By Andreas Wiseman International Editor Netflix and Italian outfit Fandango are joining forces to develop a series based on The Lying Life Of Adults, the latest novel by Italian novelist Elena Ferrante.
The novel charts a Neapolitan woman’s transition from childhood to adolescence in the 90s. Released in Italy last November, the book will launch globally on September 1, 2020.
Ferrante is best known for her Neapolitan Quartet of novels including My Brilliant Friend, which was adapted by HBO and Fandango into a series.
Her books have been translated into 45 languages. Felipe Tewes, Director of Local Language Original Series at Netflix said, “We are incredibly honoured to be entrusted to develop a series based on The Lying Life of Adults.
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