If you have binged the BBC adaption of Sally Rooney’s Normal People already, don’t panic - there’s some more of her brilliant work coming your way: a BBC 12-part adaptation of the Irish writer’s first book, Conversations with Friends, is set to hit screens soon.
What is the book about?
The novel, which was first published in 2017, follows Frances and Bobbi - two Dublin college students who like to perform spoken word poetry - and the strange and unexpected connection they forge with married couple, Melissa and Nick. The narrative has been widely revered as a witty exploration of the complexity of modern love.
When will the series air?
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the exact release date is unknown.
Is Normal People a prequel or sequel to Conversations with Friends?
The two books do not overlap, but they do explore similar themes about relationships.
Who is in the cast of Conversations with Friends?
The cast is yet to be announced.
Who will direct the show?
The series will be directed by Irish film-maker Lenny Abrahamson - who co-directed Normal People and earned an Oscar nomination for 2015’s Room (starring Brie Larson) - and produced by Element Pictures for BBC Three.
‘I love Conversations with Friends, its depth, humour and freshness, and it’s an honour to be involved in bringing it to the screen,’ Lenny Abrahamson has said. ‘I’m particularly happy that my connection to Sally and her work is set to continue. Making Normal People has been a singular pleasure and I’m excited to be working with the same brilliant team again on Conversations with Friends.’
‘I am so pleased to be working with the team at Element, Lenny Abrahamson and the BBC to produce an adaptation of Conversations with Friends,’ Sally said, talking about the production. ‘I’m confident we’re going to find fresh and interesting ways of dramatising the novel’s dynamics, and I’m excited to watch the process take shape.’
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