James Wan is set to produce a series adaptation of Catherine Ryan Howardit’s the novel 56 days for PrimeVideo. The series adaptation is titled Obsession, and the project is set at Atomic Monster and Amazon MGM Studios. Prime Video has officially given a series order.
The series is said to be “a mix between a detective story and an erotic and psychological thriller”. It follows “Oliver and Ciara, who, after meeting by chance in a supermarket, fall quickly and dangerously in love. Fifty-six days later, homicide detectives arrive at Oliver’s apartment and find an unidentified, brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed body. Did he kill her? Did you kill him?”
It explains that the series “weaves between an intense day of the present investigation and the twisted trajectory of the young lovers’ relationship in the past.”
Lisa Zwerling (La Torre, ER) AND Karyn Usher (The Tower, Escape) will write and executive produce the project.
Wan said in a statement: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Karyn and Lisa on this propulsive and sexy thriller based on Catherine’s gripping novel. Their vision for the series brings a new interpretation for contemporary audiences, while remaining true to the genre.”
This looks like it’s going to be a great and interesting series! I can’t wait to watch it.
Source: deadline
by Joey Paur
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