The last few months have been something of a whirlwind for novelist Rumaan Alam with hisupcoming third novelLeave the World Behindgarnering critical praise and award attention, as well as already securing a Hollywood adaptation.
Prior to its Oct. 6 publication date, the book has been longlisted for the National Book Awards, been dubbed as one of the most anticipated books of the fall season and secured a buzzworthy Netflix adaptation with some big stars behind it.
Sam Esmail, the creator of Mr. Robot and Homecoming, is set to write and direct the adaptation. Meanwhile, Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington are attached to star, reuniting for the first time since 1993’s The Pelican Brief.
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