They Both Die At The End is heading to the small screen— and author Adam Silvera is already on board to pen the script for the series adaptation!
According to Deadline, Entertainment One has signed on to develop author Adam Silvera’s New York Times best selling novel, They Both Die At The End into a television series.
The studio has brought Silvera on to write the script for the series— something that’s bound to excite fans of the book.
Shortly after news of the series adaptation broke, Silvera took to Twitter to spread the word with fans far and wide.
“I’m adapting #TheyBothDieAtTheEnd for TV as the creator, screenwriter, and executive producer,” confirmed Silvera. “Legit dream!! Long road ahead, but Mateo and Rufus’s story has always been about meaningful journeys—I’m ready to go bring my “Before Sunrise meets Black Mirror” series to life.”
I'm adapting #TheyBothDieAtTheEnd for TV as the creator, screenwriter, and executive producer. Legit dream!! Long road ahead, but Mateo and Rufus's story has always been about meaningful journeys—I'm ready to go bring my "Before Sunrise meets Black Mirror" series to life. 👥☠️🔚 https://t.co/sUtUalBnqA
— ADAM (@AdamSilvera) May 6, 2021
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The author followed up with a few more tweets, one expressing excitement over the prospect of finding the perfect showrunner to helm the series, and another letting fans know that the creative process has officially begun.
The work begins! So excited to find our showrunner and grow our team :)
— ADAM (@AdamSilvera) May 6, 2021
“And just got off a really cool call with the other producers, writers, and director for the MORE HAPPY THAN NOT tv show!! I love my team,” added Silvera.
And just got off a really cool call with the other producers, writers, and director for the MORE HAPPY THAN NOT tv show!! I love my team :)
— ADAM (@AdamSilvera) May 6, 2021
First published in 2017, They Both Die at the End is set in a future were those who are a out to die are notified via a bureaucratic phone call at the start of their last day on Earth.
The book follows a group of individuals who set out to make the most of their last few hours in the land of the living.
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