US EditionNetflix Series to Be Based on Maine Author’s Waterville-Set Novel
- Netflix is working on a crime-thriller series based on Ron Currie’s book about Babs Dionne, a powerful crime figure in Waterville, Maine.
- The project follows the Duffer Brothers gearing up for Stranger Things' conclusion later this year and reflects their next major effort alongside other series in development.
- Babs Dionne, the story's crime matriarch, controls drug flow in Little Canada, faces a missing daughter crisis, and a drug kingpin's investigation intensifies tensions.
- Currie, along with Joshua Mohr, who collaborates with him on writing, will both write and executive produce the series, based on the novel released in March that has received several literary accolades.
- This adaptation signals Netflix's expansion beyond Stranger Things into new original dramas, highlighting Currie's growing influence as his works reach 15 languages internationally.
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Duffer Brothers Developing 'The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne' Series Adaptation at Netflix
“Stranger Things” may be coming to an end, but the Duffer brothers are already preparing for their next project. Matt and Ross Duffer are developing a series adaptation of the novel “The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne” for Netflix, TheWrap has learned. The book’s author Ron Currie as well as his writing partner Joshua Mohr will serve as both writers and executive producers on the series. Hilary Leavitt will also executive produce alongside t…
Duffer Brothers Developing ‘The Savage, Noble Death Of Babs Dionne’ At Netflix With Joshua Mohr & Ron Currie
EXCLUSIVE: As Netflix gears up for the conclusion of its hit series Stranger Things later this year, Matt and Ross Duffer are eyeing their next project. The Duffer Brothers are developing the Ron Currie novel The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne at the streamer, with the author and his writing partner Joshua Mohr set […]
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If there is one thing Netflix has been consistent about, except for delivering authentic, binge-worthy content, then it is turning page-turners into screen hits, rapidly adapting novels across genres to feed viewers’ growing appetite for literary dramas. Whether it was Anthony Doerr's All The Light We Cannot See or Ana Huang's famous Twisted series, the list does not fall short. And now, another celebrated novel is set to make its leap from page…
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