The pipeline from page to screen shows no signs of slowing. Here’s a quick look at the latest adaptation announcements, casting updates and projects in development.

Apple TV to stream new, old ‘Peanuts’ content

Apple TV announced a new slate of “Peanuts” programming to debut this summer, including some well-loved classics and fresh storytelling. The second season of “Camp Snoopy” is set to premiere June 26 and the new special, “Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy,” will hit the streamer July 31. 

Apple TV said it’s also releasing the 1988 classic “This is America, Charlie Brown” on its platform for the first time on July 3. “The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show,” which first aired in 1983, begins streaming July 10. The animated series and specials are adapted from the newspaper comic strip created by Charles Schulz. 

‘Lestat’ to get companion series

AMC is introducing a new companion series, “The Vampire Lestat: After Dark,” to air each week after new episodes of “The Vampire Lestat.” The show will be hosted by podcast host Lizzie Bassett and “will take fans behind the scenes of each weekly episode of “The Vampire Lestat,” featuring interviews with series cast and producers,” a description of the show says. 

The “After Dark” show will premiere May 24 with a preview episode one week before “The Vampire Lestat” debuts June 7. 

Emily Henry asks readers to ‘trust’ ‘Beach Read’ casting

Author Emily Henry responded Tuesday to readers who weren’t so pleased with some of the casting announcements for the upcoming adaptation of her book, “Beach Read.” During an appearance on “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” Henry praised Yulin Kuang, the writer and director of the film, calling her “brilliant.”

“I also have to sit back and let it unfold,” Henry said of the adaptation process. “It is our baby—the readers’ and my baby—but it’s also the filmmakers’ baby and the studio’s baby, and I’m along for the ride with the readers and we just have to trust the vision.”

Patrick Schwarzenegger and Phoebe Dynevor have been cast as the romantic leads in the film.

Casting announced for ‘Boys of Tommen’

Prime Video announced casting for its forthcoming romance series “Boys of Tommen.” Nancy Surridge will play Shannon Lynch, Conor Sánchez is Johnny Kavanagh, James O’Donoghue is Joey Lynch and Sophie McGibbon is Aoife Molloy. 

The series is an adaptation of Chloe Walsh’s TikTok-famous “Boys of Tommen” books. It tells the story of the forbidden romance between Shannon and Johnny at the prestigious Irish private school Tommen College. Poppy Cogan (“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder”) will act as lead writer and executive producer on the project.

Bette Midler joins ‘Steps’ voice cast

The new Netflix animated adaptation of the “Cinderella” story, called “Steps,” will include legendary actor and singer Bette Midler as the Fairy Godmother. “Steps” tells the little-known story of Cinderella’s evil stepsisters, Lilith (Ali Wong) and Margot (Stephanie Hsu). Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and takes over the ball with Margot. 

“This dooms the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of the villainous Priscilla, who swoops in and snatches the throne,” a synopsis of the adaptation reads. 

Lilith and Margot must team up with Cinderella (Amanda Seyfried) on a quest to save the kingdom. 

The pipeline from page to screen shows no signs of slowing. Here’s a quick look at the latest adaptation announcements, casting updates and projects in development.

About the writer

Danielle Haynes is the co-founder and co-editor of Booked & Screened, covering book-to-screen adaptations, film and TV development.