What series of book so you think could make a successfully film or series franchise?

[Dahnsouff]

Watching series 2 of Silo got me thinking, can you think of any books series that could make a good film or series?
I used to read, as a younger man, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, but realise it would be extremely controversial.

Obviously not one’s already done!

[Jon the Hat]

I’m amazed Netflix or others aren’t making the Discworld series.

[bovril]

I don't think they ever adapted the Alexandria Quartet for the screen. Might be difficult but would make a good series I think. 

[leicsmac]

51 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

I’m amazed Netflix or others aren’t making the Discworld series.

There have been standalone works, but yes, it's rather amazing that they haven't been further adapted tbh.

 

On topic, the Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson.

[Monk]

I would say Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer but they’ve both been done!

[Unabomber]

I’m currently reading the

force by don winslow and this is an epic book. Would make an unreal long film. 

[Dahnsouff]

Would have said Shardlake, but Disney have a short series 

[SkidsFox]

Bernie Gunther (P Kerr).

[deep blue]

15 minutes ago, SkidsFox said:

Bernie Gunther (P Kerr).

Echo Bernice Gunter- great writing, very interesting character & stories.

 

Have read all of Cynthia Harrod-Eagles (a mouthful, and someone who I think's not well known) Inspector Slider series. Think Dalzeil & Pascoe et al.

 

Detective series with 2 main characters with witty interplay, good supporting characters, interesting plots, and the whole writing style is full of humour. Ideal for TV series.

 

For anyone who likes detective novels and hasn't heard of her I would recommend giving it a go, preferably trying to read them in order.

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[Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot]

The dark tower. Apparently the guy who did midnight mass is signed on to do some multi series epic but I’ll believe that when I see it. It’s had so many grandiose plans to be made over the years and somehow they shat out some 90 minute abomination with idris Elba a few years ago and that’s been your lot so far. Look forward to them doing it properly one day as it’s by far my favourite literature series.

[Samilktray]

I think a really gritty and dark version of the hungry caterpillar made by HBO would be an interesting watch 

[Gubbins]

A stop motion version of The Deptford Mice trilogy would have made a pretty disturbing watch as a kid!

[Torquay Gunner]

George Pelecanos’s private detective Derek Strange. 

[boots60]

Another trainspotting spin off book, featuring everyones favourite trainspotter, Begbie,  "The Blade Artist" would make a brilliant film.

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[Innovindil]

The old kingdom series by garth nix. One of my favourites growing up and reckon it would translate well to the big screen. 

[CheeseHead]

On 23/11/2024 at 17:42, Dahnsouff said:

Watching series 2 of Silo got me thinking, can you think of any books series that could make a good film or series?
I used to read, as a younger man, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, but realise it would be extremely controversial.

Obviously not one’s already done!

I read the Thomas Covenant books many years ago, and I've probably forgotten some of it. Why controversial? Are you referring to Covenant raping Lena?

[Dahnsouff]

16 minutes ago, CheeseHead said:

I read the Thomas Covenant books many years ago, and I've probably forgotten some of it. Why controversial? Are you referring to Covenant raping Lena?

Yeah, it’s a fundamental part of the story/character development, and such a thing would be difficult to portray for a character who is the protagonist I reckon.

[Stadt]

Red Dead Redemption would make for a good tv adaption.

[Trav Le Bleu]

Baldur's Gate. Classic fantasy.

 

Also surprised no one has done the Arthur Ransome Swallows and Amazons book beyond the first book.

 

A decent version of Uncharted with Nathan Fillion playing Nathan Drake would be nice.

 

But mostly, Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever.

Though that might be difficult as it starts with a leper (the hero/anti-hero) raping a teenage girl. Thomas Covenant, the hero you love to hate.

 

Final Fantasy 7.

[Voll Blau]

Keep hoping someone will finally sort out doing Bernard Cornwell's Azincourt, given the success of The Last Kingdom. Would also like to see The Abstainer by Ian McGuire done for TV.

 

I'll throw a non-fiction one in too. A Harold Larwood biopic based on Duncan Hamilton's biography would be really, really good.

[Smudge]

I have been working through Parick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin seies of naval conflict in the Napoleonic wars. The first book was made into a film with "Master & Commander'. Having read several more volumes, I think that there could be many sequels to it.

[The Quick Brown Fox]

Read all of the Reacher books and so glad that they are making the series. 

 

Much better than the movies.