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.
‘The Five Star Weekend’ to return for a second season
Peacock has renewed “The Five Star Weekend” for a second season. Season 1 was the streamer’s No. 1 scripted series of all time in reach and viewers watched 1.8 billion minutes. The series is an adaptation of a 2023 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand. Season 1 premiered in early July and starred Jennifer Garner, D’Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant.
“Regina, Chloe, Gemma, D’Arcy and I have had the best time talking to people about ‘The Five Star Weekend.’ We’re so happy you love it as much as we loved making it for you,” said star and executive producer Garner. “If you’re curious about what’s going to happen next, imagine how we feel! We’re grateful to Elin, Bekah, our producers, directors and Peacock for hosting the ultimate girls’ weekend that will be Season 2.”
Brittany Snow joins ‘The Housemaid’
Brittany Snow (“Hunting Wives”) has joined the cast of “The Housemaid” sequel, titled “The Housemaid’s Secret.” The official Instagram page for the movie posted a photo of Snow on Tuesday with the announcement: “Welcome home, Marybeth. Brittany Snow joins the cast of The Housemaid’s Secret: coming to theaters December 17, 2027.”
The sequel will continue the story of Millie, played by Sydney Sweeney, and is based on “The Housemaid’s Secret,” the second book in Freida McFadden’s bestselling thriller series. Paul Feig is set to return to direct the follow-up. The original film starred Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone and Sweeney, and followed Millie as she was hired to work for the secretive and volatile Winchester family. Kirsten Dunst has joined the sequel as Wendy Garrick and Paul Anthony Kelly will play her husband Douglas Garrick. Sweeney and Morrone are returning as the leads.
‘This Summer Will Be Different’ now filming
On Tuesday, Netflix released a photo of Sophie Nélisse, Francesca Reale and Roby Attal on the set of “This Summer Will Be Different.”
The 10-episode series is adapted from the 2024 novel by Carley Fortune. It tells the story of Lucy (Nélisse), who falls in love with her best friend’s brother over the course of several summers on Canada’s Prince Edward Island. It is now filming.
‘The Poison Daughter’ coming to Hulu
Author Sheila Masterson’s romantasy “The Poison Daughter” is coming to Hulu as a series. The author self-published the book in 2025 and it went viral. The story follows Harlowe, who has the ability to kill someone by kissing them.
Masterson said: “Absolutely over the moon to announce that The Poison Daughter is in development with @hulu and 20th Studios for a TV series. I’m thrilled to be working with a team that has so much experience in book to film adaptation and to be involved as an executive producer. Huge thanks to my agents, Dana Spector and @alyssaelizabeth47 and to all the readers whose enthusiasm for this story made this all happen!”
Gavin Leatherwood joins ‘It Happened One Summer’
A new member of the cast for “It Happened One Summer” was announced yesterday. Gavin Leatherwood joins as Fox Thornton, along with Nina Dobrev as Piper Bellinger, Tyler Hoechlin as Brendan Taggart and Virginia Gardner as Hannah Bellinger.
Author Tessa Bailey shared the news on Instagram, writing, “Could not be more excited to share that Gavin Leatherwood is our official Fox Thornton! Thrilled to have him *on board* and to confirm that production has begun on It Happened One Summer. Guys, I am here, it’s really happening. There are extras and craft service and cameras – I’m having an out of body experience. More to come!”
The movie is based on Bailey’s novel of the same name.
BBC announces full ‘Hercule’ cast
The BBC announced the full cast for “Hercule.” Henry Ashton, James D’Arcy, Calvin Demba, Phil Dunning, Jack Gleeson, Tamsin Greig, James Nesbitt, Guy Remmers, Rebecca Rittenhouse and Mawaan Rizwan are joining the limited series.
The series will star Edward Bluemel (“My Lady Jane”) in the titular role, perhaps made most famous by David Suchet in “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” and later played by Kenneth Branagh in a trio of films.
‘La Bola Negra’ gets new release date
The theatrical release of “La Bola Negra” is being pushed up to Oct.16 from its original Nov. 6 date, with a release on Netflix on December 2.
This new date gives the film a record 46-day theatrical release, the longest ever for the streaming platform.
“La Bola Negra,” or “The Black Ball” in English, adapts the final, unfinished play by Federico García Lorca by the same name as well as the play “La Piedra Oscura” or “The Dark Stone” by Alberto Conejero.
‘Artful Dodger’ renewed for third and final season
The Hulu Original series inspired by the characters from Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist” is getting a third and final season.
The returning cast of “The Artful Dodger” includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell as Dr. Jack Dawkins, Norbert Fagin and Lady Belle Fox.
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