For as soon as, a Harlan Coben Netflix collection is staying within the good ol’ U-S of A.
Netflix has greenlit an eight-episode adaptation of American thriller/mystery-writer Coben’s novel “I Will Discover You.” The Robert Hull-run restricted collection will mark Coben’s first Netflix adaptation set within the U.S. (Till now, the hallmark of the Coben/Netflix partnership was relocating his U.S.-set books to the UK for the display.)
“I Will Discover You” sees a father serving life in jail after being convicted of murdering his personal son. Right here’s the deal although: Dad didn’t do it, and the son should be alive — however not of that may be confirmed from the within. Sure, tonight there’s gonna be a jailbreak.
Coben will government produce by his Ultimate Twist Productions; John Weber additionally government produces. As do Bryan Wynbrandt and Steven Lilien, who labored with Hull on NBC’s “Quantum Leap” remake.
Coben is likely one of the most prolific authors on the market, and nearly definitely Netflix’s no 1 novelist. Simply yesterday, Netflix revealed the trailer for Coben’s “Lacking You” collection. That one debuts on January 1, 2025. Coben additionally has the upcoming “Caught” and “Run Away” set at Netflix, the identical platform on which he’s beforehand positioned “Keep Shut,” “Protected” (outdoors of France) “The Stranger,” “The Harmless,” “Gone for Good,” “Maintain Tight,” and “The Woods.” And we haven’t even but talked about “Idiot Me As soon as,” the Coben-book adaptation that was Netflix’s most-watched collection (of any language) of the primary half of 2024.
The Coben enterprise is an efficient enterprise to be in.
“Harlan’s gripping tales are beloved around the globe and have persistently captivated followers with their trademark twists and turns, dramatic cliffhangers, and compelling mysteries,” Peter Friedlander, Netflix VP of scripted collection (U.S. & Canada), mentioned in a press release saying the “I Will Discover You” restricted collection. “There isn’t a one like Harlan and his first U.S. scripted collection with Netflix shall be no exception. We all know he and Robby will ship the identical thrilling expertise that audiences have come to anticipate and which units it aside as a must-watch occasion.”
“I’ve been a fan of Harlan’s novels for so long as I can bear in mind and the prospect to deliver this story to life with him, Jinny, Peter, and the unbelievable staff at Netflix has been a dream come true,” Hull, the “Robby” referenced by Friedlander (Petey?), mentioned.