As a long-time movie enthusiast who has witnessed the rise and fall of various genres, I must say that Sony’s move to adapt Jennifer L. Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash series for television is an intriguing development. Having grown up with the magic of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, I can only hope that this new adaptation will live up to its predecessor’s legacy.
As a passionate moviegoer, I’ve been eagerly following the news about Sony’s next venture into fantasy romance television. After wrapping up the beloved ‘Outlander’ series, they seem to have found their new gem in the works of Jennifer L. Armentrout, particularly her ‘From Blood and Ash’ series. This captivating tale, published amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on March 30, 2020, quickly rose to fame among readers. Its sequel, ‘A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire,’ followed in September, with more books joining the series over time – ‘The Crown of Gilded Bones’ in 2021, ‘The War of Two Queens’ in 2022, ‘A Soul of Ash and Blood’ in 2023, and ‘The Primal of Blood and Bone’ set for release in 2025. With six main novels and four books in the spin-off series ‘Flesh and Fire,’ there’s a wealth of material waiting to be brought to life on screen.
According to Deadline, Sony has acquired the rights for the From Blood and Ash book series and is considering producing a TV show version of it. This project aims to adapt the first five books in the series, with potential plans to develop later published books into future seasons. At this point, there’s no news about who will run the show or any specific details regarding the series.
The “From Blood and Ash” series chronicles the journey of Poppy, a woman predestined at birth to bring about a new era for her realm. As she anticipates her Ascension to commune with the gods, she crosses paths with a guard named Hawke, whose eyes glisten gold and is duty-bound to facilitate her Ascension. Poppy finds herself grappling with her destiny, her responsibility to the gods, and her growing affection for Hawke, who is bound by his own sense of duty to a higher cause that surpasses his personal desires. However, Poppy stands not only at the brink of losing her heart and being deemed unfit by the gods, but also her life as her world spirals into chaos.
The New ‘Outlander’ Has a Lot to Live Up To
It seems that Sony is hoping to replicate the acclaim they received with the television adaptation of Outlander, which premiered on Starz in 2014. Based on Diana Gabaldon’s book series, Outlander has been both a critical and popular success, currently airing Season 7 Part 2, with the final season (Season 8) planned. However, even after the conclusion of the main series, Starz is developing a prequel titled Outlander: Blood of My Blood, ensuring the franchise remains vibrant. From Blood and Ash could potentially become Sony Television’s next enduring romance series, as it boasts numerous books and plotlines to adapt.
The purchase of “From Blood and Ash” by Sony comes after the announcement that Netflix secured rights for the fantasy romance series “Quicksilver,” while Amazon Prime Video is developing the popular “Fourth Wing” books into a TV series. Notably, multiple studios are vying to acquire the rights to top-tier fantasy and romance novels that have been garnering popularity among young readers on TikTok, signaling significant market growth in recent years. As debate continues over whether the superhero genre can maintain its relevance or if video game adaptations will be the next big trend, there are hints that a revival of the young adult fantasy romance genre could be imminent.
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2024-12-17 00:01