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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-15T05:05:29.000Z",
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    "Movies",
    "Books",
    "Entertainment",
    "Tv shows",
    "East of Eden",
    "movie",
    "casting",
    "_Vladimir_",
    "_The Shards_",
    "_Wuthering Heights_",
    "Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns",
    "Meryl Streep",
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    "Emily Blunt",
    "_The Miniature Wife_",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nLet’s be honest: Few things are more satisfying than finishing a great novel and immediately diving into its on-screen adaptation. When I read Steinbeck's _East of Eden_ , I read it through the night, called in sick at work and immediately watched the movie, starring James Dean.\n\nThere’s something thrilling about seeing characters you’ve spent hundreds of pages imagining suddenly come to life — the costumes, the settings, the casting choices you either love or passionately debate. Half the fun is comparing notes: what changed, what stayed faithful, and which scenes hit even harder on screen. With that in mind, these upcoming book-to-screen adaptations arriving in 2026 already have our full attention.\n\n* * *\n\n## Here are the book-to-screen adaptations we can’t wait to watch.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _Vladimir_\n\nThis long-awaited Netflix adaptation of the best-selling novel follows a passionate woman (portrayed by Rachel Weisz) who engages in a steamy extra-marital affair with her work colleague (Leo Woodall). It’s the ultimate psychological romance drama, laced with pining, obsession, and brilliant literary references.\n\nAvailable for streaming now, exclusively on Netflix.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _The Shards_\n\nBret Easton Ellis is the king of writing page-turning psychological thrillers, and _The Shards_ is no exception. The satirical author, best known for his novel __American Psycho__ , refuses to hold back with this daring 1980s drama, and guess who’s picking it up for TV? Ryan Murphy. Let’s just hope he gets out of his current television slump (cough, cough, __All’s Fair__).\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _Wuthering Heights_\n\nThe recent adaptation of Wuthering Heights has caused quite a stir amongst movie-goers. While some audiences love the liberties director Emerald Fennell took on Emily Brontë’s classic novel, others believe she owes the 19th-century author an apology. Whether you are pro-the remake or against it, there’s no denying one thing: it’s quite the engaging adaptation.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns_\n\nMost people don’t even realize that __The Devil Wears Prada__ is based on a book! Be sure to check out the novel, called __Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns__ , before the long-awaited sequel film hits theaters this May. And yes, all of your favorite stars are back in the mix, including Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt\n\n.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _The Miniature Wife_\n\nPeacock is adapting a whimsical new series based on the popular short story with the same title. It stars Matthew Macfadyen (__Succession__) and Elizabeth Banks (__The Hunger Games__) as they try to navigate their crumbling marriage. Things only get worse when something goes horribly wrong, causing Banks’ character to shrink to the size of a doll. Forced to live inside a dollhouse, she and her hubby must try to navigate this complex new dynamic, filled with trials and tribulations.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _Séance on a Wet Afternoon_\n\nBased on the best-selling 1960s book, this movie (starring Matthew Macfadyen and Rachel Weisz) follows a financially struggling couple who decide to commit a crime in order to jumpstart their careers. It backfires in a major way, leading to utter chaos and hurdles.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### _Reminders of Him_\n\nWhether you love Colleen Hoover’s novels or can’t stand ‘em, there’s no denying one thing: they get people __talking__. And no, we’re not just talking about the __It Ends With Us__ legal drama. __Reminders of Him__ is the long-awaited romance film, which hits theaters this March.\n\n**Follow us onFacebook for more updates on the film!**\n\n_Brit + Co may at times use affiliate links to promote products sold by others, but always offers genuine editorial recommendations._",
  "title": "7 Highly Anticipated Book-to-Screen Adaptations Arriving in 2026"
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