Followers of Emily Henry have a lot to sit up for: not one, not two, however 5 of the bestselling writer’s novels are being tailored for movie and tv.
The primary adaptation introduced was Folks We Meet on Trip, picked up by 3000 Photos in 2022. Henry confirmed the information on Instagram with a easy caption: “how’s everybody’s Tuesday.” Earlier than the film even hit manufacturing, three extra of her novels have been snapped up for movie variations, whereas one was slated to grow to be a Netflix collection. In 2023, she shared her gratitude on social media:
“Feeling grateful for my stunning life. Feeling heat and fuzzy about my readers and their humorous feedback and heartfelt messages and cute movies and thought frightening evaluations. It’s so scary and unusual to be seen, however it’s also so particular, this bizarre and delightful factor we have now occurring right here.”
Right here’s what followers can count on from the upcoming variations:
‘Folks We Meet on Trip’
The Netflix adaptation of Folks We Meet on Trip, directed by Brett Haley from Yulin Kuang’s screenplay, is ready to launch on January 9, 2026. The movie follows polar opposites Alex and Poppy, who attempt to revive their annual trip with one final journey collectively. Tom Blyth and Emily Bader star as Alex and Poppy.
In a behind-the-scenes video shared by Netflix on X, Henry instructed the actors she was nervous concerning the casting course of:
“I simply actually couldn’t really feel any extra assured that my readers after which so many extra individuals who don’t even know concerning the guide are going to utterly, utterly fall in love with Poppy and Alex, with you guys taking part in them.”
The ensemble forged additionally contains Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount, Lukas Gage and Molly Shannon.
‘E book Lovers’
Henry’s 2022 novel E book Lovers was picked up by Tango in March 2023. The story follows literary agent Nora, who repeatedly runs into brooding guide editor Charlie whereas spending a vacation along with her sister in a small city. Screenwriter Sarah Heyward (Women) will pen the variation. Henry described the mission as:
“Humorous, cozy, shifting, and messy,” including that she “can’t wait” for it to come back to life.
‘Seaside Learn’
Seaside Learn is being tailored by twentieth Century Studios, with Yulin Kuang writing and directing. The novel tells the story of authors January Andrews and Augustus Everett, who grow to be neighbors whereas on remoted writing retreats and conform to swap genres to beat author’s block. Followers have pushed for Paul Mescal within the forged, although Kuang stated they’re “not having these conversations” but.
‘Joyful Place’
Henry’s 2023 novel Joyful Place is changing into a Netflix collection through Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions. The story follows former couple Harriet and Wyn, who faux to be collectively for a remaining summer time with buddies at a Maine seashore home. Bridgerton producer Leila Cohan will function showrunner, although casting has but to be introduced.
‘Humorous Story’
Henry introduced she is adapting her 2024 novel Humorous Story right into a screenplay for Lyrical Media and Ryder Image Firm. The story follows youngsters’s librarian Daphne, whose fiancé dumps her for his childhood finest buddy. She strikes in with Petra’s ex-boyfriend, Miles, and collectively they concoct a faux courting scheme to make their exes jealous.
