's now going nowhere. What makes a book a good fit for film adaptation? Hollywood seems to be running out of ideas for original movies as of late. Book That Need Movies. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. "I'd love to see A Little Life brought to the big screen. Sign up for the BuzzFeed Books newsletter! "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a beloved children's book that needs to be brought to the screen. —shadeofblue. Fingers are tightly crossed! —good_mourning. –LunaMagnolia86. It’s written by the same person who wrote To All the Boys I've Loved Before. In this futuristic retelling of Grimm's fairytales, this series follows Cinder (Cinderella), Scarlet (Little Red Riding Hood), Cress (Rapunzel), and Winter (Snow White) on their mission to save their kingdom and the world. There's been no news of a movie adaptation so far, but Yanagihara reportedly wrote a Facebook post (before allegedly deleting it) stating it will be turning into a TV series. It's a YA trilogy about America, a girl in a caste – separated, futuristic USA who is 'selected' to compete for the Prince's heart in a The Bachelor–style show full of highs and lows. Daniel Craig reportedly even had his hair shaved for the role back in 2007, but we're still waiting patiently for any more news about an adaptation. With three main books in the series and two more that follow a later timeline in addition to a couple novellas and short stories, this one could really work. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. Which we're pretty excited for, NGL! –sierrasteelem, "I would kill Bunny all over again for a movie of The Secret History." But don't get me wrong, if they aren't going to do it justice, then don't do it. So at least that will be something! Good news! Satan gets the chance to reenter Heaven if he can navigate a year in the life of a writer who recently committed suicide, before anyone knew the writer had died. By Leon Miller Nov 05, 2019. The series spans a total of 12 books so far, and a companion series, both full of adventure and thrills that would make for either an epic movie franchise or television series. In fact, this year is proving to be a great year for movies based on books. California residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. I absolutely love this book and think, if done properly, it could be an incredible film." Stars: Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler, Daniel David Stewart, Rafi Gavron. The inner monologues and letters would make such an interesting movie." The film industry has turned to remakes, television adaptations, and superhero movies for its major blockbusters. Here's hoping someone else picks it up as this was a popular recommendation! "I read them in high school and I loved them. This book series sold over 60 million copies around the world and turned out to be one of the most recognized and popular book series ever made. "All the Light We Cannot See would make such a good movie if they did it right." "I read it in a day and it's still one of my favorites!" Book adaptations have increased in the last few years, and are usually met with high praise. Get hooked up with these Fresh original streaming series and movies, including The Handmaid’s Tale, Okja, The End of the F***ing World, 13 Reasons Why, Marvel’s Runaways, Dark, and 147 more titles listed by Tomatometer. Years after Mia decided to "stay" in the previous book — and broke up with him in the process — Adam has become a rock sensation. Plus, Mia and Michael have a much longer romantic arc that would be a joy to see play out." –caseyh419c9135a and crystalqueetap. —brookeb624. But we've not heard anything about a Nineteen Minutes big-screen version just yet. 13 Romance Novels That Need To Be Turned Into Movies ASAP. Intertwined fairy tales in a sci-fi world, yes please." Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. It also has great action scenes, mysteries, deep friendships, and complex family relationships. Particularly with Eddie Redmayne as the male lead!" "The cinematography would be absolutely amazing." But that doesn't mean we won't also get to see a movie version, as the film rights have also been optioned. It would be a great dystopian series." I've already taken care of the casting: Cillian Murphy will play Jude, Michael Fassbender as Willem, Titus Burgess as JD (he will win an Oscar), and Michael Ealy as Malcolm." @Netflix...I'm looking at you." Cinderella is a cyborg mechanic, Little Red Riding Hood is just a badass and will kill you without a second thought, Rapunzel is an amazing computer hacker that can ruin your info in a second, and Snow White is a slightly insane person of color. "This book has it all: a strong, witty, independent, arrogant, and badass woman as lead character, a kind and handsome prince, a smart stubborn soldier, an evil, mischievous king, and so many more. 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