Disney+ Developing Series Adaptation of The YA Novel THE TEMPERATURE OF ME AND YOU
Disney+ has announced that they are in development on an adaptation of the LGBTQ+ novel The Temperature of Me and You. The series will be based on the YA novel of the same name by first time author Brian Zepka. The story is described as “a story of first love, journey of trust and identity, and a ticking clock for survival.”
“It tells of a 16-year-old boy named Dylan pining for love while working shifts at a Dairy Queen in the suburbs of Philadelphia. In walks Jordan, a cute boy who happens to live life at a 110 degrees Fahrenheit. After the two begin spending time together, Dylan finds himself catching a fever and coughing flames, with Jordan forced to reveal his out-of-this-world secret.”
Former studio executives Foster Driver and Zoe Kent are producing the series, with Alden Derck on board to write the script. Driver and Kent said in a statement that the focus of the series is “content that speaks to a global audience through the transformative lens of genre, sci-fi, fantasy and character-driven drama. We believe that all people are equal and deserve to experience content that reflects the world we live in today and the world we want to live in tomorrow.”
This sounds like it could be a fun, original story, and it will be nice to get some more YA content on Disney+ for teens to enjoy. The novel The Temperature of Me and You hit shelves last week, so if you’re interested in the story, pick up a copy, and let us know what you think!
via: THR