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2019 Book Adaptations I Can’t Wait To Watch

January 9, 2019      Erica Robyn      44 Comments

2019 Book Adaptations I Can’t Wait To Watch

2019 is looking like a very exciting year for book to screen adaptations! There are SO many that are listed as coming out in 2019.

Out of the various lists that I have seen, I am most excited for eight adaptations so far.

Let’s dive in!

2019 Book Adaptations I Can’t Wait To Watch



Pet Sematary



Release Date: April 5, 2019 | Based on: The novel by Stephen King | Genres: Horror, Thriller

Film Synopsis: Louis Creed, his wife Rachel and their two children Gage and Ellie move to a rural home where they are welcomed and enlightened about the eerie ‘Pet Sematary’ located near their home. After the tragedy of their cat being killed by a truck, Louis resorts to burying it in the mysterious pet cemetery, which is definitely not as it seems, as it proves to the Creeds that sometimes, dead is better.

Director: Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer
Starring: John Lithgow, Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz

The Rosie Project



Release Date: May 10, 2019 | Based on: The novel by Graeme Simsion | Genre: Romance

Film Synopsis: TBD
Director: TBD
Starring: TBD

It: Chapter 2



Release Date: September 6, 2019 | Based on: The novel by Stephen King | Genres: Horror, Thriller


Film Synopsis: 27 years later, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back.

Director: Andy Muschietti
Starring: Bill Skarsgård, James McAvoy, Finn Wolfhard, and many others.

Notes: I didn’t love the first chapter of this film, but I am still excited to see the second part.

The Woman in the Window



Release Date: October 4, 2019 | Based on: The novel by A. J. Finn | Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery


Film Synopsis: An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.

Director: Joe Wright
Starring: Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore, Wyatt Russell, Brian Tyree Henry


Notes: I am so excited to see this film! I really enjoyed the book and I can’t wait how they transform it into a film!

NOS4A2



Release Date: 2019 | Based on: The novel by Joe Hill | Genre: Horror

Show Synopsis:
A young Victoria “Vic” McQueen discovers she has the power to unlock portals that help her find lost objects. As she delves further into this hidden universe, she encounters many other “inscape travelers” – some benevolent, and some who have been corrupted by their power. When Vic encounters Charlie Manx, an immortal who stays that way by feeding off of the souls of children, she makes a sworn enemy of Manx.

Director: Kari Skogland
Starring: Zachary Quinto and Ashleigh Cummings

Notes: I am SO excited for this one! This is definitely my most anticipated adaptation of 2019.

The Umbrella Academy



Release Date: TBD 2019 | Based on: The graphic novel by Gerard Way | Genres: Action, Fantasy

Show Synopsis: A disbanded group of superheroes reunite after their adoptive father, who trained them to save the world, dies.

Directors: Andrew Bernstein, Peter Hoar, Ellen Kuras, Stephen Surjik, Jeremy Webb
Starring: Ellen Page, Mary J. Blige, Tom Hopper, Robert Sheehan, Emmy Raver-Lampman, David Castañeda, Aidan Gallagher, Cameron Britton, and more

Notes: I didn’t love this graphic novel, but I am still excited to see how the show turns out!

Killers of the Flower Moon



Release Date: TBD 2019 | Based on: The novel by | Genres: Action, Fantasy

Show Synopsis: Members of the Osage tribe in the United States are murdered under mysterious circumstances in the 1920s sparking a major F.B.I. investigation involving J. Edgar Hoover.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio

Notes: I haven’t yet read this one, but I am hoping to in 2019! Hopefully I can get to it before the film comes out!

All the Bright Places



Release Date: TBD 2019 | Based on: The novel by Jennifer Niven | Genres: Drama, Romance

Film Synopsis: The story of Violet and Theodore, who meet and change each other’s lives forever. As they struggle with the emotional and physical scars of their past, they discover that even the smallest places and moments can mean something.

Director: Brett Haley
Starring: Justice Smith and Dakota Fanning


Notes: I thought that this was a great read, but also a very sad story about mental illness and the struggle that comes along with it. I know this one will make me cry, but I cannot wait to watch.

Thanks for reading!
What book adaptations are you most looking forward to in 2019?

Reader Interactions

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  1. Deanna Reads Books says

    January 9, 2019 at 12:18 pm

    I can't wait for NOS4A2 adaptation either!
    Deanna Reads Books

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 9, 2019 at 5:12 pm

      😀

      Reply
  2. Angela Lawrence says

    January 9, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    I read The Rosie Project recently and really enjoyed it, I didn't know it was becoming a movie!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 9, 2019 at 5:12 pm

      It's such a great story!!

      Reply
  3. Shooting Stars Mag says

    January 9, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    I didn't know a couple of these were becoming movies. LOL I still need to read NOS4A2 but the show just means it WILL happen. I'm curious about The Umbrella Academy, though I've never read the graphic novels. I do want to see It: Chapter Two. I actually really liked the first one.

    -Lauren
    http://www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 9, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Some of them don't have dates yet… so I wonder if they will be bumped to 2020. We'll see! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jen_bookworm says

    January 9, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    More Stephen King adaptions! I did enjoy Pet Cemetary but I'm hit and miss with Stephen King. Just started reading Joe Hill, enjoyed Heart Shaped Box. I can never decide whether or not to read the book first or watch the film. I've started watching tv first as you either spoil the book or the show. But the books in question: Poldark and Game of thrones, I watch the show first as you really can't spoil the book. There's so much to enjoy and things are different. I was just thinking I'd like to read The Roise Project and then seen this post 🙂 Definitely have to now. So many books….

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 9, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      I'm hit or miss with Mr King as well, but I LOVE Joe Hill! I've adored each of his works that I have read so far 🙂 I struggle with reading first vs. watching as well. I've held off reading the latest Walking Dead comics and completely avoided the Game Of Thrones books, as I wanted to watch the show first. For longer books and series, I do really enjoy watching the show or films first and then diving into the book to really learn more about the story that the adaptation couldn't capture. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Barb says

    January 9, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    Wow, those are some awesome adaptations and a few I didn't know about. I am dying for NOS4A2 and think the casting is spot on. Even though I haven't read it, I think Amy Adams is also a good pick for The Woman in the Window. I've heard enough about that book that she is kind of what I imagine. Plus, I like her acting. Seems like Pet Sematary seems kind of different than the original and yes, get on it already with the IT sequel – it's been too long!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 9, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      I'm dying for NOS4A2 as well!! I cannot wait to see more photos from the set!

      Reply
  6. Steph Turner says

    January 9, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    My husband is excited for both It part 2 and Pet Sematary, I will probably go with him but they are not my cup of tea. This is a great list though! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 9, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks for checking it out! <3

      Reply
  7. Paige says

    January 9, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    I'm also super excited to see If Beale Street Could Talk. And I'm late on this one, but I want to see THUG this year too!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 10, 2019 at 12:28 am

      Ooh! I'll have to check those out!

      Reply
  8. Unknown says

    January 9, 2019 at 7:29 pm

    I'm excited for The Rosie Project! I finished that one late last year and look forward to see the film version 🙂

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 10, 2019 at 12:28 am

      I can't wait to learn more about the casting!

      Reply
  9. Amy says

    January 9, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    I'm excited to see The Woman In the Window because of Amy Adams! She'll be amazing!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 10, 2019 at 12:28 am

      😀

      Reply
  10. Lisa @ lilistarreads says

    January 9, 2019 at 9:37 pm

    I really want to see Pet cemetery and It! I have the Joe Hill book out from the library waiting for me to read ^^

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 10, 2019 at 12:27 am

      Wahoo! Enjoy!!

      Reply
  11. Amber Elise says

    January 9, 2019 at 10:47 pm

    From this list I think I'd be most interested in The Woman in the Window. I'll try to read it before it comes out!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 10, 2019 at 12:27 am

      Enjoy!!

      Reply
  12. BiblioSanctum says

    January 10, 2019 at 4:08 am

    Any kind of adaptation of something by Stephen King, I'm in! Of course, it's always hit or miss how it goes, but they're working with great source material, so I'm always optimistic 🙂

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 10, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      Right?! Same here haha

      Reply
  13. chucklesthescot says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:41 am

    I don't have plans to watch any of these but I do have a pile of adaptations to catch up with ie Ready Player One, The Maze Runner, Divergent, Vampire Academy, Bigfoot Wars and so on. Gah, busy year ahead!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 10, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      Oooh! Enjoy!! I really loved Ready Player One!

      Reply
  14. Tanya Atkinson says

    January 10, 2019 at 10:57 am

    Wow, I hadn't heard they were remaking Pet Semetary again. I'll be interested to see where they go with that one. The original movie was just okay.

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 10, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      😀

      Reply
  15. Michelle says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    Pet Sematary is a no for me– too scary!! I am kind of bummed to see that they didn't get a woman to direct it since the director of the original movie, Mary Lambert, was pretty groundbreaking bc women don't direct horror very often.

    Anyway, The Woman in the Window has me written all over it. I love twisty thriller movies!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 12, 2019 at 2:13 am

      I've never read it, so I'm super anxious to see what I think of the film 🙂 I hope you enjoy Woman in the Window!

      Reply
  16. Lynn says

    January 12, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    Great list! I didn't know some of these were getting an adaptations! I really want to read Killers of the Flower Moon and that adapation sounds awesome!

    Have a wonderful week!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 12, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      😀 I have that book on my soon to read pile! Have a great week as well!

      Reply
  17. Heather Cilley says

    January 12, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    I cannot WAIT for NOS4A2!!! 😀

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 13, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      EEK!! Right?!

      Reply
  18. Dinh G says

    January 12, 2019 at 10:59 pm

    I can't wait to watch The Woman in the Window. I really enjoyed the book and want to see how it compares.

    Dinh@Arlene's Book Club

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 13, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      Same here! I think that story was just screaming for an adaptation, so I'm wicked excited!

      Reply
  19. Lauren Stoolfire says

    January 12, 2019 at 11:16 pm

    I didn't realize The Umbrella Academy was based on something – the trailer looks great!

    I'm really nervous about both Artemis Fowl and Chaos Walking, but I'm so excited to see how they'll turn out! I'm also dying for Good Omens as well! 🙂

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 13, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      😀

      Reply
  20. Suzanne at The Bookish Libra says

    January 13, 2019 at 12:01 am

    Great list! I'm excited for The Woman in the Window and All the Bright Places too.

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 13, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      😀

      Reply
  21. Olivia-Savannah says

    January 16, 2019 at 9:56 am

    I am really looking forward to All the Bright Places as well! I didn't realise the Rosie Project was going to get an adaption and I cannot wait to see it adapted as well DD: I need to read The Woman in the Window so I can watch the adaption.

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 16, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      So many awesome adaptations! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Nikki Saturday Nite Reader says

    January 28, 2019 at 12:38 am

    I need to read The Rosie Project stat now!

    Reply
    • Erica Metcalf says

      January 28, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      Enjoy!! It's SO good!!

      Reply

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