Anthony Ryan’s RAVEN'S SHADOW Fantasy Books to Be Adapted Into a Drama Series
Anthony Ryan’s Raven’s Shadow fantasy book series has been acquired by Paul Telegdy’s The Whole Spiel production company, and they will adapt the stories into a TV series. The books in the series include Queen of Fire, Raven’s Shadow, Raven’s Blade, Blood Song, and Tower Lord. The series will be developed under the working title Queen of Fire.
The series would “follow legends, worlds and characters created by author Anthony Ryan in both the Raven’s Shadow trilogy and Raven’s Blade duology books, as well as collections of short stories.”
The story follows a character named Lyrna, an enslaved princess “who, despite the malign manipulations of her father, rises to lead an empire in uncovering the truth of the forbidden powers of the Dark; Reva, a young woman, born to privilege, stolen from her loving home, raised to kill and blinded by revenge; and ‘The Woman,’ as she is simply known, is a cruel, ruthless and utterly unrepentant soul in the body of a beautiful woman with an insatiable lust for power who will stop at nothing for the promise of immortality.
“The series also features Vaelin, a legendary warrior, server of the faith, possessor of a gift, known as ‘the Blood Song,’ a form of precognition, guiding his sword in battle and showing him the right path – if he chooses to take it. Frentis, who grew up on the streets alone, is powerless against The Woman’s magic and forced to kill innocents and those he once served. He possesses a quest for revenge, which might see him lose the last remnants of the gentle soul he once was.”
Telegdy shared in a statement: “Ryan’s beautifully crafted body of work has captured the attention of millions and we are honored to bring it to life on television. The robust and timeless storylines of this epic franchise provide endless possibilities to uniquely engage and captivate a global audience.”
Producer Stephen McDonogh added: “Once drawn into Ryan’s masterful storytelling, audiences will delight in the twist to the immensely satisfying non-stop action, with heretics challenging the monastic orders of faith, legendary characters and monstrous creatures in an extraordinary struggle for power spanning a world of empires,” adds “‘Queen of Fire’ is an unflinchingly brave story of people and empires bitterly divided, and the vital necessity of overcoming their differences to have any hope of making a better world.”
Rayn said: “I am thrilled with the production’s fresh, original and expansive vision for adapting my books and stories for global screen audiences and core fans alike. It is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with the creative team in bringing my universe and characters to life on screen.”
The producers are looking to turn the franchise into a multi-season fantasy TV series.