James Wan Is Producing a Series Adaptation of the Psychological Thriller Crime Novel 56 DAYS
James Wan is set to produce a series adaptation of Catherine Ryan Howard’s novel 56 Days for Prime Video. The series adaptation is titled Obsession, and the project is set up at Atomic Monster and Amazon MGM Studios. Prime Video has officially given it a series order.
The series is said to be “a mix of a crime story and an erotic, psychological thriller.” It follows “Oliver and Ciara, who, after meeting randomly in a supermarket, fall for each other fast, and dangerously hard. Fifty-six days later, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body—brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed. Did he kill her? Did she kill him?”
It’s explained that the series “intercuts between an intense single day in the present investigation and the twisted trajectory of the young lovers’ affair in the past.”
Lisa Zwerling (The Rook, ER) and Karyn Usher (The Rook, Prison Break) will write and executive produce the project.
Wan said in a statement: “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Karyn and Lisa on this propulsive and sexy thriller based on Catherine’s captivating novel. Their vision for the series brings a fresh take for contemporary audiences, while still remaining true to the genre.”
This sounds like it’ll make for a great and interesting series! I’ll be looking forward to watching it.
Source: Deadline