Novels are a fantasyland, the stories, characters, and vivid imagination of which make us lose ourselves for a bit. This is the top reason why so they are close to our hearts. Thus, it is not surprising that many of them have been adapted into the OTT series and have been universally loved. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most popular novels that are soon to be made into captivating web series.
Palm Royale: A period comedy web series
Mr. & Mrs. American Pie is about to be framed into a quaint web series. This is a tragic plot turned into a comic narration, and we’re expecting the presentation to be that of a witty period comedy. The story of this book-based web series is of an ambitious woman and her journey to get a seat at the Palm Beach high society.
Book Title: Mr. & Mrs. American Pie
Book Year: 2018; Author: Juliet McDaniel
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, Allison Janney, Carol Burnett
Premieres on: March 20, 2024, on AppleTV+
Three Body Problem: A sci-fi web series
David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo are coming up with another popular series. And this one is based on the popular book, The Three-Body Problem. A Chinese sci-fi story framed in a series where the creators present a fictional past, present, and future. This is one of the most interesting web series based on a novel that you will ever watch!
Book Title: Three Body Problem
Book Year: 2008; Author: Cixin Liu
Starring: Benedict Wong, John Bradley, Eiza Gonzalez.
Premieres on: March 21, 2024, on Netflix
Ripley: A Crime Thriller
The scintillating psychological thriller has already been brought to the screens through movie adaptations of the same. Now, the TV mini series version is on its way, describing in it the plot of how Tom Ripley is recruited to work for a wealthy industrialist. Further to this, Tom’s con skills form the action and enact to bring his son back from the latter’s Italian escapades.
Book Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley
Book Year: 1955; Author: Patricia Highsmith
Starring: Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn
Premieres on: April 4, 2024, on Netflix
Summing up
Movies and web series arriving on OTT often give us a reason to look forward to indulging in imagination and creative escapades. More so in the case of adaptations of books because they often promise to be the most incredible sagas. So, do not forget to enjoy one of these shows when they are released!