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Netflix orders television adaptation of novel Prep

Outlets agree that Netflix greenlit a series adaptation of the book Prep. They differ on whether it is a half-hour project or involves Gloria Sanchez Productions.

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At a glance

  • Netflix approved a straight-to-series young adult drama based on Curtis Sittenfeld's book Prep.23
  • Nicole Taylor is attached as the showrunner for the television project.13

Netflix has issued a straight-to-series order for a young adult drama adaptation of Curtis Sittenfeld's novel Prep.23

Nicole Taylor is serving as the showrunner and head writer for the streaming series.13

The source material is the author's debut book published in 2005.23

Where sources agree

  • Netflix ordered a Prep series3 of 3
  • Nicole Taylor is involved3 of 3
  • Based on Curtis Sittenfeld book3 of 3

Where sources differ

What additional production details were reported?

Deadline reports the project is a half-hour show from Gloria Sanchez Productions.3

Variety and The Hollywood Reporter do not mention Gloria Sanchez Productions or the half-hour format in their summaries.12

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Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1The Hollywood Reporter‘Prep’ Series Based on Curtis Sittenfeld Bestseller a Go at Netflix ↗
  2. 2VarietyNetflix Orders YA Drama ‘Prep’ Based on Curtis Sittenfeld Novel From Nicole Taylor ↗
  3. 3DeadlineNetflix Orders ‘Prep’ YA Series Based On Book From ‘One Day’ EP Nicole Taylor & Gloria Sanchez Prods. ↗

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