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Jul 16, 2020 · From classics of English literature to modern day thrillers, these books have one thing in common: They'll make great movies.
- Elena Nicolaou
Jul 12, 2019 · 2020 has a host of great books-to-movies adaptations in store and limited series adaptations of books planned as well. I’m hopeful it’s going to be a strong year for books making their way to film and screens. Here’s what’s currently on the docket.
- January Book Adaptations
- February Book Adaptations
- April Book Adaptations
- May Book Adaptations
- August Book Adaptations
- September Book Adaptations
- October Book Adaptations
- December Book Adaptations
- Tbd Book Adaptations
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
January 17 This whimsical dive back into the good veterinarian focuses on the second book of Lofting’s series, where a new assistant joins Dolittle’s adventures. Titled simply “Dolittle,” the film is promised to be absolutely stuffed full of celebrity sightings and features Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, a duo that has already proven their comedy chemistry together in the Marvelverse.
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
January 24 Two oddly quiet children get a new governess, who slowly begins to discover a secret the family and the house are hiding in this horror film.
The Rhythm Section by Mark Burnell
January 31 A woman joins a covert operation in pursuit of the men who killed her family in a desperate attempt for understanding and justice. Starring Blake Lively and produced by the team that brings us the Bond films, I’m excited for this female representation in a high-action revenge role that so often is left to the testosterone.
Birds of Prey by Jordan B. Gorfinkel and Chuck Dixon
February 7 This classic superheroine-only team will hit the big screen with a story that features Harley Quinn (played by Margot Robbie again!) as she breaks up with the Joker and joins Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord. Though Gorfinkel and Dixon were the original creators of the series, shout out to Gail Simone, who brought the girl gang back to DC’s lineup in 2010.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
February 7 The second film in this series will be called “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.” With a stellar cast including Margot Robbie, Daily Ridley, and Rose Byrne, I don’t see how this could be anything but fun.
The Kingsman by Mark Millar, Matthew Vaughn, and Dave Gibbons
February 14 The Kingsman film franchise, inspired by the Marvel comics series, continues this Valentine’s Day with a prequel focused on the original creation of the secret agency.
The New Mutants by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod
April 3 Following a set of teens who have just discovered they possess strange supernatural abilities, this Marvel film brings to life an X-Men comic from the 1980s in an effort to reset the franchise with a new cast and gritty new tone. Rising stars Maisie Williams and Charlie Heaton are among the cast.
Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Matthew Logelin
April 3 In a true story from Logelin’s memoir, when Matt’s wife Liz dies just after giving birth to their daughter, Matt must find a way to hold onto his wife’s memory while adjusting to a new reality he isn’t prepared for with a new baby. The adaptation will be titled Fatherhoodand will star Kevin Hart, Paul Reiser, and Alfre Woodard.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
April 15 (France) This new adaptation of the classic children’s tale will star Dixie Egerickxas Mary Lennox and feature Colin Firth, which seems like too perfect a fit.
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
May 8 The film adaptation, titled The Personal History of David Copperfield, already debuted at the Toronto Film Festival. Dev Patel stars as the namesake character, along with other big-name talent including Gwendoline Christie, Hugh Laurie, and Tilda Swinton.
The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester
May 8 Not to be confused with the film from 2006, this movie will be titled Greyhound. It will however, also star Tom Hanks in a story that taps into the history of World War II, this time on an American war ship that becomes surrounded by German U-boats.
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
May 15 You may remember the massive buzz around this book upon its release in 2018 amidst a swell of feminist thrillers and some comments of “haven’t I read that plot before?” Nevertheless, it will now hit the big screen. Starring Amy Adams, it promises to satisfy for fans of Rear Window and The Girl on the Train.
The Reincarnationist Papers by D. Eric Maikranz
August 7 In a film adaptation titled Infinite, this story features a secret society of near-immortals, and their efforts across multiple reincarnations to change the course of history. The film will star Chris Evans.
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate and Patricia Castelao
August 14 This children’s story features a gorilla living at the Big Top Mall and Video Arcade. When a baby elephant joins him and his gorilla friends, Ivan must make sure it’s a change for the better. The film will feature an A-list cast including Angelina Jolie, Helen Mirren, and Sam Rockwell as Ivan.
Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke
August 17 Another children’s story adaptation for late summer, this animated film will go on an adventure with a young dragon and an orphaned boy seeking the Rim of Heaven.
Without Remorse by Tom Clancy
September 18 In another major role for Michael B. Jordan in 2020, this high-action political thriller follows a former Navy SEAL and CIA agent as he chases down the drug lord who murdered his girlfriend.
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
October 9 Directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh alongside Wonder Woman herself (Gal Gadot), this film ought to be a as good a time as murder can be. In this follow-up to the Hercule Poirot mystery Murder on the Orient Express, this time the detective must work while vacationing on the Nile when a young heiress is found dead.
The Witches by Roald Dahl
October 9 I hadn’t heard about this one before researching this article, but it’s now one my most anticipated films for next year. With a top-notch cast featuring Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer and Dahl’s infamous topsy-turvy characters, this is sure to be a good time.
Dune by Frank Herbert
December 18 The science fiction classic series from the 1980s and ’90s will come to life in this film featuring Zendaya, Dave Bautista, and Jason Mamoa. True to the sprawling epic of Herbert’s original, this is the first in a two-part series.
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
December 18 An adventure mystery laced with romance from the Wild West Coast of New Zealand’s Gold Rush in the 19thcentury. Winner of the Man Booker Prize. A limited series from BBC.
A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig
December TBD This popular origin story for Father Christmas is sure to be as much a holiday hit on the big screen as it has been as a children’s book.
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Netflix is sure to continue it streak of young adult book adaptations with this one, starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith as two teens who cross paths when they inadvertently plan the same suicide, and wrestle with the scars of their pasts together.
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
You may remember this science fiction classic as one of a handful dystopian novels that rose to the top of sales lists shortly after Trump became president. USA Network will bring its tightly controlled society to life in a limited series.
The Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
Quinn’s eight Bridgerton novels each features a different one of the eight children of the Viscount Bridgerton. Regency romance isn’t usually my cup of tea, but with Julie Andrews at the lead, even I might have to tune in for this limited series Netflix adaptation from Shonda Rhimes and Scandalwriter Chris Van Dusen.
- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
- Death on the Nile (Hercule Poirot, #18) by Agatha Christie.
- The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco.
- Doctor Sleep (The Shining, #2) by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)
- Three Seconds.
- Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström. January 10, 2020 (US) – Are you ready for more movies based on books by Swedish authors? Following the success of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Series, we have a thrilling new story from Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström.
- The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle.
- Hugh Lofting. January 17, 2020 – I’m honestly not sure why we need yet another remake of Hugh Lofting’s Dr. Doolittle, but here we are. This time, Robert Downey, Jr., is tackling the role of the titular doctor, a man who can talk to the animals.
Jan 1, 2020 · These are the best books becoming movies in 2020 with everything from the sci-fi masterpiece Dune to a Charles Dickens classic.
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