Netflix Adapts Curtis Sittenfeld's Bestselling Novel Prep

Netflix has officially ordered a television adaptation of Curtis Sittenfeld's bestselling 2005 novel Prep, more than two decades after its initial publication. The coming-of-age story centers on Lee Fiora, a scholarship student navigating the complex social dynamics, wealth disparities, and romance at an elite New England boarding school. Nicole Taylor, the creator behind the successful Netflix adaptation of One Day, will write, showrunner, and executive produce the half-hour drama series alongside producers Will Ferrell and the author herself. Although HBO previously attempted to develop the book into a comedy series in 2016 without success, the project will now join the streaming platform's expanding lineup of young adult dramas. Production is set to begin with the opening of the writers' room in January 2027, though casting and release dates have not yet been announced.

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