While 2020 has a TON of book-to-screen adaptations coming out, there are only a handful that I’m interested in seeing.
However, the 2020 adaptions that I’m interested in are ones that I absolutely CANNOT WAIT to see!
One adaptation I’ve been anxiously awaiting ever since I heard Joe Hill mention that an adaptation was in the works! And man, has that been a trip watching this adaptation change hands…
Let’s dive in!
2020 Book-To-Screen Adaptations
The Outsider
Based on: The novel by Stephen King
Type: Miniseries
Anticipated release date: January 12th, 2020
Description: Investigators are confounded over an unspeakable crime that’s been committed.
Cast:
Ben Mendelsohn as Det. Ralph Anderson
Cynthia Erivo as Holly Gibney
Jason Bateman as Terry Maitland
Bill Camp as Howie Gold
Mare Winningham as Jeannie Anderson
Paddy Considine as Claude Bolton
Julianne Nicholson as Glory Maitland
and more!
Locke & Key
Based on: The Graphic Novel series by Joe Hill and
Type: Netflix Series
Anticipated release date: February 7th, 2020
Description: Three siblings who move into their ancestral estate after their father’s gruesome murder discover their new home’s magical keys, which must be used in their stand against an evil creature who wants the keys and their powers.
Cast:
Connor Jessup as Tyler Locke
Emilia Jones as Kinsey Locke
Jackson Robert Scott as Bode Locke
Laysla De Oliveira as Dodge
Sherri Saum as Ellie Whedon
The Woman In The Window
Based on: The novel by A.J. Finn
Type: Film
Anticipated release date: May 15th, 2020
Description: An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.
Cast:
Amy Adams as Anna Fox
Gary Oldman as Alistair Russell
Julianne Moore as Jane Russell
Wyatt Russell as David
Anthony Mackie as Ed Fox
and more!
Dune
Based on: The novel by Frank Herbert
Type: Film
Anticipated release date: December 18th, 2020
Description: Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy.
Cast:
Zendaya as Chani
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides
Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides
Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck
Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
Thanks for reading!
Are there any adaptations you’re looking forward to in 2020?
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I didn’t know they were making The Woman in the Window into a film but seeing that Amy Adams is in it I have high hopes! I typically enjoy her roles and while i haven’t read the book it sounds like one that will translate nicely to film. We are watching The Dublin Murders right now which is the first two Dublin Murder Squad books by Tana French and are enjoying it.
Same here! Her work is always so wonderfully done. Oooh! I gotta check those out!
Locke and Key! It seems like I need to read that series for sure now DD: I hope you’ll enjoy all of these adaptions 😀
YES! Oh my gosh, I would love to see what you think of the series!!
I haven’t read The Woman in the Window but I think it would make a great movie!
It’s an intense read for sure!
I just finished reading The Outsider and I can’t wait to see it. It has a great cast. Definitely interested in The Woman in the Window as well. 🙂
Right?! The Outsider is definitely one I want to make it to the theater to see!
I am SO excited for The Woman In The Window! The trailer is amazing, and I hope Amy Adams gets an Oscar for her performance!
😀
LOCKE AND KEY! I cannot wait. I’m curious about The Woman in the Window too, though I haven’t read the book. I haven’t read The Outsider either but that also looks good – too bad I don’t have HBO.
-lauren
RIGHT?! EEK! We’re so close to seeing it come to life!!
Oh these all sound really good! I love Stephen King adaptations. I think one of my goals for the new year is to read more of his books. I’ve only read two so far… and I am so embarrassed to admit that ha ha!
haha he has SO many books out there!! There’s still a ton that I haven’t read yet either. 🙂